no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
1996 Cadillac DevilleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 218 owner complaints about the 1996 Cadillac Deville, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 31, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Cadillac Deville has problems
218 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
43Steering1 crash/fire/injury
40Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
33Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
21Vehicle speed control
21Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
17Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
14Air bags
12Exterior lighting
11Power train
5114 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 43 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 40 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 33 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 21 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 3 |
| Air bags | 14 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 51 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1996 Cadillac Deville recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Hood: hinge and attachments
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE SECONDARY LATCH IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
1996 vs. every other Deville year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Deville median. How we score
'71'72'73'74'76'77'78'79'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1996 Cadillac Deville safety ratings
1996 Cadillac Deville 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Cadillac Deville, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL RAIL LEAKSLed to recall 04V-110
- INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTLed to recall 98V-115
- FUEL RAIL LEAKAGENo recall
- ERRATIC TURN SIGNAL OPERATIONNo recall
- POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What Deville owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CAR LOSES POWER COMPLETELY AND CUTS OFF. THERE IS NO ELECTRIC OR ENGINE AVAILABLE AND THE CAR MUST BE RESTARTED IN ORDER TO PROCEED IN TRAFFIC. THIS FAILURE USUALLY OCCURS AT LOW RATES (20-35MPH) OF SPEED BUT ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING CORNERS. POWER STEERING IS DIMINISHED DUE TO POWER FAILURE. *TR
1996 CADILLAC CONCOURS DEVILLE. 1. EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE: POWER STEERING FAILS DURING RAIN EVENTS. 2. FAILURE & CONSEQUENCES: UNABLE TO SAFELY STEER VEHICLE. 3. BELT TENSIONER REPLACED; DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *JB
ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. *AK
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