We found the following complaints for CADILLAC DEVILLE (1987)
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The contact owned a 1987 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the driver smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel and there was oil seen leaking from the vehicle. In addition, as the driver attempted to park, a fire erupted from the engine compartment. The driver was not able to exit the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries from the fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire, and both a police and fire report were filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Vehicle shut off without prior warning.there is no power at all inside ofvehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.
1987 cadillac deville caught on fire while parked.*mrthe consumer believed the fire was due to wiring repairs that were performed by the dealer.prior to the fire the consumer had other repairs done on the car such as a new rack and pinion, struts, transmission, radiator, and repairs to the air condition.
Head gaskets blewout.temperature light flashed on and off. Warning lights forengine did not come on.contacted dealer, and took vehicle to shop.
1987 cadillac deville caught on fire while parked.*mrthe consumer believed the fire was due to wiring repairs that were performed by the dealer.prior to the fire the consumer had other repairs done on the car such as a new rack and pinion, struts, transmission, radiator, and repairs to the air condition.
The engine starts to growl and the main bearing went. This is the 4100 engine. Please describe.
Exhaust manifold failure, blown engine head gaskets, vehicle became disable in hwy.tt
Head gaskets blewout.temperature light flashed on and off. Warning lights forengine did not come on.contacted dealer, and took vehicle to shop.
Leak in gasket caused engine to sputter and emission of smoke, resulted in engine failure.qcaw
Engine; when the seal break water go into the engine.tt
While parked in drive, the vehicle engine caught on fire.please describe.
While parked in drive, the vehicle engine caught on fire.please describe.
The engine constantly is knocking, when the 50,000 mile warranty was up, the engine needed to be replaced, the new engine is doing the exact same thing.
The 4100 series engine has seal leaks which have cause anti-freeze and water to leak into the oil.tt
Water mixed in engine oil caused vehicle to stall. *sd
The engine was replaced two times dealer will not replace engine dealer is blaming the radiator wasn't replace by them thats why they are not replacing engine.
When engine failed consumer was not able to drive car. Consumer felt that a brand new engine should have lasted longer, only lasted 25000 miles andquit.engine replaced with one of the same type, which is failing after 25000 miles. *ml
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Engine replaced.
Engine head leaks water into oil.
Engine is making a very loud noise.
Exhaust manifold failure, blown engine head gaskets, vehicle became disable in hwy.tt
Engine exhaust manifold leaked due to loose bolts, causing engine failure.tt
While wife was driving she noticed steam was coming from the engine.a technician told her that therewas a leakage from theengine manifold.
1987 cadillac deville caught on fire while parked.*mrthe consumer believed the fire was due to wiring repairs that were performed by the dealer.prior to the fire the consumer had other repairs done on the car such as a new rack and pinion, struts, transmission, radiator, and repairs to the air condition.
1987 cadillac deville caught on fire while parked.*mrthe consumer believed the fire was due to wiring repairs that were performed by the dealer.prior to the fire the consumer had other repairs done on the car such as a new rack and pinion, struts, transmission, radiator, and repairs to the air condition.
Transmission replaced 3 times.
There is an oil leak consumer don't know where its coming from talk to a machinist he say it could be the rear seal .tt
Seat track anchor bolt broke in half twice where bolt holds seat to floor.*skd
Both front split power seat backs collapsed upon rear end impact; vehicle was completely stopped waiting for traffic to clear.tt
Abs light stays on all the time and when brakes are applied the vehicle vibrates.
Consumer stated brake sensor light stayed on. As a result, p0wer assist for front brakesfailed. Recall 87v093000 was issued. However thisvehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.*tc
Brake rotors need work continuously due to vibration.
Vehicle has experienced continued problems with abs system, recall work denied due to vin#.
Front brakes failed. *sd
Brake fluid reservoir leaking.
The rack and pinion does not function properly before five to ten minutes after the vehicle is started.
1987 cadillac deville caught on fire while parked.*mrthe consumer believed the fire was due to wiring repairs that were performed by the dealer.prior to the fire the consumer had other repairs done on the car such as a new rack and pinion, struts, transmission, radiator, and repairs to the air condition.
'cold power steering', also steering occasionally locks up coming out of hard turns. *dh
Whenattempting toturn,steeringwheel won't turn, and it makes a knocking noise.also,it gets stuck. Mechanic told consumer it was the rack and pinion steering.
In cold weather conditon the steering wheel freezes up, making it very difficult to make a left or a right hand turn.
'cold power steering.'
While driving roof of car came off.
While driving vehicle at speed 60mph, nylon top, flew off vehicle.
While driving vehicle at speed 60mph, nylon top, flew off vehicle.
Dt:consumer said motor mounts and frame rusted.consumer had harbor motors in michigan city, indiana inspect the vehicle. They advised consumer that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to rusted motor mounts and frame.the consumer spoke with manufacturer, and was not satisfied with answer.the manufacturer stated that it was an old car with 174,000 miles on it. Consumer stated that vehicle is 95% rust free on the body sheet metals.
1987 cadillac deville caught on fire while parked.*mrthe consumer believed the fire was due to wiring repairs that were performed by the dealer.prior to the fire the consumer had other repairs done on the car such as a new rack and pinion, struts, transmission, radiator, and repairs to the air condition.
Head gaskets blewout.temperature light flashed on and off. Warning lights forengine did not come on.contacted dealer, and took vehicle to shop.
Fast and continuous high idling. Please explain in more detail.tt
When turning onair conditionerit will not ventilate cool air just like a regular fan,and whenheater is turn on hot, air will not come out frombottom, it will come out through top into consumer's face.
Solid medal part inside the wheel cracked.
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