IllustrationINTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FLASHES FAST OR DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. *AK
1994 Cadillac Deville
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Deville years
Owner complaints for the 1994 Cadillac Deville are substantially higher than the model-year median of 44.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 13 of 127 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports8 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
127 reportsA ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
BRAKE FAILURE. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AT INTERSECTION.
ENGINE MOUNT PROBLEMS
FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED TWICE, CAUSING THER WIRES TO BURN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
VEHICLE'S SHOULDER HARNESS ALLOWS THE PASSENGER TO MAKE THE SHOULDER HARNESS LOOSE AGAINST THE BODY INSTEAD OF FIRM, RESULTING IN THE PERSON BEING THROWN ABOUT ON SERIOUS IMPACT IN THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND RESULTED IN TWO INJURIES WHICH INCLUDED CRACKED RIBS AND …
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VEHICLE'S SHOULDER HARNESS ALLOWS THE PASSENGER TO MAKE THE SHOULDER HARNESS LOOSE AGAINST THE BODY INSTEAD OF FIRM, RESULTING IN THE PERSON BEING THROWN ABOUT ON SERIOUS IMPACT IN THE VEHICLE. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND RESULTED IN TWO INJURIES WHICH INCLUDED CRACKED RIBS AND PELVIC, AND POSSIBLY CRACK IN THE HIP REPLACEMENT JOINT. DEALER IS COULVIA CADILLAC 1200 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, 602-945-1200. *AK
CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE ON APRIL 29 1997, USED. NOW EXPERIENCES MECHANICAL SHUTDOWN DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS. THE DEALERSHIP BAYVIEW CADILLAC, FT. LAUTERDALE--954-563-6331 REPLACED THE IDLER ARM AND RESET THE IDLE TO SOLVE PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, CONSUMER CONTACTED BLAKE BUICK. CADILLAC--305-247-2121, DEALER WAS TOLD BY D…
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CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE ON APRIL 29 1997, USED. NOW EXPERIENCES MECHANICAL SHUTDOWN DUE TO UNKNOWN REASONS. THE DEALERSHIP BAYVIEW CADILLAC, FT. LAUTERDALE--954-563-6331 REPLACED THE IDLER ARM AND RESET THE IDLE TO SOLVE PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, CONSUMER CONTACTED BLAKE BUICK. CADILLAC--305-247-2121, DEALER WAS TOLD BY DETROIT TO REPLACE 2 CRANK SENSOR AND A #4 SPARK PLUG (MIKE BOYCO) THEN LATER WAS TOLD TO REPLACE AN ELECTRICAL WIRING. FILE NUMBER WITH DETROIT #980025245.
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
4PE98005 · Erratic Turn Signal Operation
Opened Feb 6, 1998 · Closed Aug 27, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
No summary supplied.
EA95025 · Dash Trim Separation
Opened Aug 31, 1995 · Closed Sep 30, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
PE95025 · Dash Trim Piece Separation
Opened May 1, 1995 · Closed Aug 31, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Unknown Or Other
There is no summary currently available
SQ94016 · Brake Light Switch
Opened Feb 7, 1994 · Closed Mar 21, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
There is no summary currently available