Cadillac Brougham 1990

Model Brougham made in 1990 by Cadillac got 13 consumer complains as well as 9 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningequipment and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 2 modeles with engines 5.0l and 5.7l.

Model 1990

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/24/2019/31/23Regular$ 7886890831
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/21/1716/27/19Regular$ 9266890614

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
91V099000FEDERAL COACH, LLCfrom 10/01/1989 to 11/01/1990V (Vehicle)9101/13/1992OVSCGENERAL 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.
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.
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.
91V092000EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERSfrom 05/01/1990 to 02/01/1991V (Vehicle)1408/06/1991OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/10/199106/26/1991571105
Defect SummaryRear wheel brake cylinders too small to allow for proper braking.
Consequence SummaryStopping distance requirements of fmvss 571 are not metwith power assist braking 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.
91V093000ROYALE LIMOUSINE MFRS.from 10/01/1988 to 10/01/1990V (Vehicle)1409/23/1991OVSCGENERAL 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 assist braking units inoperative.
Corrective SummaryReplace original 1 rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16 cylinder.
NotesSystem: hydraulic brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: limousine conversions.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
 Was burning oil every 200 miles, took into dealer who said engine needed to be replaced. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
201/08/1992
 Turn signals experience intermittent failure.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
 Emergency parking brake does have malfunction, cannot hold vehicle in place. tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
112/23/1995
 Transmission defective.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
11/05/1990110/01/1995
 During brake application noted hesitation before computer engages causing vehicle to float. tt upon impact the shoulder straps snapped causing conusmer to suffer injuries.*jb
08/04/1995
 Seat belts did not work when customer was in accident. tt
03/16/19951
 Both sholdrer/lap belts are fastened to same tongue; one can get into/out of vehicle when door is open/opened, in an accident, one could be ejectedfrom car. *a
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
03/16/19951
 The front seat head restraint not high enough. tt
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
09/18/1995212/17/1992
 Electrical system fire, power seat switch caught fire on two occassions. tt *slc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
11/05/1990110/01/1995
 During brake application noted hesitation before computer engages causing vehicle to float. tt upon impact the shoulder straps snapped causing conusmer to suffer injuries.*jb
06/27/19951
 Abs: brakes locked up, caused an accident, hit guardrail during rainy weather. tt *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
10/03/19943
 Power door lock assemblies failed, causing doors to stick in locked position/unable to exit vehicle. *skd
TIRES
 Inner rim which is bolted onto the vehicle has separated from the outer rim which is mounted to the tire. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak