Cadillac Brougham 1989

Model Brougham made in 1989 by Cadillac got 10 consumer complains as well as 7 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 5.0l engine.

Model 1989

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/24/1919/30/23Regular$ 7506880819

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
90V133000LIMOUSINE WERKS, INC.from 01/01/1989 to 05/01/1990V (Vehicle)15812/05/1990OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/27/199007/31/1990571110
Defect SummaryTire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information.
Consequence SummaryLimousines would not comply with fmvss 110 and consumermight unknowingly overload the vehicle because of placard misinformation.
Corrective SummaryInstall revised tire placards.
NotesSystem: tire placard; fmvss 110.vehicle description: stretch limousines.
90V134000LIMOUSINE WERKS, INC.from 06/01/1989 to 05/01/1990V (Vehicle)15812/05/1990OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/27/199007/31/1990567
Defect SummaryGross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels.
Consequence SummaryVehicles would not comply with 49 cfr part 567.
Corrective SummaryInstall revised certification labels.
NotesSystem: alterers certification label; 49 cfr part 567.vehicle description: stretch limousines.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
91V011000MOLONEY COACH BUILDERSfrom 09/01/1986 to 12/01/1990V (Vehicle)24401/14/1991OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/11/199102/04/1991571105
Defect SummaryLimousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105.
Consequence SummaryIncreased stopping distance could result in an accident;vehicles do not comply with fmvss 105.
Corrective SummaryReplace original rear wheel brake cylinder with a larger cylinder.
NotesSystem: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: 60 inch added stretch limousines.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
91V096000ULTRA LIMOUSINESfrom 01/01/1987 to 12/01/1990V (Vehicle)28OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/14/199106/27/1991571105
Defect SummaryRear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Consequence SummaryStopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Corrective SummaryReplace original 1 rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16 cylinder.
NotesSystem: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: limousine conversions.
92V152000NATIONAL COACH ENGINEERINfrom 09/01/1986 to 10/01/1989V (Vehicle)16703/19/1993OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/20/199210/30/1992571105
Defect SummaryThe increased weight of the stretch conversion limousines requires larger diameter rear wheel brake cylinders than those installed in the factory.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicles do not meet the stopping distancerequirements of fmvss 105, hydraulic brake systems.
Corrective SummaryReplace the existing rear wheel brake cylinders with larger diameter brake cylinders.
NotesSystem: brakes; rear brake cylinders; fmvss 105.vehicle description: stretch limousine conversions.
91V100000DABRYAN COACH BUILDERSfrom 09/01/1987 to 02/01/1991V (Vehicle)6109/17/1991OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/14/199106/27/1991571105
Defect Summary
Consequence SummaryStopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Corrective SummaryReplace original 1 rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16 cylinder.
NotesSystem: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow forproper braking.
91V101000ALLEN COACHWORKSfrom 10/01/1986 to 02/01/1991V (Vehicle)205OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/14/199106/27/1991571105
Defect Summary
Consequence SummaryStopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
Corrective SummaryReplace original 1 rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16 cylinder.
NotesSystem: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow forproper braking.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
08/04/19934
 Alternator replaced.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
11/30/19941
 A/c compressor failed.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
102/01/1991
 Dashboard lighting is inadequate causing poor visibility.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
08/12/19932
 Wheel bearings failed, causing premature wear on tires.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
11/30/19941
 Seat belt failure. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
05/29/19939
 Noisy brakes. *skd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
10/13/19933
 Brake shoes rub against rotor.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
11/30/19941
 Power steering hose failed.
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
02/20/19890
 Right exterior mirror pops out of position. *skd
WHEELS
 The right rear wheel is cracking, cause uknown. please provide details. *ak