Cadillac Fleetwood 1985
Model Fleetwood made in 1985 by Cadillac got 17 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: steering, vehicle speed control and visibility. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.1l, 5.7l and 4.3l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.1L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 6 | 840820 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/36/26 | D | $ 783 | 6 | 84 813 |
| ( 4.1L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 6 | 84 8 1 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/32/26 | 25/41/30 | D | $ 693 | 6 | 84 8 1 |
| ( 4.1L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 6 | 840820 |
| ( 4.1L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 6 | 84 8 1 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/32/25 | 24/41/30 | D | $ 720 | 6 | 84 8 1 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V093000 | EMPIRE COACH COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 544 | 06/04/1991 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/09/1990 | 05/29/1990 | 567 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles do not comply with part 567. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Add compliance label. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: compliance label; part 567.vehicle description:limousines manufactured bycoach limousines. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V050000 | ROYALE LIMOUSINE MFRS. | V (Vehicle) | 223 | 02/22/1991 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1990 | 03/15/1990 | 571 | 209 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with fmvss 209 and 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install safety belts for rear facing seats. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear safety belts.vehicle description: limousine conversions equipped with rear facing seats. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE87038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/09/1987 | 01/28/1988 | HYDROBOOST FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/28/1988 | 10/31/1990 | HYDRO BOOST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA88031 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/22/1988 | 10/23/1989 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA86025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1986 | 03/02/1988 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/09/1989 | 9 | ||
| Alternator replaced. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 10/09/1989 | 9 | ||
| Battery failed, preventing vehicle from starting. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 11/16/1994 | 6 | ||
| Battery cables cleaned/tightened. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 09/17/1987 | ||
| While vehicle was in reverse gear ,with no acceleration, vehicle shot backwards and caused accident. | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Engine replaced due to noise and constant overheating. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 02/06/1996 | 6 | ||
| Air conditioner evaporator leaked/replaced. *sd | |||
| 08/18/1986 | 8 | ||
| Air conditioner runs hot. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/20/1987 | 3 | 10/26/1984 | |
| Transmission failed, causing vehicle vibration. | |||
| 01/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Transmission replaced due to noise/slipping. *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 10/26/1984 | 1 | 10/26/1984 | |
| Driveshaft bent. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Abs brakes locks up. *sd | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 01/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Steering wheel/column locks up. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Electronic leveling gear problems. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 01/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Throttle pedal locks up. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 10/06/1986 | 6 | ||
| Windshield washer failed. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/31/1998 | 1 | ||
| Wheel fell off of vehicle causing damage to vehicle. (ohio state police report). | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Left front wheel makes noise. | |||