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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V199000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1990 to 07/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 403273 | 11/28/1994 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/13/1994 | 10/28/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The upper transaxle oil cooler hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the transaxle end of the line assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of separation of the coupling, an oil leak can occur which, when exposed to an ignition source, could result in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new upper transaxle oil cooler line to the transaxle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: powertrain; axle assembly.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact the cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 3179 | 3179A | 10010847 | Service engine soon light on and chuggle or surge. diagnostic trouble code p0741 or diagnostic trouble code 39 (tcc stuck off). *tt | 12/14/2004 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 577106A | 12/01/1996 | 57-71-06 | 50571 | Cold start rattle noise. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
| 577106 | 02/01/1995 | 39308 | Cold start rattle noise. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 577106A | 02/01/1997 | 57-71-06 | 51497 | Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw | 06/27/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/28/2000 | 2 | ||
| Transmission does not shift into gear. dealer will inspect vehicle.*ak ignition coil failed and was replaced. the fuel injection system computer failed and was replaced. the miliage on odometer had been altered by the salesman. *yh | |||
| 04/06/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Transmission perfoms poorly when in overdrive. | |||
| 07/26/1996 | 1 | 09/18/1994 | |
| Transmission makes noise when put in reverse gear. | |||
| 05/23/1996 | 4 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Transmission failed four times. | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Engine caught on fire, due to problem with the transmission coolant line, prior to recall. *sd | |||
| 04/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Upon releasing foot from accelerator then depressing pedal again, vehicle gives rough/harsh bump when attempting to increase speed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 07/15/1998 | 05/20/1997 | ||
| Transaxle oil cooler coupling broke/failed, causing an engine compartment fire. vehicle was a total loss. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 85000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 cadillac deville. the vehicle has been burning and leaking a large amount of oil. the contact always noticed oil spots on the ground after the vehicle was parked. if the vehicle is driven for a while, smoke will appear from the bottom of the vehicle, rather than the hood. the failure has also caused the air conditioner to stop working. a warning indicator illuminated and read, stop.turn off engine. a mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the oil was coming from a line underneath the vehicle from an unspecified hose. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 94v199000 (power train:axle assembly), although the failures were identical. the failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 91,000. | |||
| 01/22/2007 | 1000 | 1 | 07/10/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 cadillac deville. occasionally, the contact smelled a strange odor and the vehicle began smoking and leaking transaxle fluid from the cooling line. he stated that he normally drives 1 or 2 miles, but after driving 60 miles between 55-60 mph, the smell, smoking, and leaking worsened. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 94v199000 (power train:axle assembly). the current mileage was 110,000 and failure mileage was 1,000. | |||
| 04/18/2006 | 129000 | 1 | |
| Consumer complaint regarding 1993 cadillac deville which was repaired with 9 defective brake part by mechanic. *kb after brake repair were made the consumer's vehicle shook severely. the vehicle was taken to cadillac and it was determined that midas used defective parts. the consumer claims the midas buys foreign parts that are defective and not test or approved by an outside source. the consumer had the defective brake parts in his possession. r/f inner joint axle bent. the dealer replaced the right front axle assembly. the engine mounts broke. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Requested information regarding a recall on 1993 cadillac deville. *ph the consumer visited the progressive insurance official web site and found information regarding a recall on his vehicle: recall notice 94v199000, axle assembly. the consumer is requesting any information regarding this recall including the date and gm recall number. *mr *nm | |||
| 05/14/2003 | |||
| While driving , the vehicle began to smoke, the consumer pulled over and discovered oil was leaking from the engine block and the trans axle coolant hose was also leaking. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who refused to repair it, the dealer stated there were too many leaks in too many places. the consumer repaired the problems himself. the consumer stated the manufacturer should have taken responsibility for the repairs since there was a recall regarding the same year, make and model. *jb | |||
| 01/27/1995 | |||
| Recall related 94v199000, engine compartment fire under the hood, never received the notification letter. tt | |||
| Took vehicle in by appointment for service of a recall and dealer didn't have the parts. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 09/18/1995 | 9 | ||
| Upper transaxle cooler hose failed, resulting in a fire prior to recall (94v-199). *ak | |||
| 02/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Recall repairs on transaxle oil cooler hose refused by dealer (94v-199). * | |||
| 04/12/1994 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle fire prior to recall. (94v199) | |||
| 03/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle caught fire prior to recall (94v-199). *skd | |||
| 08/17/1994 | 7 | ||
| Vehicle fire prior to recall. (94v-199) *aw | |||