1989 Cadillac Deville Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 48 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 fuel system of the 1989 Cadillac Deville, 6% of the 48 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Had new tires put on vehicle, and dealer noticed that there was a gas leak. Took the car to the local mechanic who removed the gas tank because it sat on top of the the fuel sending unit. Fuel sending unit rusted because moisture backed up in the lines. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #850119, filed 1999-10“After accelerating throttle keeps pumping, dealer has been contacted, and can not correct problem. Alternator failed, front brakes make noises, also the fuel filter was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8006945, filed 2002-04Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 40 | 15% |
| 1996 | 35 | 16% |
| 1995 | 37 | 29% |
| 1994 | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 | 6 | 7% |
| 1992 | 30 | 22% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 3 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1989 Cadillac Deville
19 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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