1993 Cadillac Deville problems & reliability
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Cadillac Deville. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
7 complaints report injuries (9 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1993 Cadillac Deville vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes with 3 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 24% |
| Power Train | 18 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 12% |
| Suspension | 9 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 10% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 9% |
| Structure | 8 | 9% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% |
| Seats | 3 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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”
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · filed Apr 9, 2018
“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 .”
Power Train · filed Jun 30, 2015
“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…”
Air Bags · filed Jul 5, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Cadillac Deville.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
4.0l l47, 4.6l ld8 l37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose. Also including model 2003 cadillac eldorado. *mr
01792 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and oil pan sealing by using rtv sealant. *tt
030601027 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2003
Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise. *tt
990601010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1999
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Service engine soon light on and chuggle or surge. Diagnostic trouble code p0741 or diagnostic trouble code 39 (tcc stuck off). *tt
3179 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ·
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1993 Cadillac Deville in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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