1992 Cadillac Deville Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 18%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Cadillac Deville, 18% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,500 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine, have had the head gasket fail at 71,000 miles, had engine rebuilt, now at 92,000 miles head gasket has failed again, had mechanic replace it, however the bolt hole in the aluminum block has had the threads strip out at only 40 lbs. Of torque and dealer can offer no possible repair advice for this problem, having a new engine put in vehicle at this time, also clear coat finish on upper right corner of front fender has come off causing the dark blue finish to become white. Car also dies randomly when pulling up to stop lights or slowing down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10043316, filed 2003-10, 71,000 miles“Two (2) problems: if engine fails, for any reason, car must come to a complete stop, placed in park, to restart engine. In traffic this is an extremely dangerous condition. Second, engine quits under hard braking when there is less than 4 gal fuel remaining. Yes, fuel filter replaced. Yes, no water in fuel system. Please assist.8jb”
NHTSA complaint #764718, filed 2002-07“While driving at any speed without any prior warning the vehicle lost power and there was a leakage coming from the gas tank. Consumer had the gas tank replaced. When stopping and taking off again, the vehicle would move very slowly and jerk. Also, when the consumer puts foot on the accelerator the vehicle isn'tpicking up any speed.”
NHTSA complaint #832832, filed 1998-12“Vehicle stalls/all fuel goes to one side of tank. Also, there is no power steering, and brakes failed. Fuel tank was removed with no apparent visable problems. This problem could lead to an uncontrollable vehicle in a turn.”
NHTSA complaint #6900648, filed 2001-12“While driving vehicle speed dropped to 5 MPH, choking sound. Went to dealer who found plastic buffer in fuel pump was falling apart and clogging fuel pump. Also, the vehicle loses power and hesitates when hot.”
NHTSA complaint #881568, filed 2001-02Related 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 1992 Cadillac Deville
30 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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