1993 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 1993 Cadillac Brougham problems
The 1993 Cadillac Brougham is known for several common problems that owners have reported over the years. One of the most frequently mentioned issues is related to the sensors, particularly the Pass Key Fault system. This system is designed to prevent theft by disabling the vehicle's ignition if it detects an unauthorized key. However, it can sometimes malfunction, causing intermittent starting problems or no-start conditions.
The Pass Key Fault system consists of a control unit located in the trunk, which communicates with the ignition key and the vehicle's security system. If the control unit detects an issue, it will illuminate the Pass Key Fault light and prevent the vehicle from starting. In some cases, the control unit itself can fail, requiring replacement. Unfortunately, used control units are not a viable option, as they cannot be reprogrammed to match the vehicle's existing key. Instead, a new or rebuilt control unit must be installed, which can be costly.
Another common problem with the 1993 Cadillac Brougham is related to the ignition system. Some owners have reported difficulty starting the vehicle, especially in humid or wet conditions. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including a faulty ignition control module, cracked induction wire covers, or a misaligned distributor.
The ignition control module is responsible for controlling the ignition system's spark output. If it fails, the vehicle may have difficulty starting or may experience misfires or surging. Replacing the ignition control module can often solve this problem, but it is important to ensure that it is properly installed and calibrated to avoid further issues.
Cracked induction wire covers can also cause starting problems, as they can allow moisture to enter the ignition system and cause short circuits. Replacing the damaged covers with new ones can help prevent this issue.
Finally, if the distributor is not properly aligned with the engine, it can cause rough idling, surging, or even stalling. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including oil pump linkage slipping or damage to the distributor itself. In some cases, simply rotating the plug wires one position counterclockwise can solve the problem, but in other cases, the distributor may need to be replaced or repaired.
In summary, the 1993 Cadillac Brougham is known for several common problems, including issues with the Pass Key Fault system, the ignition system, and the distributor. These issues can cause intermittent starting problems, difficulty starting in humid or wet conditions, rough idling, surging, or stalling. While some of these issues can be solved with relatively simple repairs, others may require more extensive work, such as replacing the control unit or the distributor. It is important for owners of these vehicles to be aware of these common problems and to address them promptly to avoid further damage or safety issues.
1993 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:
- Suspension problems
- Seat belts problems
- Steering problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Wheels problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Cadillac Brougham vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1993 Cadillac Brougham complaints
The NHTSA has received 3 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Cadillac Brougham.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-02
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G6DW5271PR
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN AUTO/PARK, ` ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE WHEN HE REALIZED THE REAR WHEELS WERE LOCKED. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THERE WAS NO FLUID IN THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS MECHANIC, WHERE THEY FOUND THAT THE REAR END HAD GONE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING WHILE BEING CHECKED OUT. MR SCC
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-07
- VIN: 1G6DW5273PR
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT. CONSUMER STATES DEALER CAN'T FINE A PART TO REPLACE SEATBELT. CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING WITHOUT SEATBELT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMTION. MR
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-05
- VIN: 1G6DW5274PR
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,WHEELS
- Summary: I AM SENDING YOU A COPY OF THIS LETTER AND COPIES OF MY REPAIRS. CURRENTLY, I DRIVE A 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM, AND I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I HAVE WRITTEN A LETTER TO THE GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON NOV. 14, 1999 AND RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. RECENTLY, ANOTHER SAFETY PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH THE CAR. HERE IS A LIST OF SAFETY PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THE CAR SINCE JUNE 1999: *AK
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