1991 Cadillac Deville engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1991 Cadillac Deville — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 1991 cadillac deville has had a problem (as had the 1985 cadillac) with sudden acceleration/engine racing. This is most noticeable when the car is stopped at a signal or stop sign. Though my foot will be firmly on the brake pedal, the car engine races and then the car lurches forward. My…”
filed Mar 4, 2010
“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.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
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 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.