1996 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 1996 Cadillac Brougham problems
The 1996 Cadillac Brougham is known for several common problems that have been reported by owners. Here are some of the most frequently mentioned issues:
- Coolant system problems: Some owners have reported problems with the coolant system, including overheating and leaks. These issues can be caused by a variety of factors, including a faulty thermostat, a damaged water pump, or a leak in the coolant system. In some cases, the problem can be resolved by replacing the faulty component or by repairing the leak.
- Low fuel pressure: Some owners have reported problems with low fuel pressure, which can cause the car to chug or run poorly. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including a clogged fuel filter, a faulty fuel pump, or a problem with the fuel pressure regulator. In some cases, the problem can be resolved by replacing the faulty component or by cleaning the fuel system.
- System failures: Some owners have reported problems with various systems in the car, including the alarm system and the electrical system. These issues can be caused by a variety of factors, including faulty wiring, blown fuses, or a problem with the system's software. In some cases, the problem can be resolved by replacing the faulty component or by resetting the system.
In summary, the 1996 Cadillac Brougham is known for several common problems, including heater core clogging, pass key code failure, coolant system problems, low fuel pressure, and system failures. These issues can be caused by a variety of factors and can be resolved by replacing the faulty component or by repairing the affected system.
1996 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:
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Visibility problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1996 Cadillac Brougham vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1996 Cadillac Brougham complaints
The NHTSA has received 4 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1996 Cadillac Brougham.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6DW52P6TR
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THROTTLE IS VERY HARD. CONSUMER HAS TO ALMOST STAND ON THE GAS PEDAL TILL IT BREAKS LOOSE FROM THE HOLD. SAME PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER EVERY STOP. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6DW52P7TR
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT PROPERLY REGISTER CORRECT LEVELS OF FUEL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER LEASED THE CAR NEW ON JANUARY 16, 1996 AND STATES THE GAS GAUGE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY FROM DAY ONE, THE TANK WAS REPLACED 3 OR 4 TIMES ALONG WITH HOSES AND THE SAME CONDITIONS CONTINUE. *SLC
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-09-09
- VIN: 1G6DW52P9TR
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE 45 TO 55 MPH LEFT MIRRIOR STARTED SHAKING AND VIBRATING SO MUCH THAT CONSUMER CAN'T SEE OUT OF THE MIRRIOR. THE RIGHT ONE IS STATIONERY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6DL52P2TR
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES GRAB, MOSTLY ON THE LEFT SIDE. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT CRACKS WERE FOUND IN BRAKE PADS. LEFT FRONT WHEEL LOCKS UP AND TEARS RUBBER OF TIRES. *AK
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