1991 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 1991 Cadillac Allante problems
The Cadillac Allante, produced from 1987 to 1993, is known for its unique blend of Italian design and American luxury. However, several common problems have been reported by owners, particularly in the 1991 model year.
- Northstar Engine Issues: The Northstar engine, introduced in the 1993 model year, has been known to have issues, particularly with the starter motor located in the "V" underneath the intake manifold. Replacing the starter motor requires disconnecting the fuel injection, which can be challenging for an average mechanic. However, several "how-to" videos are available to assist with this task.
- Transmission Problems: The 4-speed automatic transmission in the Allante has been criticized for its performance. While it provides smooth shifting, it may not be as responsive or durable as other transmissions in its class.
- Convertible Top Issues: The convertible top in the Allante can be problematic. Some owners have reported difficulties in putting the top up and down, as well as issues with the locking mechanism, particularly in the 1993 convertible top.
- Electrical Issues: The Allante was equipped with advanced electronics for its time, which can be both a strength and a weakness. Some electrical components, such as the ABS module, can be expensive to replace if they fail. Additionally, the digital dash was notoriously unreliable, although an analog option was available from 1989 onwards.
- Cylinder Head Threads: The cylinder head threads in the Allante's engine can release after 150,000 miles, leading to head gasket failure. This issue is not an easy fix, as it requires time-serts and tools that are pricey, and the engine needs to be taken out for the repair.
- Strut Failures: The Allante used a real-time dampening (RTD) system, which was prone to strut failures. The internal electrical actuator in the affected strut would fail, causing a message to be displayed on the dashboard. While GM recommends replacing all struts with conventional struts and disabling the message, some owners have reported success in simply disabling the message without replacing the struts.
- Parts Availability: Due to the Allante's limited production run, finding parts can be challenging. However, there are a few places with an abundant supply of parts and expertise, particularly in Florida and New Jersey.
- Mechanic Availability: As the Allante's production run was relatively short, and many mechanics who were trained to repair them are retiring, finding a mechanic familiar with the car's complexities can be difficult.
In summary, the Cadillac Allante, while a unique and luxurious vehicle, has several common problems that owners should be aware of, particularly in the 1991 model year. These issues range from engine and transmission problems to electrical and convertible top issues, as well as challenges in finding parts and mechanics familiar with the car's complexities. However, with proper maintenance and care, these issues can be managed, and the Allante can provide a unique and rewarding ownership experience.
Are Cadillac Allantes 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.
How much is a 1991 Cadillac Allanté worth?
The value of a used 1991 Cadillac Allante ranges from $2,017 to $11,776, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.
Why did the Cadillac Allanté fail?
This configuration, combined with its exorbitant price, made the Allanté less appealing to those seeking high performance, especially given its intent to rival Europe's top GT cars. Despite Cadillac's initial sales projection of 6,000 units per year, actual sales averaged about half that number annually.
How rare is a Cadillac Allanté?
Considering there were only 21,000 made, they are very rare. The Allanté is certainly a unique car, given its interesting chassis and assembly background.
Are Cadillac Allantes 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.
How much is a 1991 Cadillac Allanté worth?
The value of a used 1991 Cadillac Allante ranges from $2,017 to $11,776, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.
Why did the Cadillac Allanté fail?
This configuration, combined with its exorbitant price, made the Allanté less appealing to those seeking high performance, especially given its intent to rival Europe's top GT cars. Despite Cadillac's initial sales projection of 6,000 units per year, actual sales averaged about half that number annually.
How rare is a Cadillac Allanté?
Considering there were only 21,000 made, they are very rare. The Allanté is certainly a unique car, given its interesting chassis and assembly background.
1991 Cadillac Allante car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Cadillac Allante problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Air problems
- Structure problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1991 Cadillac Allante vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1991 Cadillac Allante
The NHTSA has received 33 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1991 Cadillac Allante. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1991 Cadillac Allante vehicles.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-14
- 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-25
- 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-02
- 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-01
- VIN: 1G6VS3383MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AT 2MPH IN TRAFFIC DURING A 400 MILE TRIP FROM PA TO MA. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS BRAKING ABILITY WAS NOT COMPROMISED. AFTER 200 MILES (NEXT DAY) BRAKING ABILITY WAS GREATLY REDUCED, I PROCEEDED TO CADILLAC DEALER IN BROCKTON,MA. PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED HYDRAULIC MODULATOR ASSEMBLY PART# 3636719. ACCORDING TO DEALER THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON FOR THIS CAR. THE SYSTEM IS NOT WELL ENGINEERED (SEE NHTSA DEFECT INVESTIGATION# EA99017).*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6VS338XMU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN APPLYING BRAKE THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND THE DRIVER WENT THROUGH RED LIGHT. THE BRAKE SYSTEM FOR THIS VEHICLE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING AND IS EXTREMELY DAMGEROUS. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-04-01
- VIN: 1G6VS3382MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: REPAIRED 6/99, USED PARTS, FAILED AGAIN 9/99 (A LITTLE DIFFERENT), $4000 REPAIR, ALL ALLANTE'S EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEMS. VERY DANGEROUS, VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, BRAKES FAIL WITH NO WARNING. COULD CAUSE SEVERE ACCIDENT AND INJURE, KILL ALLANTE DRIVER, PASSENGERS, AND INNOCENT BYSTANDERS. GM DISCONTINUED USING THIS SYSTEM INSTEAD OF DOING RECALL. IF YOU SENT QUESTIONAIRES OUT TO ALL ALLANTE' OWNERS, I'M SURE AT LEAST 70% WOULD SAY THAT THEY HAVE THIS PROBLEM. GM IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HASN'T DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. IT'S ONE THING TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND COUGH UP THE $4000 TO HAVE IT FIXED, BUT IT'S CRIMMINAL FOR GM TO ALLOW PEOPLE LIKE ME TO EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM FIRST-HAND AS I'M TRYING TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE STATISTICS ON ALLANTE' WRECKS AND HOW THEY HAPPENED. I'M SURE MANY HAVE BEEN BECAUSE OF THIS. THESE CARS SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED ON THE ROADWAYS UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN RETROFITTED WITH NEW SYSTEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-07
- VIN: 1G6VS3384MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES FAILED IN THE PROCESS IN COMING TO A STOP. THEN VEHICLE WAS FREE WHEELING UNTIL THEY WERE PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-15
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6VS3387MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-04
- VIN: 1G6VS3385MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. THE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. I MADE IT INTO A PARKING LOT AND COASTED TO A STOP (FORTUNATE TIMING OF INCIDENT). I HAVE SINCE HEARD THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL OCCURENCE WITH THIS BOSCH BRAKE SYSTEM. I WAS ALSO TOLD TO REFRENCE ODI ACTION NUMBER EA-99-017. THIS SITUATION IS REALLY FRIGHTENING. CAN YOU FORWARD TO ME ANY ADVICE? *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-04-04
- VIN: 1G6VS3386MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE BOSCH SYSTEM FAILED COMPLETELY. LOST ALL HYDRALLIC PRESSURE AND HAD NO BRAKES WHATSOEVER. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED BY ALL OWNERS AFTER 100K MILEAGE OR 7 YEARS OF AGE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-01
- VIN: 1G6VS3389MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: NEED HELP FAST. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: NA TIRE SIZE: NA )
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-18
- VIN: 1G6VS3380MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED THIS REPORT WHEN IT HAPPENED. WHEN I SAW A LIST OF ALL THE ALLANTES WITH THE FAILURE, I NOTICED MU127092 WASN'T ON IT. I WAS TOLD TO RESUBMIT. ANYWAY, I RUN THE LOCAL ALLANTE CAR CLUB HERE IN ST. LOUIS AND I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW NERVOUS OUR 87-92 MEMBERS/OWNERS ARE. THEY ARE SCARED TO DRIVE THEIR CARS BECAUSE THEY COULD LOSE THEIR ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM WITH OUT ANY WARNING. ALMOST ALL OF THEM WON'T LET THEIR WIVES DRIVE OR LET THE KIDS RIDE ALONG BECAUSE OF THIS POTENTIALLY DEADLY FAILURE. THIS HAPPENED ON MY OTHER ALLANTE AS WELL (NU126027) THE CAR WAS LOW MILEAGE, IN PERFECT SHAPE, AND INSPECTED CONSTANTLY. IT HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THAT CAR HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE HYDRO SYSTEM REPLACED ALONG WITH $6,000 IN OTHER BRAKE COMPONENTS BEFORE THE COMPUTER SAID THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS SAFE (A TOTAL OF $8,500.IN PARTS/SERVICE). IT TOOK 7 WEEKS BECAUSE CADILLAC WOULDN'T RESPOND TO SERVICE QUERIES BY MY DEALER. CADILLAC IS TERRIBLE WHEN IT COMES TO THESE BRAKING SYSTEMS BECAUSE THEY KNOW WHAT A PROBLEM THEY HAVE ON THERE HANDS. THE CAR I'M REPORTING NOW, MU127092 WAS ROUGHLY $2,300 IN SERVICE AND 2 WEEKS TO REPAIR. ONE OF OUR MEMBERS HAD A BRAKE FAILURE ON HIS 88 AND HAD TO STORE HIS ALLANTE BECAUSE HE CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLCE THE SYSTEM. I CURRENTLY OWN TWO 93 ALLANTE AS WELL; BOTH WITH THE TRADITIONAL BOSCH II VACUUM POWERED SYSTEM USED ON ALL OTHER CADILLACS. I CAN DRIVE THOSE CARS WITHOUT WORRY. IT WOULD BE A BLESSING TO HAVE CADILLAC REPLACE OUR BOSCH III HYDRO SYSTEMS WITH THE BOSCH II VACUUM BOOST SYSTEM. THEN WE ALL COULD DRIVE OUR WONDERFUL CARS WITH CONFIDENCE RATHER THAN WHITE KNUCKLE FEAR. THANK YOU FOR YOU HELP. J. HESLOP, FOUNDER, GATEWAY REGION - ALLANTE APPRECIATION GROUP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS INDICATION LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON/OFF. DEALER STATED THAT ABS DOES NOT WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-06
- VIN: 1G6VS3387NU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CADDILAC WILL NOT REPLACE OR WARRANTY BRAKE SYSTEM. DEALER UNABLE TO . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-01
- VIN: 1G6VS3387MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED AND BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON - I WAS IN A PARKING LOT SO I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR. HOWEVER, THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL UNDER BRAKING AND I DRIVE IT ONLY OCCASIONALLY NOW. THE DEALER LOOKED AT IT ONCE AND REPLACED A SWITCH BUT THIS DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE NEXT TIME THEY SAID THAT IT NEEDS A PART THAT WILL COST UPWARDS OF $2600.00, I HAVE NOT YET FIXED THIS BECAUSE I FEEL THAT THIS SYSTEM WAS POORLY DESIGNED AND SHOULD NOT FAIL TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS THIS EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY OUT. DRIVER HAD TO DOWNSHIFT IN ORDER TO STOP. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ABS AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-23
- VIN: 1G62S3388MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-09-29
- VIN: 1G62S3388MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: O-RING LEAKING AT PUMP CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-06-01
- VIN: 1G6VS3385MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: UNSURE ABOUT ACTUAL DATE FAILURE - SOMETIME IN 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1G6VS3380MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING 70-80MPH I STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN AT ABOUT 40MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL LIFTED MY FOOT UP. I THEN PRESSED HARDER ON THE PEDAL AND WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICAL DOWN. FINALLY AFTER 2 SECONDS THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN AND THE CAR SKIDDED OUT OF CONTROL. THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE CAR WENT UP A CURB. NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS NOTICED. I, THE DRIVER, WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR. I HIT MY HEAD ON THE SIDE WINDOW DUE TO IMPACT ON CURB.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-20
- VIN: 1G6VS3385MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 2 MASTER CYLINDERS INSTALLED BY PREVIOUS OWNER. FOUND OUT AFTER PURCHASE ABOUT ALLANTE BRAKE PROBLEMS. WILL NOT LET WIFE OR DAUGHTER DRIVE CAR. SHOULD BE RECALLED AND CORRECTED. HELP!
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-15
- VIN: 1G6VS3386MU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH. POWER ASSIST COMPLETELY AND SUDDENLY FAILED. BREAKS WOULD BEARLY STOP CAR IN A LONG DISTANCE. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO HAVE A LONG GLIDE PATH WHEN THIS OCCURED. NO DAMAGE OR ACCIDENT RESULTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-03-17
- VIN: 1G6VS3384MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TOOK TO DEALER AND NO TROUBLE FOUND. NOT CHARGED. ABS FAILED AGAIN ON 5/7. WAITING REPAIRS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-12-28
- VIN: 1G6VS3380MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED WHILE IN PARKING LOT 3 TIMES. WOULD NOT STOP VEHICLE WITHOUT SHIFTING INTO NETRUAL. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN SYSTEM FAILED. AFTER RESTARTING VEHICLE BRAKES WORKED FINE. CALLED DEALER, THEY WANTED CAR WHEN BRAKES DID NOT WORK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BY DEALERSHIP SINCE NEW. I AM THE SECOND OWNER. TOOK DEALER THREE WEEKS AND THREE DIFFERENT PARTS TO GET VEHICLE TO WORK. FIRST PART, ABS PUMP, THEN BRAKE SWITCH, THEN MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 20,000 MILES AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BEFORE BRAKE PADS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-15
- VIN: 1G6VR3381MU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING AND MAKING A SUDDEN STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD, VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVELING. BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AGAIN VEHICLE STOPPED. PLEASE PRIVE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
1991 Cadillac Allante recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1991 Cadillac Allante.
- 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).
Negative 1991 Cadillac Allante car reviews
Positive 1991 Cadillac Allante car reviews
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I love this car! You just have to work the top right and then you have a great car!
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This car was once a real powerhouse, with an initial price tag of $55,000 and up. The engine is truly a thing of beauty; a durable, strong 4.5L V8 with plenty of power. While the convertible top is a weak point (as it tends to leak), and the electronic system can have occasional flaws, overall it's a very enjoyable car to own. However, it's not recommended for day-to-day driving.
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Great car! It's so fun to drive and looks absolutely stunning. I wouldn't trade it for any other car.
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This is a fantastic two-seater that will leave the competition in the dust. The manual convertible top may take some getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze. In fact, I can put it up and down faster than most automatic tops. The Pinafarina coach work is truly exceptional.
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A wonderful Sunday cruiser. You'll really appreciate this vehicle on the highway. It's comfortable even for those over 6 feet tall and has good mileage too! It's a steal for a rare, unique convertible.
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Are you having problems with your 1991 Cadillac Allante?
Deon Crooks 2024-10-16
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!
Marcus Connelly 2024-09-10
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.
Kameron Bartell 2024-08-03
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.