1987 Cadillac Deville engine and engine cooling problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1987 Cadillac Deville — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1987 cadillac deville caught on fire while parked.*mr the consumer believed the fire was due to wiring repairs that were performed by the dealer. Prior to the fire the consumer had other repairs done on the car such as a new rack and pinion, struts, transmission, radiator, and repairs to the air…”
filed Apr 26, 2005
“Head gaskets blewout. Temperature light flashed on and off. Warning lights for engine did not come on.contacted dealer, and took vehicle to shop. *ak”
filed Nov 27, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Deville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Deville | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 Deville | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 Deville | 24 | 14% |
| 2001 Deville | 38 | 22% |
| 2000 Deville | 52 | 23% |
| 1999 Deville | 47 | 25% |
| 1998 Deville | 33 | 14% |
| 1997 Deville | 47 | 17% |
| 1996 Deville | 40 | 18% |
| 1995 Deville | 18 | 14% |
| 1994 Deville | 34 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 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.