Cadillac Allante problems
The Cadillac Allanté is a two-door, two-seater luxury roadster marketed by Cadillac from 1987 until 1993. It used a Cadillac chassis and running gear with a body built in Italy by coachbuilder Pininfarina. It was expensive to produce with the complete bodies flown to Detroit for final assembly. Over 21,000 were built during its seven-year production run.
Conception and design
To maintain luxury market position in the 1980s, Cadillac sought an aspirational model that would combine the prestige of a European design with the renown of a European coachbuilder — to help Cadillac compete with Mercedes and Jaguar. It would become the first modern-era two-passenger Cadillac roadster, and the first to wear the Cadillac name since the Cadillac Series 355 roadster of the 1930s.
Cadillac General Manager Bob Burger sent engineers in 1982 to Italy to meet with designers and coachbuilders, to explore a partnership with Cadillac. According to program manager Ed Anderson, the team identified Pininfarina as their top choice, and Cadillac chose them to design the Allanté, under the direction of Sergio Pininfarina, working with a team of designers including Mario Vernacchia.
At GM, Chuck Jordan was torn because delegating the design to Pininfarina implied that GM's 3,000 internal designers were unable to pen the design. GM stylist Wayne Kady along with Vice President of Design, Irv Rybicki, fought to have the design crafted in house, Kady later saying GM leadership had decided to go with an Italian design even before Cadillac’s designers began work.
The in-house designers were hurt and angry. Kady said to management, “we’ve done all your bread and butter cars through the years, but when it’s time to do a historic and fun project, you give it to someone else.” Cadillac General Manager Bob Burger later told the in-house designers the company was "looking for a car with a designer name to it. It’s like Levi's, it’s that tag on the back of the jeans."
Ostensibly, Chuck Jordan (at the time assigned in Europe with Opel) was not to examine Pininfarina's work, though because he was friends with Sergio Pininfarina he was able to see the design before it was frozen for development. As later told by Maria Vernacchia, Jordan referred to the Allanté as ‘The New Spirit of Cadillac,’ only suggesting a front grille similar to the typical Ferrari's with a classic rectangular grid design. Pininfarina opened a new facility specifically for Allanté manufacture outside Turin in rural San Giorgio Canavese, as a dedicated vehicle assembly plant, part of what would become a very long assembly process.
The car was built on a unique platform, known as the V-body, which was a shortened version of the E platform that underpinned the Cadillac Eldorado and other contemporary personal luxury coupes.
The nameplate Allanté was selected by General Motors from 1,700 computer generated potential names. Originally designed to compete with the Mercedes-Benz SL and Jaguar XJS, the Allanté initially featured a slightly modified variant of the 4.1 L V8 used across Cadillac's model line. This was expanded to 4.5 L in 1989, and upgraded to the 4.6 L L37 Northstar in its final year, 1993.
All Allanté models featured a fully electronic instrument and control panel, which was angled towards the driver, without knobs or manual controls. GM also implemented electronic controls in select premium mid-to-late 1980s luxury vehicles such as the Buick Reatta, Buick Riviera, and Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo, although these vehicles included a touchscreen control panel called the Graphic Control Center (GCC), which the Allanté did not.
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Common Cadillac Allante problems
The Cadillac Allante, produced from 1987 to 1993, was an ambitious project by General Motors to create a luxury two-seat convertible that could compete with the Mercedes-Benz SL and Jaguar XJS. However, the car faced several common problems that affected its reputation and sales.
One of the most significant issues was the cloth convertible top, which did not seal well and led to wind and water leaks, especially in early cars.
Another issue was the Northstar engine, which was notorious for having problems when older. The 1993 model, in particular, had issues with the starter motor, which required disconnection of the fuel injection to replace, making it a challenging task for an average mechanic.
Electrical problems were also common in early cars, with the ABS module being particularly problematic, costing around $800-1200 to replace.
The 1993 convertible top was also known to have issues, with the back not locking down properly, causing problems for owners.
Despite these problems, the Allante is still a desirable car for many, with its high initial cost and careful use by older owners leading to a high survival rate.
In summary, the Cadillac Allante faced several common problems, including wind and water leaks from the cloth convertible top, rattling and squeaking trim parts, issues with the Northstar engine and gearbox, electrical problems, and issues with the 1993 convertible top. Despite these problems, the car remains a desirable option for those looking for a piece of American history, with good survivors becoming increasingly rare and valuable.
Is the Cadillac Allanté reliable?
The 1993 Cadillac Allante receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
What problems did the Cadillac Allanté have?
Cylinder head threads release after 150k miles, then head gasket blows and altogether this is not an easy fix. Time-serts and tools are pricey, engine needs to be taken out for this. Another thing is the gearbox: Other Cadillac transmissions won't fit. That means expensive rebuilds instead of cheap replacement.
Are Cadillac Allanté expensive to maintain?
Cadillac Allante Repair & Maintenance Costs
The annual maintenance cost of a Cadillac Allante is $460. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop. The Cadillac Allante has 0 reported problems. Are you experiencing an issue with your Cadillac Allante?
Why was the Cadillac Allanté discontinued?
No other car from GM was similar, and that may have contributed to Allante's demise. Cadillac could not sell enough Allantes to keep the car in production. Had there been a less expensive Oldsmobile or Buick model, perhaps GM would have not killed the Allante after just 20,000 were built.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Cadillac Allante years
We have researched Cadillac problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Cadillac Allante cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Cadillac Allante model years:
- Cadillac Allante 1987
- Cadillac Allante 1990
- Cadillac Allante 1989
- Cadillac Allante 1991
- Cadillac Allante 1992
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Cadillac Allante model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Cadillac Allante years
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Cadillac Allante car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Cadillac Allante , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Air problems
- Structure problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Cadillac Allante vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Allante model years
A total of 7 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Allante model years
There were a total of 3 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Allante model years
There were a total of 5 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 209 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Cadillac Allante . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Cadillac Allante vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Cadillac Allante 1992
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-10
- Date Complaint: 2018-07-24
- VIN: 1G6VS3381NU
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THESE VEHICLES HAVE BOSCHE BRAKING SYSTEM THAT IS ACTIVATED BY A RELAY. THAT AND SEVERAL OTHER THINGS, ABOUT THIS SYSTEM, CAN CAUSE THESE BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION OR TO FAIL COMPLETELY ANY TIME THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THIS GENERALLY KNOWN TO ANYONE WHO OWNS ONE OF THESE CARS, AND TO GENERAL MOTORS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION THAT CAN VERY EASILY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO ANYONE CLOSE TO THESE VEHICLES. I WAS BLESSED THAT THIS HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 65 OR 70 MPH.
Cadillac Allante 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2014-09-20
- Date Complaint: 2014-09-20
- VIN: 1G6VS3384LU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: OVER THE LAST MONTH, WHILE BRAKING THE DRIVER INFO DISPLAY WOULD SHOW ANTILOCK-TRACTION DISABLED, THEN WOULD FLASH ANTILOCK OK, TRACTION OK. VEHICLE SEEMED TO BRAKE JUST FINE AND SINCE THE DISPLAY SAID IT WAS OK I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS A PROBLEM, THEN ON 9/20/2014 WHILE DRIVING HOME DOWN MY STREET THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH. THIS HAPPENED ALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE LAST TIME THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED IT SHOWED NO SIGNS OF TROUBLE. FROM WHAT I HEAR THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR CADILLAC ALLANTE FROM 87-92. I KNOW THAT THERE WERE NOT MANY OF THESE CARS MADE (ABOUT 3000 PER YEAR) BUT IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THEN I FEEL THIS MUST BE ADDRESSED, SINCE IT IS SAFETY RELATED. MY GRANDSON IS GETTING HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE THE FIRST OF THE YEAR AND I WAS GOING TO GIVE HIM THIS VEHICLE...NOW I HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS..I CAN'T BELIEVE GM WOULD ALLOW SUCH A VEHICLE TO BE ON THE HIGHWAYS. THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME *TR
Cadillac Allante 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-19
- Date Complaint: 2012-12-27
- VIN: 1G6VS3399PU
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC ALLANTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. ..UPDATED 03/18/13 *BF THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AC MALFUNCTIONED COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED A 1994 RECALL# 94V158000. UPDATED 03/27/13
Cadillac Allante 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-18
- Date Complaint: 2010-04-19
- VIN: 1G6VS3386LU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: POWER ASSIST BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES ARE OPERATING AT 10 PER CENT BY PUMPING TO A GRADUAL STOP. DOWN-SHIFTING AND PANIC PUMPING AVOIDED A CRASH. *TR
Cadillac Allante 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-04
- Date Complaint: 2008-04-10
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6VS3381LU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WITHOUT WARNING, BRAKES ON MY 1990 CADILLAC ALLANTE FAILED AND I RAN INTO A TRUCK AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. *TR
Cadillac Allante 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-14
- Date Complaint: 2007-10-04
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CADILLAC ELANTE. THE FRAM FUEL FILTER SPLIT IN HALF AND CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. APPROXIMATELY A HALF TANK OF GASOLINE BEGAN SPURTING FROM THE FILTER. THE FILTER WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE A YEAR AGO AND WORKED PROPERLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE WAS OVERWHELMING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS DRIVEWAY WAS DAMAGED FROM THE FUEL LEAK. HE HAS A PICTURES AND THE FILTER IF NEEDED. THE EQUIPMENT WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,900. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Cadillac Allante 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-09
- Date Complaint: 2007-07-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6VR3173HU
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 CADILLAC ALLANTE. THE VEHICLE HAS PIRELLI 2560VR15 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A FIELD. SHE SUSTAINED CUTS TO THE FOREHEAD, A BRUISED LEFT LEG, AND A CONCUSSION. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE TIRES WERE NOT INSPECTED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 160,000. UPDATED 09/18/07. *JB
Cadillac Allante 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-06
- Date Complaint: 2006-08-07
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THIS PAST WEEKEND THE BRAKES ON MY 1987 ALLANTE COMPLETELY FAILED LEAVING ME WITH ONLY THE PARKING BRAKE AND DOWN SHIFTING. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVELED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FROM THE PUMP TO THE BRAKE UNIT ON THE FIREWALL DEVELOPED A PIN-HOLE; THIS ALLOWED THE SYSTEM TO PUMP ALL OF THE BRAKE FLUID OVERBOARD IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. FROM THE TIME THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNTIL I LOST ALL BRAKES WAS A MATTER OF A FEW SECONDS. HAD I BEEN ON A DIFFERENT ROAD OR HAD MY DAUGHTER BEEN DRIVING THE CAR THERE IS A VERY GOOD CHANCE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. *NM
Cadillac Allante 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-25
- Date Complaint: 2006-02-25
- VIN: 1G6VS3384MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING, DRIVING 45 MPH APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN NO BRAKING AT ALL,I WENT INTO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND SOME HOW MANAGE TO STOP BY DRIVING THE CAR THROUGH TALL WEEDS. FAILURE DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUPTURE. *NM
Cadillac Allante 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-21
- Date Complaint: 2005-09-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G6VS3397PU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 1993 ALLANTE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT AREA, BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS ACCOUNT NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE PER STATE FARM INS CO. DAMAGE APPEARED SLIGHT, JUST BURNT WIRES AND CONNECTORS AND RELAYS. FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH GARDEN HOSE. SIMILAR OCCURRENCE TO MR KIT BONHAM JUN 03. FIRE STARTED IN SAME PLACE, UNABLE TO PUT IT OUT, WAS ON INTERSTATE, VEHICLE TOTALLY BURNED. ALSO TOTAL LOSS PER INSURANCE CO. *JB
Cadillac Allante 1989
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-16
- Date Complaint: 2005-02-16
- VIN: 1G6VR3180KU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THEN, DRIVER PUMPED THE BRAKES THREE TIMES TO STOP. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, AND DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, BUT A SOLUTION COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK
Cadillac Allante 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-25
- Date Complaint: 2004-02-10
- VIN: 1G6VS339XPU
- Components: INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON THEY COULD BE SEEN EXTERNALLY BUT COULD NOT BE SEEN ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE TOO FAINT TO BE SEEN BY THE CONSUMER AND THE CLICKING INDICATOR COULD NOT BE HEARD. AT NIGHT THE DASH INDICATOR WAS VISIBLE. THE CONSUMER OWNS TWO VEHICLES THAT ARE IDENTICAL IN MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR AND BOTH ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK *NLM *SC *JB
Cadillac Allante 1987
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-04
- Date Complaint: 2004-01-16
- VIN: 1G6VR3175HU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: ABS BRAKE FAILURE. I HAVE CONTACTED ALL CADILLAC DEALERS IN ST LOUIS AREA AND THEY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT SYSTEM. IT HAS NOT BEEN DRIVABLE NOW FOR 2 YEARS,AND IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1987 ALLANTES. *CB
Cadillac Allante 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-14
- Date Complaint: 2003-12-03
- VIN: 1G6VS3385LU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY FAILED COMPLETELY, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND MECHANIC STATED MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING INTERNALLY WHICH CAUSED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. *AK *PH
Cadillac Allante 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-02
- Date Complaint: 2003-12-02
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6VS3386MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE REVERSING AT 10 MPH BRAKES FAILED , CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN THE REAR. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD WHEN DEPRESSED. *AK CONSUMER READ IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DUAL BRAKES. MEANING, IF ONE PART FAILS THE OTHER PART WOULD WORK TO STOP THE VEHICLE. BRAKES WERE CHECKED BY A PRIVATE DEALER AND CONSUMER LEARNED HE HAD BRAKES GOING FORWARD BUT NOT BACKWARDS. *PH
Latest 5 recalls Cadillac Allante
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the Cadillac Allante.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Cadillac Allante 1987
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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).
- Model: Cadillac Allante 1988
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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).
- Model: Cadillac Allante 1990
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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).
- Model: Cadillac Allante 1989
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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).
- Model: Cadillac Allante 1992
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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: 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.
- Remedy: 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).
Latest negative Cadillac Allante car reviews
Latest positive Cadillac Allante car reviews
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Vehicle year: 1991
I love this car! You just have to work the top right and then you have a great car!
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Vehicle year: 1993
I purchased this car to replace my '77 Vette and it has served me well for over 8 years. I recently put it up for sale on Craigslist in Jacksonville, Gainesville, and Tampa. I have completed all necessary mechanical improvements, including installing a new Cadillac ABS system. You can find specifications and pictures in the aforementioned areas. If it weren't for my deteriorating condition, I would keep this car until the end. However, at 68 years old and not as limber as I used to be, I needed a bigger car. It took me a while to find a Phase 2 Hardtop in decent condition, especially since only about 1900 were made in 1992. Unfortunately, the car was changed to failure, especially mechanically. It's a typical business practice: get it right, then change it.
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Vehicle year: 1993
If the ABS braking system by Bosch goes out, it will cost you $2,000.00 to fix. Although the top is not fully electric, which is surprising given that a '57 Eldorado had a fully electric top, this is still the best driving and handling car I have ever had. I have driven Porsche, Corvette, Bentley, and you name it, but this one beats them all. It handles like a champ and accelerates quickly. Even after 25 years, my Caddy can still compare favorably with the new 600 horsepower beasts on the road. This is actually my second Allante, as I donated my first one when even the dealer couldn't fix the ABS.
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Vehicle year: 1993
It's like a magic carpet ride! The performance is more than adequate and you'll receive many positive comments about its styling. With the current depressed pricing for this car, it's an excellent value for an occasionally used second or third car.
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Vehicle year: 1992
I love this car! You just have to work the top right and then you have a great car!
Are you having problems with your Cadillac Allante?
Deon Crooks 2024-10-16
Vehicle year: 1991
I can tell you that I absolutely love my Caddy! Although the car has had some issues with the convertible top, they were all fixable. The only minor issue I have with the car is that the seats are a bit too stiff for my liking, but I'm slowly getting used to them. This car is a real head-turner and there aren't many of them around anymore. It's like my own little baby that I never had!
Garnet Monahan 2024-10-09
Vehicle year: 1992
I always loved the look of this car and was thrilled when I finally got my hands on a well-preserved one. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bit of a money pit. Despite spending a lot of money on major repairs, the mechanics were never able to get the suspension right to my liking. It spent far too much time in the shop and cost me a lot of money. Even after replacing all four computer-controlled shocks with OEM parts at a terrific expense, the ride was still too harsh. This experience has made me hesitant to consider Cadillac again. My Vette, on the other hand, not only rode better but also got better mileage.
Myles Schowalter 2024-10-05
Vehicle year: 1993
I can tell you that I absolutely love my Caddy! Although the car has had some issues with the convertible top, they were all fixable. The only minor issue I have with the car is that the seats are a bit too stiff for my liking, but I'm slowly getting used to them. This car is a real head-turner and there aren't many of them around anymore. It's like my own little baby that I never had!
Dell Spencer 2024-10-01
Vehicle year: 1993
I always loved the look of this car and was thrilled when I finally got my hands on a well-preserved one. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bit of a money pit. Despite spending a lot of money on major repairs, the mechanics were never able to get the suspension right to my liking. It spent far too much time in the shop and cost me a lot of money. Even after replacing all four computer-controlled shocks with OEM parts at a terrific expense, the ride was still too harsh. This experience has made me hesitant to consider Cadillac again. My Vette, on the other hand, not only rode better but also got better mileage.
Marcus Connelly 2024-09-10
Vehicle year: 1991
The convertible top may seem complex at first, but with a little practice, it can be used safely. While the car may weigh 3500 pounds, it is surprisingly spacious and comfortable.