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1993 Cadillac Sixty SpecialProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1993 Cadillac Sixty Special, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Cadillac Sixty Special has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering20
Electrical system10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1993 Cadillac Sixty Special 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

Power train: axle assembly

Recall 94V-199 · Oct 13, 1994 · 403,273 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF SEPARATION OF THE COUPLING, AN OIL LEAK CAN OCCUR WHICH, WHEN EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1993 vs. every other Sixty Special 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 Sixty Special median. How we score

'91'92'93
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sixty Special owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY AT 55 MPH, ON A RAINY CONDITION, WHEN SHE NOTICE A SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING AND A LIGHT SMOKE COMING BETWEEN STEERING COLUMN AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. DEALER NOTIFIED.
Complaint 824271 · Jun 13, 1998
CONSUMER WAS TURNING OFF FREEWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, AND NOTICED LIGHT SMOKE COMING FROM STREERING COLUMN AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 824168 · Jun 10, 1998

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