Cadillac Fleetwood 1990
Model Fleetwood made in 1990 by Cadillac got 22 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 4.5l engine.
Model 1990
| 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 | 16/25/19 | 18/32/22 | Premium | $ 947 | 6 | 891214 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE91029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/07/1991 | 04/16/1991 | THROTTLE LINKAGE INTERFER | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/11/1997 | |||
| 'electrical smell entered passenger's comparment and smoke illuminated from the steering column. dealerships findings : electrical wiring switch. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/15/1994 | |||
| Can not see the reading on the dash board when headlights are used in day light. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 5 | |||
| The vehicle stalls when exiting from the highway consumer has had the fuel pressure checked and fuel rail changed but problem still exist. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 5 | |||
| Fuel tank leaked when full. nlm | |||
| 08/05/1996 | 1 | ||
| Gas tank leak. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 1 | |||
| 1990 fleetwood had an error in the fuel system.*mr the fuel tube mounted from the body to fuel pressure regulator, at the fuel pressure regulator there was suppose to be security connection between the fuel tube and the pressure regulator, the connection did not tightened properly, it connected, but did not secure the tube to the regulator. * ph *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/07/1998 | 4 | 06/12/1991 | |
| Abs brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 1 | 10/27/2000 | |
| While driving 35 mph consumer applied brakes and brakes failed, abs light had come on. dealer replaced 1 module, accumulator and pump.*ak *slc | |||
| When brakes were applied under normal braking, pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a minor collision. brake light was on prior to the incident. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| While starting the vehicle the abs brake lights would not go out, the vehicle did not have braking power. this problem has continued. please provid further details. *ak | |||
| 03/21/1998 | 2 | ||
| Going 60mph, when started to slow down. applied brakes & nothing happened. had no brakes. was exiting when brakes failed. had taken vehicle to dealer & the mechanic had to replace the abs brake pump & motor. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1991 | 2 | 02/02/1991 | |
| When driving at different speeds goes to apply brakes, feels as though brakes will not stop in case of an emergency braking situation. this is a intermittent problem which can result in an accident. *ak *slc | |||
| 06/19/1997 | 10/19/1994 | ||
| Complete abs brake failure. *ak | |||
| 08/09/1997 | 3 | 12/29/1993 | |
| Driving 35mph, applied the brakes, they locked. vehicle continued moving; went into gas station & hit parked vehicle. took to dealer 1st time it happened. replaced brake system. *ak when brakes are applied quickly at any speed, pedal becomes hard and vehicle won't stop. *slc | |||
| 05/28/1997 | |||
| When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop, with speeds of 30 to 35mph, the pedal continued to maneuver, causing an extending stopping distance, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes the pedal becomes intermiittently very hard to apply, causing extended stopping distance, please give further details. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Experiencing intermittent abs failure. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/20/1996 | |||
| While driving at 5mph, lost control an braking system on the car. please describe. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 02/01/1994 | |||
| Automtic door lock malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Michelin front tires started to tear. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 01/27/1998 | |||
| While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated up tp 90 mph. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 05/31/1995 | |||
| Power door locks failure, cannot open from inside or outside. tt | |||