Cadillac Deville 1972
Model Deville made in 1972 by Cadillac got 2 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There were some recalls concerningpower train and steering.
Model 1972
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 72V224000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1972 to 07/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 37500 | 09/15/1972 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/11/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Cadillac campaign no 72-c-2.possibility that left rear axle shaft may be afraction too long.if shaft is too long, could create interference atdifferential cross shaft.such interference creates excessive axial loads onrear wheel bearing, resulting in premature bearing wear.(correct byinspecting and replacing axle where necessary.) | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 73V226000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1970 to 07/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 388877 | 12/10/1973 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/23/1973 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Commercial chassis except el dorados.possibility due to lack of lubricant inthe steering linkage idler assembly combined with exposure to road splashcontaining deicing salts and close shaft to bushing clearance may result in acorroding and binding condition.if this occurs, it could allow the idlerattachment to break away from the frame and impair steering control.(correctby inspecting and install grease fitting andnew idler arm support wherenecessary). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/31/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle slipped out of park while on mechanic's lift. (investigator for attorney for client) (other vehicle on 476384) *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle slipped out of park. | |||