1991 Cadillac Deville electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1991 Cadillac Deville — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle's door locking mechanism was faulty, which allowed the doors to open independently while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed Feb 13, 2015
“At the end of short 20 mile trip as I was pulling into the driveway, I noticed smoke & flames coming out of hood / engine. The action of driving, parking and fire was simultaneous. I can not say for certain the order in which the three events happened. The engine was on fire. I left the car in park…”
filed Aug 2, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Deville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 34 | 36% |
| 2004 Deville | 47 | 28% |
| 2003 Deville | 51 | 35% |
| 2002 Deville | 45 | 26% |
| 2001 Deville | 45 | 26% |
| 2000 Deville | 60 | 27% |
| 1999 Deville | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 Deville | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 Deville | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 Deville | 17 | 8% |
| 1995 Deville | 20 | 16% |
| 1994 Deville | 15 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Cadillac Deville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.