1991 Cadillac Deville Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 17%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,348miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Cadillac Deville, 17% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,348 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1991 Cadillac Deville has had a problem (as had the 1985 Cadillac) with sudden acceleration/engine racing. This is most noticeable when the car is stopped at a signal or stop sign. Though my foot will be firmly on the brake pedal, the car engine races and then the car lurches forward. My solution? I keep a good distance behind the car in front of me to prevent the lurching into the car in front. I am concerned that this will at some point cause an accident, whether it is parking the car or when the foot is off the brake momentarily or when the foot is on the gas pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10316438, filed 2010-03, 105,000 miles“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 vehicle was driven four miles, the vehicle was parked at the time it caught fire. The fire department indicated that the problem could have been cooling fan. Dealer contacted. Nlm per inspection, they found the hot spot was on the left hand side of the vehicle where the fender and the tire had been consumed by the fire. Also the fire was so hot that it fused the hood to the radiator and the firemen had to use special instruments to completely douse the flames. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #8007799, filed 2002-04“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“Ongoing problem with engine stalling whenever vehicle comes to a stop or makes a turn. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 14 occasions, and condition still occurring. Seeking help in NHTSA in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #838363, filed 1999-05Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine 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 1991 Cadillac Deville
29 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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