Cadillac Fleetwood 1995
Model Fleetwood made in 1995 by Cadillac got 23 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and steering. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningpower train, suspension and vehicle speed control. The car has one 5.7l engine.
Model 1995
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 18/32/23 | Regular | $ 862 | 6 | 950618 |
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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V221000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1994 to 08/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 83400 | 12/13/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/16/1995 | 11/29/1995 | 571 | 114 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were produced with an improperly adjusted transmission shift control linkage. this does not meet with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, theft protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: it may be possible to shift from the park position with the ignition key removed increasing the risk of a vehicle accident resulting from the unintended movement of a parked vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will adjust the shift control linkage system. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: powertrain; automatic transmission; automatic; lever and linkage; column, fmvss no. 114.vehicle description:passenger vehicles.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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V018000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1994 to 09/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 102403 | 02/22/1996 | 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 | The lower control arm ball joint can loosen, fatigue, and separate from the front suspension knuckle resulting in a 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, both the ball joint and the knuckle will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower; ball joint. vehicle description: police vehicles, taxi cabs, hearse and limousine. 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 1-800-222-1020; 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V245000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1995 to 08/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 21582 | 12/02/1996 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/10/1996 | 12/19/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The wheel lug nuts were not tightened to the proper specification during assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a fracture of the wheel studs causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the vehicle's wheel lug nuts to the proper specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification will begin during december 1996.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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 577126A | 02/01/1997 | 51354 | Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw | 12/21/1999 | |
| 9674L60E04A | 04/01/1997 | 52554 | Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| 577126B | 04/01/1997 | 57-71-26A | 52105 | Transmission fluid leak from pump body (replace bushing). *tw | 07/17/1997 |
| 577126R | 02/01/1997 | 57-71-26 | 51502 | Transmission fluid leak from pump body/replace bushing. *tw | 06/27/1997 |
| 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 |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 3687 | 10019202 | Missing camshaft intermediate drive shaft plug - service vme. *tt | 02/16/2006 | ||
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA96007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/1996 | 12/24/1996 | REAR WHEEL SEPARATION | ||
| Wheel lug nuts may not have be tightened securely at the factory.this could cause the wheel studs to shear (fracture) and the wheel to separate from the vehicle without warning, potentially causing a vehicle crash. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 12/23/1998 | |
| During vehicle collision violent deployment of air bags which split from force caused injury to consumers (arms). mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/14/1996 | |||
| The vehicle stalls/hesitates/stumbles when you are driving the vehicle. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| While vehicle was parked in driveway vehicle caught fire for unknown reasons and was considered to be a total loss. please provide any additional information/attachments. * note: consumer stated that this event occurred after first time he used traction button in vehicle.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Owner states while using high beam lights at night, they wont shut off automaticly, blinding oncoming drivers. *ak *jb | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| During the day the instrument panel is very hard to see. light starts out being bright and slowly goes dim. instrument panel at night doesn't affect the driver. cadillac was contacted. *ak consumer also states that sometimes she's not able to see how fast the vehicle is being driven. *scc | |||
| 02/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Dashboard reflects into windshield, causing distortions of view. *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| While vehicle was parked in driveway vehicle caught fire for unknown reasons and was considered to be a total loss. please provide any additional information/attachments. * note: consumer stated that this event occurred after first time he used traction button in vehicle.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| It is very difficult to move column shift lever from park to drive or reverse. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/15/1999 | |||
| Driver's seat belt not locking properly. dealer notified, and replaced seat belt on two occasions, and problem still occurring. please provide further detials. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 02/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Driver's seat sits 2-3 inches from center of steering wheel, causing difficulty with brake/accelerator pedals and steering. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| While travelling on a slight incline at 40 mph, the brakes failed completely. the car had to be turned into a gas station and had the engine cutoff to halt the vehicle as it hit a curb 40 yards from the street. the dealership was called, but offered no assistance. the mc was replaced by another mechanic.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/12/1995 | |||
| While driving applied the brakes and the throttle was wide open which caused an accident. this is recall 95v082000. vehicle also has extended stopping distance when applying the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| While travelling on a slight incline at 40 mph, the brakes failed completely. the car had to be turned into a gas station and had the engine cutoff to halt the vehicle as it hit a curb 40 yards from the street. the dealership was called, but offered no assistance. the mc was replaced by another mechanic.*ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 04/09/2002 | |||
| While backing out of dealership consumer lost all control of vehicle. consumer had to step on brakes to stop vehicle. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 12/21/1995 | |||
| While driving the vehicle the trunk pops open. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 04/05/2004 | 34000 | 1 | 02/14/1996 |
| The consumer stated that he received a recall back in 1999, it dealt with having the ball joints and knuckles replaced. he stated that at that time, his dealer told him that there was nothing wrong with his vehicle and that everything was ok. now 20,000 miles later, he finds that the nut has chewed the cotter key off and in half. he stated when he took the vehicle to the dealer and showed it to them, they said they did not have to repair it. the consumer stated that he could have been killed, because he is traveling up and down the highway, and his wheel was about to come off. he stated that the dealers name is van trow olds and cadillac dealer, it is located at 2015 louisville avenue monroe, la 318 387 2021. he states all he wants is his vehicle repaired, where they did not repair it before. *nm the consumer had the faulty nut in the ball joints repaired by a different dealer prior to meeting with the van-trow dealership. *la *jb | |||
| 10/25/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle was not moving when driver's side of vehicle dropped. lower ball joint had broken. repaired at dealership.*ak consumer stated that the tapered part of the the ball joint was never pulled tight in the taper in the spindle, the taper in the spindle is egg shaped and hollow from moving around. *slc | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1995 | |
| While driving 15 months ago left front wheel fell off. also, while driving on june 18,2001, front left wheel feel off vehicle with no prior warning. when stopping vehicle it fell on the ground. contact dealer. dealer stated it just happened. *ak consumer also mentions recalls 96v019 and 96v018, possibly relating to problem along with the recall 96v245 regarding lugs, nuts, and bolts. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/12/1995 | |||
| While driving applied the brakes and the throttle was wide open which caused an accident. this is recall 95v082000. vehicle also has extended stopping distance when applying the brakes. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 12/29/1994 | |||
| There is a reflection from the dash on the windshield, which cuts down on the driver's visibility. tt | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 08/04/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| While driving at 68 mph on route 35e 40 miles south of dallas, texas, the right front wheel came off the car. all five of the lug studs sheared of at the face of the rotor assembly. the tire wedged against the lowest rear part of the fender well which resulted in a clean cut through the tire sidewall. i was travelling in the right hand lane and was able to bring the car to a safe stop on the right shoulder of the road. the tire traveled about 350 yards across the right hand drainage area and stopped in a cultivated field about 100 yards from where i stopped the car. the tire had been put on the car about three weeks prior to this incident and had been torqued to the manufacturers specifications of 100 ft/lbs. the rotor required replacement along with the shield that is installed behind the rotor. the right front quarter panel (fender) will require extensive work or replacement. cadillac has said that the lug nuts were overtorqued at some point. it is my opinion that the studs failed because of the material that was used in manufacture. i feel that failures of this type are serious because of potential turnovers and damage that may result to other vehicles by the loose wheel.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1995 | |
| While driving 15 months ago left front wheel fell off. also, while driving on june 18,2001, front left wheel feel off vehicle with no prior warning. when stopping vehicle it fell on the ground. contact dealer. dealer stated it just happened. *ak consumer also mentions recalls 96v019 and 96v018, possibly relating to problem along with the recall 96v245 regarding lugs, nuts, and bolts. *slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | MONROE | 71201 | VAN-TROW CADILLAC | 318-387-2027 |