1990 Cadillac Deville problems
The Cadillac DeVille is a model name used by Cadillac over eight generations, originally used to designate a trim level of the 1949 Cadillac Series 62 and later to designate a standalone model in the brand range. The last model marketed specifically as a DeVille was the 2005 full-size sedan, at the time, Cadillac's largest model.
For 2006, the Deville nameplate was retired, when the model line was carried forward (with minor revisions) as the Cadillac DTS, using a nomenclature adopted by the Cadillac STS and CTS.
Early history
The name "DeVille" is derived from the French de la ville or de ville meaning "of the town". In French coach building parlance, a coupé de ville, from the French couper (to cut) i.e. shorten or reduce, was a short four-wheeled closed carriage with an inside seat for two and an outside seat for the driver and this smaller vehicle was intended for use in the town or city (de ville). An (unshortened) limousine or (in the United States) town car has a division between the passenger and driver compartments and if the driver's seat is outside it may be called a sedanca de ville or town car.
The first Cadillac "Coupe de Ville" was shown during the 1949 Motorama. It was built on a Cadillac Sixty Special chassis and featured a dummy air-scoop, chrome trim around front wheel openings, and a one-piece windshield and rear glass. The interior was black and trimmed in gray leather, including the headliner, to match the roof color. It was equipped with a telephone in the glove compartment, a vanity case and a secretarial pad in the rear armrest, power windows and highly decorative chrome interior trim. The prototype "Coupe de Ville" was used by GM President Charles E. Wilson until 1957 when he presented it to his secretary. At some time during this period it acquired a dark Vicodec roof. The prototype "Coupe de Ville" was found and restored in the 2010s; it was in a private collection in London, Ontario, Canada as of 2017.
The Cadillac Series 62 Coupe de Ville was introduced late in the 1949 model year. Along with the Buick Roadmaster Riviera, and the Oldsmobile 98 Holiday, it was among the first pillarless hardtop coupes ever produced. At US$3,496 ($44,768 in 2023 dollars ) it was only a dollar less than the Series 62 convertible, and like the convertible, it came with power windows standard. It was luxuriously trimmed, with leather upholstery and chrome 'bows' in the headliner to simulate the ribs of a convertible top. In its first year the Series 62 Coupe de Ville only sold 2,150 units. But 1950 sales more than doubled to 4507, and in 1951 sales more than doubled again to 10,241 exceeding the sales for the Series 62 Club Coupe that year. Also, in 1951, Coupe de Ville chrome script appeared on the rear roof pillar for the first time, to further distinguish it from the Series 62 Club Coupe.
In 1956 the Series 62 Coupe de Ville was joined by the Series 62 Sedan de Ville, Cadillac's first standard production 4-door hardtop. Similarly to the Coupe de Ville, it was also more expensive and more luxuriously trimmed than the standard 4-door Series 62. With 41,732 sold, it also easily outsold the Series 62 sedan in its very first year. Given their sales success, it was only natural that the Coupe de Ville and Sedan de Ville were moved to their own separate series in 1959, the Series 6300, being joined by a DeVille convertible in 1964.
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Common 1990 Cadillac Deville problems
Common Problems with the Cadillac DeVille 1990
- Power Window Regulator Failure
A common issue in DeVilles dating back to the 1991 model year is the failure of one or both power window regulators in each door. This failure causes the window to fall into the door and prevents it from rolling back up, requiring a replacement that can cost between $538 and $579.
- HVAC System Problems
Owners of 1990 DeVille models have reported issues with the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Specifically, some HVAC door actuators can fail, leading to incorrect delivery of air or having it at the wrong temperature. Diagnosis and repair costs for these HVAC issues can vary.
- Electrical and Infotainment System Concerns
The Cadillac CUE infotainment system in some models has been reported to have issues like bubbling, cracking, and unresponsiveness. This system's layers have been prone to delaminating over time, causing problems. Additionally, electrical issues related to the power steering system have been a concern, with a recall in March 2019 affecting various Cadillac models, including the DeVille.
- Head Gasket Leaks
The Cadillac Northstar engine, known for its advanced technology, has faced head gasket failures, particularly in models between 1993 and 2005. These failures, often referred to as the 'Northstar Condition,' have affected a significant number of vehicles and require thorough diagnosis and repair to address the issue effectively.
These common problems reported by owners of the 1990 Cadillac DeVille highlight a range of issues from engine-related concerns to electrical and HVAC system malfunctions. Addressing these problems promptly and with the help of qualified professionals can ensure the longevity and reliability of this classic Cadillac model.
What years of DeVille to avoid?
Overheating and cracked engine blocks in Cadillac DeVilles
The popular 2000 and 2002 Cadillac DeVilles are prime casualties, with the engine tending to overheat due to a leaking head gasket. Alternatively, a water pump leak could be preventing your coolant circulating freely through your engine.
What is a 1990 Cadillac worth?
The value of a used 1990 Cadillac DeVille ranges from $1,482 to $9,231, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
What engine did the 1990 Cadillac DeVille have?
Used 1990 Cadillac DeVille Sedan - Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 180 hp @ 4,300 rpm |
| Torque | 245 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm |
How long can a Cadillac DeVille last?
How Many Miles Does a Cadillac Last? A new Cadillac typically drives between 150,000 and 200,000 miles with proper maintenance. This translates to about 10 to 13 years for an average driver clocking 15,000 miles per year.
What years of DeVille to avoid?
Overheating and cracked engine blocks in Cadillac DeVilles
The popular 2000 and 2002 Cadillac DeVilles are prime casualties, with the engine tending to overheat due to a leaking head gasket. Alternatively, a water pump leak could be preventing your coolant circulating freely through your engine.
What is a 1990 Cadillac worth?
The value of a used 1990 Cadillac DeVille ranges from $1,482 to $9,231, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
What engine did the 1990 Cadillac DeVille have?
Used 1990 Cadillac DeVille Sedan - Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 180 hp @ 4,300 rpm |
| Torque | 245 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm |
How long can a Cadillac DeVille last?
How Many Miles Does a Cadillac Last? A new Cadillac typically drives between 150,000 and 200,000 miles with proper maintenance. This translates to about 10 to 13 years for an average driver clocking 15,000 miles per year.
1990 Cadillac Deville car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Cadillac Deville problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1990 Cadillac Deville vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1990 Cadillac Deville
The NHTSA has received 94 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1990 Cadillac Deville. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1990 Cadillac Deville vehicles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-15
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD5331L4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: THE CAR WHILE TURNING INTERMITTENTLY DIES AND LOOSES ANY ACCELERATION STALLS AND MOST OF THE TIME STARTS BACK UP WHEN LIFTING FOOT OF THE GAS AND SOMETIMES DIES. ALSO THE CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN SOMETIMES VERY QUICKLY. THE CAR STALLING WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN GOT ME T-BONED BY SOMEONE WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS DEFECT IS GOING TO GET SOMEBODY KILLED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-06
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ON WARM DAYS, WHEN DRIVING WITH AIRCONDITIONING.TURNED ON, THE CAR STALLS AND THEN QUICKLY STARTS UP AGAIN. NO NOTICE FROM COMPUTER PROBLEM LIGHT. NOTE OTHER OWNERS OF THIS CAR HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS EVEN AFTER DEALER CHECK.........ONE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT IT IS THE BAFFLE AROUND THE FUEL TAKE THAT CUTS THE IGNITION OUT AND I SHOULD KEEP FUEL COMPLETELY FILLED TO TOP OR AT LEAST HALF FULL. YESTERDAY WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN, IT WAS WARM IN LOS ANGELS, HAD 11 GALLONS IN TANK AND STILL HAD PROBLEM. NO RECALL WAS EVER INITIATED BY US GOVERNMENT OR GM. MY CAR IS A 1990 CAD WITH ONLY 80,000 MILES AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-10-19
- VIN: 1G6CD5336L4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL WITH SPEED AT 100+ MILES PER HOUR. THE BRAKES FAILED/ WOULD NOT MOVE. THE ACCELERATOR MOVED AWAY FROM MY FOOT. THIS HAPPEN A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES WITH MY CAR. EACH TIME THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A DIFFERENT PROBLEM. MY CAR WAS A 1990 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4 DOOR. THE TOYOTA RECALL DESCRIBED EXACTLY WHAT HAPPEN TO MY CAR. THE 911 CALL TELEVISED ON THE NEWS WITH THE FAMILY THAT WAS KILLED IN THE TOYOTA CAR, THE CALLER SAID "THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL AND THE BRAKES HAD FAILED". THIS IS WHAT I REMEMBER WITH MY INCIDENTS AND THIS BROUGHT BACK THOSE MEMORIES. I HOPE THIS CAN HELP. I DO NOT BELIEVE IT IS THE FLOOR MATS, THAT IS WHAT I THOUGHT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE BRAKE BOOSTER AT FIRST AND THEN SAID IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. I DID SENT A COMPLAINT TO GMC IN DETROIT, MI BUT NEVER HEARD BACK. *TR
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD5333L4
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SMOKE FOR THIRTY SECONDS. THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR TWO MONTHS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO FAIL. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE AXLE WHEN MAKING A LEFT AND RIGHT TURN. THE STEERING FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 175,512 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,480.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-11-18
- VIN: 1G6CD1334L4
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: GAS LEAK UNDER THE CAR, GAS LINE RUSTED, TANK RUSTED. LINE AND TANK REPLACED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-01
- VIN: 1G6CD1336LU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FOR ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS AND THEN THE ACCELERATION STOPPED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A CADILLAC DEALER. THE LOCAL MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE ON 3 OCCASIONS AND WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. REPAIR INVOICES WERE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 44,356. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD5330L4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE TRUNK LID SHUT AND LOCKED WITH CONSUMER'S HAND STUCK IN IT. A NEIGHBOR HAD TO PRY OPEN THE TRUNK WITH A TIRE IRON. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *AK TRUNK LID WAS FROZEN, WHEN HAND WAS STUCK IN THE LID, THE LOCK SETTING MISALIGNED. INCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE, BOTH IN COLD TEMPERATURE. CONSUMER SUSPECTED THE ICING AROUND THE TRUNK WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM. IN ADDITION, EVEN THE USE OF A KEY WON'T UNLOCK THE TRUNK. *LA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6CB533XL4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE CONSUMER SET THE CRUISE CONTROL AT 48 MPH. THE CONSUMER CAME UPON A VEHICLE THAT WAS MAKING A TURN THEREFORE SHE HAD TO SLOW DOWN. SHE STATED SHE PUT HER FOOT ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. SHE THEN PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE STILL DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. THE CONSUMER ENDED UP REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE VEHICLE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE DRIVER BLACKED OUT FOR A MINUTE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE CAME TO SHE WAS HANGING OFF AN EMBANKMENT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE STATES THAT HER CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE CONSUMER HAS RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT A LOT OF CADILLAC'S ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE. *NM
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A JBS TECHNOLOGY REMOTE STARTER PROBLEM WHICH HE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. IT WAS CALLED THE BULLDOG REMOTE CONTROL STARTER. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-01
- VIN: 1G6CD5334L4
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE DRIVERS SEAT-BELT LATCH NO LONGER WILL RETAIN THE BUCKLE WHEN INSERTED. *LA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-29
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD5339L4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY REASON VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO DECELERATE VEHICLE AND THEY DIDN'T WORK, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. DEALER AND INDEPENDENT SHOP COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-08
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1LNCM974XLY
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE FIRE.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED THE TURNPIKE, THE ENGINE ALL OF A SUDDEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-12-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: LETTER FM FLORENCE LEISHMAN (WA) REGARDING AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING PROBLEM WITH THE TRUNK OF HER 1990 CADILLAC. REPLY TO FLORENCE LEISHMAN. MS. FLORENCE LEISHMAN HAD HER HANDS INJURED ON DECEMBER 23, 2002 WHEN HER FINGERS WERE TRAPPED IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR AND AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED ON HER FINGERS. SHE HAD TO PULL HER FINGERS OUT, BREAKING 6 OF HER FINGERNAILS, AND DEVELOPED MULTIPLE CONTUSIONS TO HER FINGER NAILS AND HEMATOSIS. SHE DEVELOPED SOME RESIDUAL NUMBNESS . *AK *JB *CB
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-12-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Summary: THE BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLEY OVER 3000 MILES. TS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-09
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CABLE TO BATTERY REPEATLY LOOSENED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.*AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-01
- VIN: 1G6CD1338L4
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: MICHELIN, TPG SPEC, P205/70H15, DOT M3H3819X409, REPLACEMENT TIRES WITH 10000 MILES ON A 1990, CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE. RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD BELT SEPARATION, THEN, ON 24 JUNE 2002, LEFT REAR TIRE HAD BELT SEPARATION.*AK *JG
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD1338L4
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WIFE LEFT CAR PARKED IN DRIVEWAY IN PARK, EXITED THE CAR WALKED TO THE TOP OF THE DRIVE TO PICK UP RAKES PROCEEDED BACK BEHIND AND PAST THE CAR WHEN THE CAR CRASHED INTO HER CRITICALLY INJURIING HER.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-15
- VIN: 21G6CD5331L
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS IS MALFUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. THER E WILL BE NO BRAKES, UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE. REPLACED PART TWICES. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-10
- VIN: 1G6CD5330L4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE, RAISING UP TO 80 MPH+. HAS TO STEP ON BRAKES TO SLOWDOWN, AND SOMETIME TO MAKE VEHICLE STOP, A MECHANIC SAID REASON COULD BE THAT THROTTLE VALVE WILL STICK OPEN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-10
- VIN: 1G6CD5330L4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON THE BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP OR REDUCE SPEED, BUT BRAKES WILL MALFUNCTION. SOMETIMES RESULTS IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-21
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD1337L4
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AFTER STARTING VEHICLE AND PLACING IT INTO NEUTRAL VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR INTO REVERSE, CRASHING INTO A PICNIC TABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6CD1336L4
- Components: PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE. TOOK OUT OWNERS MANUAL, AND IT STATED THAT BRAKE MAY FREEZE UP AT TIMES. CONSUMER PUT CAR IN PARK AND GOT OUT TO REACH LEVER, WHEN CONSUMER PULLED LEVER, VEHICLE LURCHED SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, RIGHT FRONT TIRE ROLLED OVER CONSUMER'S LEG, AND VEHICLE HIT A PARKED CAR BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. CONSUMER HAS YET CONTACT THE DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STILL HAS NOT RECOVERED COMPLETELY DUE TO THE SEVERE TISSUE DAMAGE DONE TO THE LEG AND BOTH FEET. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-01
- VIN: 1G6CD533XL4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THERE HAS BEEN 2 TIMES THAT THIS ENGINE HAS FAILED ALMOST COSTING OUR LIVES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6CD5336L4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: REPLACED THE WATER PUMP THREE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST TWO YEARS. TOO MANY OTHER PROBLEMS TO LIST. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-01
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I HAVE WRITTEN TO CADILLAC AND WILL TRY TO ATTACH THAT NOTE. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
1990 Cadillac Deville recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1990 Cadillac Deville.
- 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).
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
- Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASESTO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
- Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
Negative 1990 Cadillac Deville car reviews
Positive 1990 Cadillac Deville car reviews
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I had an 85 Coupe de Ville several years ago that I absolutely loved. I purchased my 90 model back in 2003 with only 33,000 miles on it. It was previously owned by a sweet little old lady who unfortunately passed away. The only thing I'm not too fond of is the Carriage Vinyl roof (half roof) which I had to replace.
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I'm so glad I found this amazing car at a used car lot! Although the driver door didn't open, I knew I had to have it after a test drive. Despite having 121,000 miles on it, it drives like a dream and always puts me at ease. I'm excited to make restoring this classic car my new hobby and bring it back to its original beauty!
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The 1990 Cadillac DeVille is a truly elegant car with a responsive engine that reacts instantly to the depression of your foot. It is a reliable car that has stood the test of time and cannot be easily replaced today in terms of value. If you are lucky enough to find one, you will understand the joy of driving a Cadillac. The interior space is unparalleled, even by limousine standards. My wife and I love taking long trips in this car and arriving feeling refreshed and energized. Additionally, the car is a beast in the snow, a well-kept secret that surprises even teenagers in their Ford Mustang 5.0 at red lights when I leave them in my rearview mirror.
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Hello! I just wanted to share how much I adore my 1990 Cadillac DeVille. I've owned it since 2002 when it had only 55,000 miles on it, and it has been a reliable car for me until recently. Unfortunately, I've had to replace the battery three times in the past eleven months, and I'm not sure why. I've taken it to two different mechanics, but they haven't been able to figure out the issue. As a parent of two young children, I need a dependable car, so I may have to consider selling it. Despite the recent reliability problems, I still love everything about the car!
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Hey there! Did you know that even after all these years, the 1990 model still holds its own against current models?
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Monserrat Leuschke 2024-09-18
I bought this car when it was already twelve years old and had 100,000 miles on it. It was really comfortable to ride in, had good handling (especially for a car of this size), and had adequate power. This was the first year of multiport fuel injection, which increased the horsepower from 155 to 180, something the car definitely needed. The backseat is HUGE! The power pulldown trunk is a cool feature. The digital dash was nice, as the analog only goes up to 85 MPH. Its gas mileage averaged 15 MPG in combined city/highway driving. With high gas prices and these cars requiring premium fuel, it wasn't a good match. The body has a nice classic shape, and the rear window is limo-like. The small, high rear shelf gives the car a more
Rogelio Buckridge 2024-06-04
It's a pretty good car overall, but it wouldn't have been my first choice.