Cadillac Fleetwood 1994
Model Fleetwood made in 1994 by Cadillac got 33 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and suspension. The car has one 5.70l engine.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (5.70L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 6 | 930914 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V049000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 10/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 8475 | 04/12/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/21/1994 | 03/31/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine oil cooler inlet hose may have been installed too close to the steering gear causing chafing. the chafing can eventually wear through the hose's protective sleeve resulting in engine oil leaking onto the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the oil leak onto the engine can result in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system: hoses.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with engine oil coolers and 5.7l or 4.3l engines.note: if your equipment is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020, buick service center at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac service center at 1-800-458-8006. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V210000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 06/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 130581 | 11/03/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/25/1994 | 11/02/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel tank attachment strap fasteners were not properly tightened. the fasteners can completely detach, eventually allowing the fuel tank to sag and the bottom of the tank to strike the roadway. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a fuel tank leak and fire if the leaking fuel is exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will retighten the fuel tank strap fasteners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; attachments.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 reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; cadillac at 1-800-458-8006; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V019000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 12/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 308 | 02/23/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/30/1996 | 02/01/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Defective lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts were not properly torqued and can loosen. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the lower control arm ball joint loosens, fatigues and separates from the front suspension knuckle, it could cause loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect both front lower control arm ball joint attachment nuts for proper torque. if the ball joint has loosened from the knuckle, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. vehicle description: passenger vehicles exported to guam and puerto rico. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1022, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V082000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1994 to 12/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 87039 | 05/31/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/24/1995 | 05/01/1995 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles fail to conform to fmvss no. 124, accelerator control systems. at low temperatures, excessive friction can occur in the accelerator pedal assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of a failure of the trottle return spring, if there is excessive friction in the pedal assembly, the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; return spring; fmvss no. 124.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 reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V076000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 139 | 04/19/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/16/1994 | 05/03/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Paint on the wheel mounting surfaces can act as a shim between the wheel and the rotor/drum. as the vehicle is driven, the wheel imbeds into the paint, loosening the lug nut and causing a loss of clamp load. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Once clamp load is lost, all tire loads are taken by the wheel studs resulting in a fracture of the wheel studs. this could cause the wheel to separate from the vehicle and could result in a vehicles crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will clean the wheel mounting surfaces for all four wheels. also, the wheel studs will be inspected for damage and will be replaced as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wheels; lug nuts; bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also, please 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 676114A | 03/01/1997 | 52601 | Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 876527 | 12/01/1998 | 603086 | Some vehicles experience engine miss/ poor driveability symptoms. *yc | 02/01/1999 | |
| 9709016114B | 09/01/1997 | 54332 | Experiencing engine noise. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 776513 | 04/01/1997 | 52106 | Water in air pump and/or dtc p0410, p0412, p1415, p1416, p0100, p0101, p0102 and dtc 48 (install air pump service kit). *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 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 |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 9709013202B | 09/01/1997 | 54328 | Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| GM539002 | 04/01/1995 | 41081 | Remote keyless entry jamming when vehicle is in owner's garage(replace rke module). *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 538306 | 08/01/1995 | 45812 | Instrument panel pad glare (replace pad). *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 438206 | 12/01/1994 | 37951 | Wiper chatter during cold weather. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/22/2006 | 136970 | 1 | 09/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated, while driving at 35 mph., the vehicle had a head on collision with the left front fender of another vehicle that ran a stop sign. the frontal air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. pictures are available. | |||
| 06/15/1995 | |||
| Passengers airbag did not deploy upon front end impact; another vehicle ran stop sign, vehicle #1 swerve to avoid being broadsided; hit tree; speed 30 mph. tt | |||
| 06/15/1995 | |||
| Drivers airbag did not deploy upon front end impact; another vehicle ran stop sign, vehicle #1 swerve to avoid being broadsided; hit tree; speed 30 mph. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/03/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1994 cadillac fleetwood caught fire. consumer states that the vehicle began to smoke the driver pulled over and the vehicle was then engulfed in flames. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-90-0874. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Oil pan gasket failed, causing oil leak, also engine light comes on. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/09/1996 | |||
| Car was parked and caught on fire. please describe. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Because of the design of the vehicle, 2 bolts sheared off causing the exhaust to leak. *slc | |||
| 07/29/1999 | |||
| While driving down the road engine check light came on. vehicle would accelerate. also, black smoke came out of exhaust. consumer contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 06/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Oxygen sensor failed, causing vehicle to stumble/jerk/surge upon acceleration. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 06/11/1997 | |
| Exhaust manifold bolts failed resulting in falling off. mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel pump failed, it was found to have wires melted and fused into other part. | |||
| 09/17/1998 | |||
| Owner had vehicle towed to a garage because the vehicle would not start. when the vehicle was checked for problem, mechanic noticed that the wires inside the fuel tank sending unit were burned. the fuel pump sending unit was replaced at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Gas tank failed, causing vehicle to stall. *aw | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 1 | 01/23/1996 | |
| Hood latch failed, allowing hood to fly open while vehicle was in motion. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/29/1999 | |||
| While driving down the road engine check light came on. vehicle would accelerate. also, black smoke came out of exhaust. consumer contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 11/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Alarm system fails to function properly. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 07/20/1994 | 1 | ||
| Steering column bearings failed, causing steering to make grinding/whining noise when turning, also tilt column binds. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 01/31/1994 | 1 | ||
| Glove compartment door stuck. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/25/1998 | 1 | 12/17/1994 | |
| While driving the vehicle the mounting bolt snapped with a loud noise. then the vehicle began to lean with the bottom of the wheel tilting outward. dealer has been notified. *ak driver side front window inoprable. front door lock inoprable. *yh | |||
| 03/08/1997 | 1 | 03/09/1995 | |
| Door locks would not disengage as the engine died. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 08/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Noisy front suspension. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 04/26/1994 | 1 | ||
| Lower control arm/coil spring out of alignment, causing vehicle to vibrate when turning. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/29/1999 | |||
| While driving down the road engine check light came on. vehicle would accelerate. also, black smoke came out of exhaust. consumer contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 06/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rough idle due to carbon buildup. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | |||
| 06/26/2003 | 1 | 02/08/1996 | |
| The consumer pulled into a parking lot and without warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, which resulted in a collision with parked vehicles. related recall 95v082000. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 02/10/2003 | 59996 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1994 fleetwood 37x. while driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the driver side window was fogging, impairing his vision. the failure began seven years ago. the dealer or manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current mileage was approximately 73,423. the failure mileage was approximately 59,996. bw | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 12/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| While parked, fire started in left front seat, according to fire inspector, upon arrival, smoke was coming from interior, fire was concentrated on driver's seat, caused by faulty heater located under seat; vehicle totaled. *ak *jb | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 09/25/1998 | 1 | 12/17/1994 | |
| While driving the vehicle the mounting bolt snapped with a loud noise. then the vehicle began to lean with the bottom of the wheel tilting outward. dealer has been notified. *ak driver side front window inoprable. front door lock inoprable. *yh | |||