1994 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 1994 Cadillac Brougham problems
The 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is a car with a powerful presence and impressive styling that sets it apart from other cars on the road. However, like any vehicle, it may encounter certain problems that owners have reported over the years.
- Electrical Problems: Some owners have reported electrical issues with their 1994 Fleetwood Brougham. For example, the HVAC MDL fuse may need to be removed to shut off the fan when the car is not running, and disconnecting the positive battery cable for a few minutes may not resolve the issue.
- Acceleration Issues: Another problem reported by some owners is hesitation during acceleration, accompanied by a slight ticking sound from under the dash. This issue can be puzzling and may require further investigation to diagnose and resolve.
- Suspension and Hydraulic Problems: Some owners have reported leaks, issues with the A/C and suspension (hydraulics), and the need for various repairs and replacements to address these problems.
- Mechanical Problems: While the 1994 Fleetwood Brougham is known for its reliability, some owners have reported mechanical issues, such as components failing after racking up many miles. However, this is not a widespread issue, and many owners have reported that the car is easy to work on and maintain due to its old-school design.
It's important to note that these issues are not necessarily common to all 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham owners, and many owners have reported that the car is reliable and easy to maintain. However, these issues have been reported by some owners and may be worth considering when purchasing or maintaining a 1994 Fleetwood Brougham.
1994 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:
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Cadillac Brougham vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1994 Cadillac Brougham complaints
The NHTSA has received 11 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Cadillac Brougham.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-18
- VIN: 1G6DW52P4RR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: BACKED OUT OF MY GARAGE AND STOPPED IN DRIVEWAY. SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. LOOKED UNDER HOOD AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM SIDE OF ENGINE DUE TO BRAKE FLUID BEING SPRAYED FROM A BRAKE LINE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAD BRAKE LINE REPLACED AND FOUND A HOLE WHICH HAD RESULTED FROM LINE RUBBING AGAINST CHASSIS. I HAVE SAVED THE REPLACED LINE IN CASE VERIFICATION IS DESIRED. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6DW52P2RR
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: FOR VERY BRIEF PERIODS THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN MAY 2003. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED.*AK *CB *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL PUMP FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE STALLING.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL SENSING ELEMENT IN TANK, WIRING OF THE UNITS PLUG WERE FRAYED AND CHARRED AS IF OVERHEATED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-10-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-10-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-06-01
- VIN: 1G6DW52P9RR
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: MUTI-FUNCTION TURN SIGNAL LEVER CONTINUALLY FALLS OUT OF FITTING DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. *DSH
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-11-01
- VIN: 1G6DW52P1RR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: REPLACED TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-11-01
- VIN: 1G6DW52P1RR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL TWICE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-12-28
- VIN: 1G6DW52P1RR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING/GRINDING/SQUEALING/DRAGGING AND PULLING TO THE LEFT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-12-28
- VIN: 1G6DW52P1RR
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: REPAIRED GAS GUAGE.
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