1989 Cadillac Allante Problems
- Complaints
- 37filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 16 mpgcombined, 4.5L 8-cyl FWD · 14 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Cadillac Allante (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 1989 Cadillac Allante. The part named most often is brakes, with 36 complaints (97% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and other or unknown (2). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes36 97%
- Electrical system2 5.4%
- Other or unknown2 5.4%
- Equipment1 2.7%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Both ABS system and brake system failed at the same time. I had absolutely no brakes. Dealer replaced ABS pump as repair. One week later, both systems failed again at speed. Absolutely no brakes again. Dealer replaced ABS pump and accumulator. The owners' manual says that conventional brakes will remain if there is an ABS failure. That was not my experience.”
NHTSA complaint #700650, filed 1998-11Electrical system: “Ebcm failed, antilock system inactive, poor braking ability as antilock system goes nuts for the first few minutes of driving,went to dealer to replace ebcm, part not available anymore from gmc. My car is now a safety hazard. Gm should continue to provide such a vital part related to the saftey of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #743542, filed 2001-04Other or unknown: “I was driving to church with my daughter on october 24, 1999 travelling about 35 MPH on dry pavement with outside temperature about 70 f. As I applied brakes to stop at a traffic light, the brake pedal went down as usual, but suddenly pushed my foot up and braking effect became noticeable less. Fortunately, on sunday there is not much traffic at this intersection, but with more a usual traffic pattern I would have certainly been in an accident. There was no warning prior to this event. The brakes appeared to be working normally. …”
NHTSA complaint #714755, filed 1999-11Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1989 Cadillac Allante version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allante FWD | 4.5L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Cadillac Allante in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA99017Braking system failureClosed · Jun 30, 1999
- PE99012Braking systemClosed · Feb 5, 1999
- DP99001Braking systemClosed · Jan 6, 1999
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Cadillac Allante.
Other model years of the Cadillac Allante
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 60,772 | 1 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 23 | 53,137 | 0 | — | 16 | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 32 | 132,668 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 40 | 71,500 | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 37 | — | 0 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 21 | — | 1 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 34 | 130,000 | 0 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Cadillac Allante model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Cadillac Allante have?
NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 1989 Cadillac Allante as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Cadillac Allante is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 36 complaints (97% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1989 Cadillac Allante been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1989 Cadillac Allante get?
The EPA rates the 1989 Cadillac Allante (Allante, 4.5L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.