1993 Cadillac Deville recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Transmission / drivetrain
What's wrong, in plain English: The parts that send engine power to the wheels. Failure can mean a sudden loss of power or the car rolling away. THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
What could happen: 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.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1993 DEVILLE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Cadillac dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 94V199000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Summary: THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
Notes: SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN; AXLE ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1993 Cadillac Deville owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (24), Hydraulic (24), Transmission / drivetrain (22), Electrical system (13), Engine (12).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/09/2018 · Electrical system
AS A DISABLED VIETNAM MILITARY VETERAN MY 1993 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR ANYPLACE WILL SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE WITH NO WARNING. LOOKING FOR ANSWERS TO WHY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS
06/30/2015 · Transmission / drivetrain
THE ENGINE FELL OUT THE ENGINE CRADDLE BROKE LOSE FROM THE FRAME IT RUSTED THROUGH THE REST OF THE CAR HAS NO RUST AND IS IN PERFECT CONDITION.THANK GOD I HAD JUST GOTTON OF THE HIGHWAY AND IT HAPPENED STPPED AT THE STOP SIGN.DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE .
07/05/2011 · Airbags · crash
PURCHASED 2003 CADILLAC DHS FROM COAST CADILLAC, THE NEXT MONTH WE HAD TO GET A NEW ENGINE FROM RANCHO MOTORS. LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER THAT WE HAD TO GET A NEW COMPUTER. MY HUSBAND HAD A CAR ACCIDENT ON JULY 4, 2009 WHERE HE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AAA ADJUSTER CAME TO DIAMOND CAR COLLISION IN HESPERIA AND STATED THE CAR WAS NOT TO…
09/10/2009 · Body / structure
WAS DRIVING IN A 25MPH ZONE WHEN BOTH REAR ENGINE CRADLE MOUNTS BROKE LOOSE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP EFFECTING STEERING OF SAID CAR. HAD THIS BEEN ON A HIGHWAY, SERIOUS INJURY COULD HAVE RESULTED. *TR
06/10/2009 · Transmission / drivetrain · fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BURNING AND LEAKING A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL. THE CONTACT ALWAYS NOTICED OIL SPOTS ON THE GROUND AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN FOR A WHILE, SMOKE WILL APPEAR FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE, RATHER THAN THE HOOD. THE FAILURE HAS ALSO CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO STOP…
08/28/2008 · Wheels / tires
1993 CADILLAC STS LOST ITS RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE REAR BUMPER. *NJ THE TIRE LUG NUTS BROKE OFF ON THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. THE TIRE ALSO HAD EXCESSIVE TREAD WEAR. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0562-91)*JB LETTER UPDATED 03/17/10*BF
01/22/2008 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE. OCCASIONALLY, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRANGE ODOR AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND LEAKING TRANSAXLE FLUID FROM THE COOLING LINE. HE STATED THAT HE NORMALLY DRIVES 1 OR 2 MILES, BUT AFTER DRIVING 60 MILES BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE SMELL, SMOKING, AND LEAKING WORSENED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER.…
09/01/2006 · Brakes
CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING 1993 CADILLAC DEVILLE WHICH WAS REPAIRED WITH 9 DEFECTIVE BRAKE PART BY MECHANIC. *KB AFTER BRAKE REPAIR WERE MADE THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SHOOK SEVERELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CADILLAC AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT MIDAS USED DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE CONSUMER CLAIMS THE MIDAS BUYS FOREIGN PARTS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE AND NOT TEST OR…