1992 Cadillac Deville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 18%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Cadillac Deville, 18% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My ABS light came on,and when I have to stop suddenly my car slide sideways, causing my back end to go into oncoming traffic. I took my car into gray chevy-cadilliac of the poconos.and did the scann and said it was the pump motor. I had it changed and the light is still on, and know they are telling me that the ABS module has to be changed. It cost me three hundred and forty one dollars and eighty cents to have the pump motor put in and know it's going to cost more money to put in the ABS module. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147668, filed 2006-01, 126,000 miles“While vehicle was being serviced for a routine maintenance, consumer requested to have vehicle checked for leaks, the dealer discovered that the master cylinder was leaking, which was replaced, months later while driving, and while attempting to brake the vehicle did not stop, the vehicle was towed and the master cylinder was relaced again. Consumer stated the master cylinder has d been replaced 3 times, consumer traded the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #899791, filed 2001-12“After parking the vehicle, the vehicle caught on fire. Cause not determined by fire marshall. There was a recall 94v199 regarding upper transaxle cooler hose, recall states the hose can pull out of the crimped coupling and cause a leak, when exposed to ignition source, fire could occur, consumer had taken to dealer after receiving notice, also brake light illuminated and dealer replaced master cylinder, same day after repair, vehicle caught fire.”
NHTSA complaint #815944, filed 1997-09“When applying the ABS brakes the pedal traveled to the floor , causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Gm contacted, but provided no assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #832206, filed 1998-12“While driving, at approx. 25mph, suddenly brake action became ineffective to slow or stop vehicle, when pedal went to floor, allowing to rear end, no warning.”
NHTSA complaint #972533, filed 1995-09Brakes: 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 1992 Cadillac Deville
30 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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