1991 Cadillac Deville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 33%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Cadillac Deville, 33% of the 87 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs valve block/pressure modulator valve causing vehicle to pull servely when braking hard. Vehicle still brakes normally under normal conditions. This is a very dangerous combination because when you need the brakes most they can cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #706058, filed 1999-04“Intermiittently when brakes are applied in a panic stop, the vehicle swerves, resulting in extended stopping distances. Tsb #315004 has been issued by the manufacturer. Consumer has notified the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #837735, filed 1999-05“When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide. The dealer and the manufacturer had been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #821658, filed 1998-02“During vehicle operation at 25 MPH, the ABS brakes failed completely and extended stopping distance was experienced, the ABS warning light never came on , it was confirmed by the dealer that the ABS was inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #805941, filed 1996-12“The front brake pads are prematurely wearing out. Also the brakes grind when applying the brakes on wet pavement. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #851761, filed 1999-10Brakes: 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 1991 Cadillac Deville
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Cadillac Deville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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