Cadillac Fleetwood 1989
Model Fleetwood made in 1989 by Cadillac got 17 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 4.5l engine.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.5L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/25/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 6 | 880902 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Air will blow, constantly changing vents by itself, the panel lights flash, and the climate system can't be controlled, possibly an electrical problem. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/06/1996 | 5 | ||
| While drving at night would notice the panel lights kept getting dimmer. had called & spoke to service manager & was informed to bring vehicle in to check it over. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/27/1999 | |||
| While traveling in the vehicle 55 mph the engine idles without indications to 85 mph. consumer had to turn vehicle off to gain control. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/17/1992 | |||
| Gas tank split in the seam at the right tank on the original and replacement, resulting in gas leak. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/1992 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1989 | ||
| Anti-lock brake system failed, vehicle will not stop when the brakes applied at any speed over 40 mph. *yc | |||
| 12/29/1995 | 2 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed, pedal goes to the floor with no brake control. | |||
| 03/28/1995 | |||
| Abs pump motor had to be replaced. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/27/1994 | 7 | ||
| Brake system failure, defective rotors, equipped with abs brakes. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 06/04/1996 | |||
| Power assist booster of the brake has failed at different times while driving on the highway.please describe details. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/07/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1989 | |
| Consumer was traveling about 35mph and she lost control of the vehicle because power steering was gone. also, underneath the column frame fell apart, it was holding on by a few bolts. *ak *ml | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 05/07/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1989 | |
| Consumer was traveling about 35mph and she lost control of the vehicle because power steering was gone. also, underneath the column frame fell apart, it was holding on by a few bolts. *ak *ml | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/13/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I reported and sent the failed tire (6/13 incident) to firestone. at their insistence and promise to reimburse me for replacement tires, i bought 3 new tires. firestone's reply denies that tread separation is manufacturer's fault and refuses to reimburse me for cost of new tires or repair to vehicle.*ak (dot number: vdm0a1b206 tiresize: p205/70r15) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/27/1995 | |||
| Throttle stuck and hit three other cars. tt | |||
| 01/01/1990 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated twice at start up, once resulting in an accident/injury. *aw | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 06/08/1999 | |||
| While traveling at40-45 mph accelerator suddenly got stuck in open position, causing the vehicle to keep accelerating. to stop vehicle was placed in neutral and the key was turned off. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 02/27/1999 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, vehicle accelerated from, 45 to 75 mph due to faulty idle motor/replaced. | |||