Cadillac Deville 1982

Model Deville made in 1982 by Cadillac got 12 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages and other. The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Deville year 1982

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1982

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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
82V012000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1981 to 11/01/1981	V (Vehicle)	79686	02/18/1982	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	01/03/1982	02/08/1982
Defect Summary	Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. the throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.7 v8 engines.system: fuel; throttle valve.consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and avehicle accident.note: if throttle sticking occurs before the vehicle has received the necessarymodifications, the driver should shift the transmission to neutral, apply theservice brakes to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, the ignition should beturned off and the nearest dealership should be called for assistance.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
93E019000	PUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC.		E (Equipment)	10000	05/27/1993	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	06/04/1993	08/20/1993
Defect Summary	The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. the incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.
Consequence Summary	Replace the filters with the correct filters.
Corrective Summary	The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Notes	System: fuel; filter.equipment description: fuel filters, part nos. f33141 and gf3141.note: if you have problems exchanging your defective fuel filter, please callpurolater customer service at 1-800-526-3659. also contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
STRUCTURE
EA86003	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/28/1985	02/18/1988	SIDE DOOR FIRES	87V167000
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
08/25/1995		5
	Headlights stay on high beams.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
08/25/1995		5
	Right rear door lock failed. *skd
OTHER
08/25/1995		5
	Engine light comes on.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/25/1995		5
	Transmission slips.
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
08/25/1995		5
	Driver's/passenger's power seats failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/20/1998
	The driver put the vehicle in reverse and stepped on accelerator and car sped up and went out of control. braking would not stop vehicle.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
08/25/1995		5
	Power steering problems, causing vehicle to turn hard to left or right.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
08/25/1995		5
	Automatic door locks failed.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
05/10/1996		0
	Sudden acceleration/loss of control. *sd
08/25/1995		5
	Cruise control failed.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
08/20/1998
	The driver put the vehicle in reverse and stepped on accelerator and car sped up and went out of control. braking would not stop vehicle.
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
08/25/1995		5
	Right front power window failed to go up, also window caught fire.