1991 Cadillac Brougham problems
The Cadillac Brougham is a line of full-size luxury cars manufactured by the Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors from the 1987 through 1992 model years and was marketed from 1977 to 1986 as the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. The optional "d'Elegance" trim package that was introduced during the Fleetwood era remained available. The model received a facelift in 1990 and was replaced by the 1993 rear wheel drive D-body Cadillac Fleetwood.
History
Originally used for a single horse drawn enclosed carriage for 2-4 people, the “Brougham” owes its name to British statesman, Henry Brougham. Cadillac first used the name in 1916 to designate an enclosed 5-7 passenger sedan body style. In the thirties, the name was given to a formal body style with an open chauffeur compartment and enclosed rear quarters, metal roof and often "razor-edged" styling. When Cadillac started offering Fleetwood bodies on some of its cars in 1925, the Brougham body style was Fleetwood bodied every year with the exception of 1926. After 1937, the Brougham name was not applied to any Cadillac for the remainder of the pre-World War II period.
The Brougham name would eventually reappear on the 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham show car which preceded the 4-door Eldorado Brougham hardtops of the 1957 to 1960 model years. The 1957 Cadillac Series 70 Eldorado Brougham joined the Sixty Special and the Series 75 as the only Cadillac models with Fleetwood bodies although Fleetwood script or crests did not appear anywhere on the exterior of the car, and so this would also mark the first time in 20 years that a Fleetwood bodied car was paired with the Brougham name.
After a five-year absence, the Brougham name reappeared as an option package on the 1965 Cadillac Sixty Special. The following year the Brougham moved up to becoming a subseries of the Fleetwood Sixty Special. This continued through 1970. Starting in 1971 the Sixty Special was only available as the well equipped Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham. When the Sixty Special Series was retired in 1977, the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham took its place as Cadillac's largest owner-driven sedan model through 1986.
The single name "Brougham" began to be used as specific Cadillac model in 1987, when the term "Fleetwood" was dropped from the former Fleetwood Brougham. It was otherwise the same as the 1986 model. The reason for the change was that Cadillac had introduced a new front-wheel drive model in 1985 and named it simply the Fleetwood. Compounding the confusion, the optional "d'Elegance" package (introduced in the upscale Fleetwood trim line in the 1970s, offering even more luxurious appointments, including button-tufted seating and rear-seat reading lamps), was available on and appended to the names of both models, resulting in a traditional body-on-frame/rear-wheel drive "Fleetwood Brougham d' Elegance" and a unibody/transverse engined "Fleetwood d' Elegance". The solution was dropping the term "Fleetwood" from the rear-wheel drive model, leaving just the "Brougham". Since it was body-on-frame, it was popular among coachbuilders who manufactured stretched limousines, along with the similar but somewhat smaller Lincoln Town Car, as well as traditional Cadillac buyers who preferred the familiar combination of exterior size, heft, and rear-wheel drive. This was the last Cadillac to be produced without airbags.
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Common 1991 Cadillac Brougham problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1991 Cadillac Brougham, several common problems have been identified:
- Brakes: The Cadillac Brougham 1991 has had multiple recalls related to brake issues, with a total of 29 complaints. These problems could range from brake system failures, brake noise, or issues with brake components.
- Equipment: Another common problem reported by owners involves equipment malfunctions, with 12 complaints. This could include issues with various components of the car such as the air conditioning system, electrical components, or other accessories.
- Other: There have been 2 complaints categorized as "Other" issues. These could encompass a wide range of problems not specifically related to brakes or equipment, such as engine issues, suspension problems, or other miscellaneous concerns.
- Wheels: Owners have reported 1 complaint related to wheels. This could involve issues with the tires, rims, alignment, or other wheel-related components.
- Seats: A single complaint has been registered regarding seats. This could refer to problems with the seat adjustment mechanisms, seat comfort, or other seat-related issues.
- Transmission: One complaint has been associated with transmission issues. This could involve transmission slipping, rough shifting, or other transmission-related problems.
Each of these reported problems can significantly impact the performance, safety, and overall driving experience of the 1991 Cadillac Brougham. Owners experiencing these issues are advised to consult with a qualified mechanic or dealership to address and resolve these concerns promptly.
1991 Cadillac Brougham car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Cadillac Brougham problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
- Power train problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Air problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1991 Cadillac Brougham vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1991 Cadillac Brougham complaints
The NHTSA has received 6 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1991 Cadillac Brougham.
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-17
- VIN: 1G6DW54E5MR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
- Summary: JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ( ABOUT 40 MPH ) I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE THE MUFFLER FALLING OFF THE CAR WITH A BANG AND THE CAR MOVING ODDLY AND HEARING A METAL NOISE. I FOUND IT TO BE THE VERY REAR CROSSMENBER ( THE ONE BEFORE THE REAR BUMPER ) HAD FALLEN OFF. I HAVE DONE WELDING FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS THIS WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN A GARAGE FROM DAY ONE AND MY MOM IS THE ONLY OWNER. THE PAINT AND UNDERCARRIAGE IS LIKE NEW! ( NO RUST AND ALL MAINTENACE HAS BEEN DONE ) IF SOMEONE ELSE HAD BEEN DRIVING THEY MAY HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR! I DID CALL LLOYDS IN DAYTONA BEACH FL ( WHERE SHE BOUGH THE CAR BUT THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME MORE TOO LOOK AT IT THEN IT COST ME TOO FIX IT ! I FEEL THIS IS A PROBLEM YOU NEED TOO LOOK AT! ALSO THE TRANSMISSIOM WENT ON OUR WAY UP TOO NY ON 5/ 11/04 IN SC.. THANK'S. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-30
- VIN: 1G6DW54E4M7
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHENEVER TAKING FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL AFTER COMING TO A STOP OR EVEN SLOWING DOWN, VEHICLE ACCLERATES FORWARD. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6DW5478MR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: NO SUMMARY
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-12-20
- VIN: 1G6DW54E1MR
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: SMALL PIECE CHIPPED FROM DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM. DOOR CAN ONLY BE UNLOCKED BY KEY FROM OUTSIDE.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-08-29
- VIN: 1G6DW54E7MR
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE POWER DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR BECAUSE A PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF THE LATCH. DRIVER'S SIDE LATCH WAS REPLACED ON 8/2/97 AND PASSENGER'S SIDE REPLACED ON 8/11/97. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE MOUNTED IN DOORS, IF DOORS UNLATCH, THERE IS NO RESTRAINT OF PASSENGERS WITH THE DOOR OPEN. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-06-05
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ON WET PAVEMENT DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING VEHICLE SKID OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT
1991 Cadillac Brougham recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1991 Cadillac Brougham.
- Manufacturer: ALLEN COACHWORKS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
- Consequence: STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
- Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
- Manufacturer: DABRYAN COACH BUILDERS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
- Consequence: STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
- Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
- Manufacturer: LIMOUSINE WERKS, INC.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
- Summary: REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS ARE TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
- Consequence: STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 WERE NOT METWITH POWER BRAKING ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
- Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
- Manufacturer: EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
- Summary: REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
- Consequence: STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 571 ARE NOT METWITH POWER ASSIST BRAKING UNIT INOPERATIVE.
- Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
- Manufacturer: MOLONEY COACH BUILDERS
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
- Summary: LIMOUSINE FAILED TO MEET STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105.
- Consequence: INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT;VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
- Remedy: REPLACE ORIGINAL REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A LARGER CYLINDER.
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