1991 Cadillac Deville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 13%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,848miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Cadillac Deville, 13% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,848 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“At the end of short 20 mile trip as I was pulling into the driveway, I noticed smoke & flames coming out of hood / engine. The action of driving, parking and fire was simultaneous. I can not say for certain the order in which the three events happened. The engine was on fire. I left the car in park at the end of driveway went inside the home and had my son called the police and fire ( 911 ). By this time there was thick smoke and flames coming out of car. Initially the smoke was white which later turned to black. The smoke was accompanied with regular flames and occasional flare ups. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131090, filed 2005-08, 135,696 miles“The contact owns a 1991 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the vehicle's door locking mechanism was faulty, which allowed the doors to open independently while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10683262, filed 2015-02, 110,000 miles“Upon acceleration whiletraveling down an incline engine check light/oil light and battery light illuminated when the vehicle cut off without any prior warning. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #847070, filed 1999-09“Parked vehicle, notice smoke and flame coming from under the hood area. Hood would not unlatch, fireman put hole in top of hood to outen the fire. Adjustor says electrical system fire. Just had the oil changed and replace the filter.”
NHTSA complaint #536175, filed 1998-05Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 34 | 36% |
| 2004 | 47 | 28% |
| 2003 | 52 | 36% |
| 2002 | 45 | 26% |
| 2001 | 45 | 26% |
| 2000 | 60 | 27% |
| 1999 | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 | 17 | 8% |
| 1995 | 20 | 16% |
| 1994 | 15 | 12% |
| 1993 | 11 | 12% |
| 1992 | 16 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 5 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1991 Cadillac Deville
29 complaintsEngine cooling
15 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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