1986 Cadillac Deville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1986 Cadillac Deville, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1986 Cadillac Deville/fleetwood ABS brake system. Consumer requests that enforcement of same inspection, testing and replacement of the failed braking parts for his vehicle. The consumer stated the ABS did not perform in a satisfactory manner. The consumer stated the ABS was flawed. The consumer stated water came in contact with the electrical components that affected the ABS. The consumer requested the electrical brake pump harness at no cost to him. Recall 87v093000”
NHTSA complaint #10244848, filed 2008-10“Anti-lock brake sensor cable malfunctions, causing sudden acceleration/left rear brake to lock up/premature wear on front brakes & tires/ vibration/noise.”
NHTSA complaint #478258, filed 1995-01Related recalls
- 87V093000Jun 23, 1987The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump…Covers: Cadillac Deville 1986–1987, Pontiac 6000 1986–1987, Oldsmobile 98 1986–1987 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 8% |
| 2004 | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 | 16 | 11% |
| 2002 | 12 | 7% |
| 2001 | 19 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 | 36 | 15% |
| 1997 | 62 | 23% |
| 1996 | 21 | 10% |
| 1995 | 12 | 9% |
| 1994 | 18 | 14% |
| 1993 | 22 | 24% |
| 1992 | 24 | 18% |
| 1991 | 29 | 33% |
| 1990 | 23 | 30% |
| 1989 | 7 | 15% |
| 1988 | 4 | 14% |
| 1987 | 5 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1986 Cadillac Deville
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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