1990 Cadillac Allante service brakes, hydraulic problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1990 Cadillac Allante — 85% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power assist brake failure. Brakes are operating at 10 per cent by pumping to a gradual stop. Down-shifting and panic pumping avoided a crash. *tr”
filed Apr 19, 2010
“While attempting to apply the brakes they failed completely, took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic stated master cylinder was leaking internally which caused total brake failure. *ak *ph”
filed Oct 27, 2003
“Without warning, brakes on my 1990 cadillac allante failed and I ran into a truck at a traffic light. *tr”
filed Apr 10, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Allante years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Allante | 17 | 74% |
| 1991 Allante | 25 | 78% |
| 1989 Allante | 35 | 95% |
| 1988 Allante | 17 | 81% |
| 1987 Allante | 25 | 74% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Cadillac Allante
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.