1990 Cadillac Fleetwood problems
The Cadillac Fleetwood was a full-size luxury sedan that was marketed by Cadillac from the 1976 to 1996 model years. Taking its nameplate from a coachbuilder historically associated with the General Motors division, the Cadillac Fleetwood became a stand-alone model line in 1985.
The first generation of the Fleetwood was introduced as Cadillac converted its C-body platform to front-wheel drive. Serving between the Sedan deVille and the Sixty Special in the front-wheel drive Cadillac line, the Fleetwood also filled the gap between the deVille and the rear-wheel drive Fleetwood Brougham (Cadillac Brougham from 1987-1992). The second generation moved to the D-body platform, serving as the replacement of the Brougham (the Fleetwood Brougham returned as a trim option).
Following the 1996 model year, Cadillac retired its Fleetwood line as GM ended production of its full-size sedan lines in North America. Within Cadillac, its large sedan lines were consolidated solely to the deVille series (later the Cadillac DTS).
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Common 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Cadillac Fleetwood 1990, several common problems have been reported:
- Hard Brake Pedal: Another common problem reported is a sudden change in brake pedal feel, where it becomes extremely hard. This issue can affect the braking performance of the vehicle and may require inspection and potential repairs to the braking system.
- Anti-Theft System Causing Starting Issues: Some owners have faced starting problems due to the anti-theft system that uses a raised-chip key. This issue can prevent the car from starting and may require troubleshooting of the anti-theft system to resolve the problem.
- Auto Level Ride Compressor Failure: The auto level ride compressor in the Cadillac Fleetwood may fail, leading to issues with the vehicle's suspension system. This problem can affect the ride quality and handling of the car and may necessitate repairs or replacement of the compressor.
- Electrical and Fuel System Problems: Complaints have included issues related to the electrical system, fuel system, and ignition system. Correcting these problems often involves repairs to the alternator, starter, battery, cleaning connections, and addressing fuel system issues.
These common problems reported by owners of the Cadillac Fleetwood 1990 highlight various issues that can affect the performance, safety, and reliability of the vehicle. Addressing these concerns promptly through proper diagnosis and repairs is essential to ensure the continued functionality and longevity of the car.
How much is a 1990 Fleetwood Cadillac worth?
The value of a used 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood ranges from $1,750 to $9,068, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.
What engine is in a 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Specifications for Cadillac Fleetwood Sedan 4.5 V8 Automatic, 182hp, 1990 4-speed.
What kind of engine is in a Cadillac Fleetwood?
| Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 250 cu in (4.1 L) HT-4100 V8 252 cu in (4.1 L) Buick V6 307 cu in (5.0 L) Oldsmobile V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) LF9 Diesel V8 368 cu in (6.0 L) L62 V8 425 cu in (7.0 L) L33/L35 V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed TH-400 automatic 3-speed TH-350C automatic 4-speed TH-200-4R automatic |
| Dimensions |
How much is a 1991 Fleetwood Cadillac?
The value of a used 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood ranges from $1,682 to $9,146, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
What engine is in a 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Specifications for Cadillac Fleetwood Sedan 4.5 V8 Automatic, 182hp, 1990 4-speed.
How much is a 1990 Fleetwood Cadillac worth?
The value of a used 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood ranges from $1,750 to $9,068, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options. Get a free appraisal here.
What happened to the Cadillac Fleetwood?
(201 kW) LT1 Chevrolet 350 V8, derived from the Chevrolet Corvette and shared with the Chevrolet Impala SS, Chevrolet Caprice 9C1, and Buick Roadmaster. The Cadillac Fleetwood, along with its B-Body stablemates, was retired by General Motors in December of 1996.
When did Cadillac stop making Fleetwood?
1996
The Cadillac Fleetwood is a luxury car model manufactured by the Cadillac division of General Motors between 1976 and 1996.
1990 Cadillac Fleetwood car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Cadillac Fleetwood problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1990 Cadillac Fleetwood complaints
The NHTSA has received 22 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 1990 FLEETWOOD HAD AN ERROR IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.*MR THE FUEL TUBE MOUNTED FROM THE BODY TO FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, AT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR THERE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE SECURITY CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FUEL TUBE AND THE PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE CONNECTION DID NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY, IT CONNECTED, BUT DID NOT SECURE THE TUBE TO THE REGULATOR. * PH *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-02
- VIN: 1G6CB5337L4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND BRAKES FAILED, ABS LIGHT HAD COME ON. DEALER REPLACED 1 MODULE, ACCUMULATOR AND PUMP.*AK *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GCB533XL42
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN EXITING FROM THE HIGHWAY CONSUMER HAS HAD THE FUEL PRESSURE CHECKED AND FUEL RAIL CHANGED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GCB533XL42
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL TANK LEAKED WHEN FULL. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6CB5338L4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED UNDER NORMAL BRAKING, PEDAL BECAME HARD, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH CAUSED A MINOR COLLISION. BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-10-07
- VIN: 1G6CB5339L4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6CB5339L4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ABS BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT GO OUT, THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE BRAKING POWER. THIS PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED. PLEASE PROVID FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-03-21
- VIN: 1G6CB533XL4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: GOING 60MPH, WHEN STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. APPLIED BRAKES & NOTHING HAPPENED. HAD NO BRAKES. WAS EXITING WHEN BRAKES FAILED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE ABS BRAKE PUMP & MOTOR. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-27
- VIN: 1G6CB5334L4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UP TP 90 MPH. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6CB533414
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: MICHELIN FRONT TIRES STARTED TO TEAR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1991-02-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS GOES TO APPLY BRAKES, FEELS AS THOUGH BRAKES WILL NOT STOP IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY BRAKING SITUATION. THIS IS A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-06-19
- VIN: 1G6CB533XL4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: COMPLETE ABS BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-08-09
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6CB5336L4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DRIVING 35MPH, APPLIED THE BRAKES, THEY LOCKED. VEHICLE CONTINUED MOVING; WENT INTO GAS STATION & HIT PARKED VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED. REPLACED BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED QUICKLY AT ANY SPEED, PEDAL BECOMES HARD AND VEHICLE WON'T STOP. *SLC
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: AUTOMTIC DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-06-11
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 'ELECTRICAL SMELL ENTERED PASSENGER'S COMPARMENT AND SMOKE ILLUMINATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIPS FINDINGS : ELECTRICAL WIRING SWITCH. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-05-28
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6CB1333L4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP, WITH SPEEDS OF 30 TO 35MPH, THE PEDAL CONTINUED TO MANEUVER, CAUSING AN EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6CB533XL4
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL BECOMES INTERMIITTENTLY VERY HARD TO APPLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, PLEASE GIVE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-08-05
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: GAS TANK LEAK.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-03-20
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 5MPH, LOST CONTROL AN BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE CAR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-07-15
- VIN: 1B6DW5473LR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAN NOT SEE THE READING ON THE DASH BOARD WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE USED IN DAY LIGHT. TT
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-05-31
- VIN: 1G6CB133XL4
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILURE, CANNOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE. TT
1990 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood.
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
- 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).
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1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Problems and Complaints - 22 Issues
Problem with your 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood? Our list of 22 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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Are you having problems with your 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Marco Crist 2024-09-28
This automobile was purchased used and is in immaculate shape. It has 172450 miles on the odometer and has never once had a problem. If you're looking for a really big car with lots of options for under $5,000, go for it and purchase a Caddy Fleetwood, no matter how many miles are on it!
Gaston Rutherford 2024-08-11
Hey there! You're the best caddy ever!
Hollis Powlowski 2024-06-18
I managed to get a clean, low mileage sixty special at a great price. This car has loads of power and is quiet at the same time. It has tons of room and comfortable seats - everything you'd expect out of a Cadillac. I don't think there is any other car on the road today at this price that would even remotely compare to the comfort, power, and style of this beauty.
Darion Ziemann 2024-03-07
I love the car! However, I have had some issues with the heat and air conditioning.