1987 Cadillac Deville Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 45%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Cadillac Deville, 45% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,100 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1987 Cadillac Deville caught on fire while parked. 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 condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10119094, filed 2005-04, 108,100 miles“When engine failed consumer was not able to drive car. Consumer felt that a brand new engine should have lasted longer, only lasted 25000 miles and quit. Engine replaced with one of the same type, which is failing after 25000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #859647, filed 2000-04“The engine constantly is knocking, when the 50,000 mile warranty was up, the engine needed to be replaced, the new engine is doing the exact same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #558003, filed 2000-12“The engine was replaced two times dealer will not replace engine dealer is blaming the radiator wasn't replace by them thats why they are not replacing engine.”
NHTSA complaint #972676, filed 1995-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 7% |
| 2002 | 24 | 14% |
| 2001 | 38 | 22% |
| 2000 | 52 | 23% |
| 1999 | 47 | 25% |
| 1998 | 33 | 14% |
| 1997 | 47 | 17% |
| 1996 | 40 | 18% |
| 1995 | 18 | 14% |
| 1994 | 34 | 27% |
| 1993 | 8 | 9% |
| 1992 | 24 | 18% |
| 1991 | 15 | 17% |
| 1990 | 9 | 12% |
| 1989 | 8 | 17% |
| 1988 | 4 | 14% |
| 1987 | 18 | 45% |
| 1986 | 9 | 41% |
| 1985 | 6 | 32% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
| 1983 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1987 Cadillac Deville
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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