1992 Cadillac Deville Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 22%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Cadillac Deville, 22% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer complained about a gas tank problem. When the gas tank went down to 5 or 6 gallons while turning a corner gas would not continue and the vehicle shut down. Although this defect occurred when on the straight away it was more obvious when turning the corner. Consumer made an appointment with dealer, and the dealer was questioning the consumer about the information he received concerning the gas tank replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10091561, filed 2004-09, 110,000 miles“Plastic baffle within gas tank broke away from tank, causing plastic piece to float within the tank. In turns or stops plastic baffle would over suction pick up causing auto to stop without warning. This action also overworked fuel pick-up and caused it to malfunction. Consumer has contacted Cadillac, consumer has replaced tank.”
NHTSA complaint #861481, filed 2000-05“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“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 2001-02“Baffle broke away from fuel tank which blocked sucking line, causing engine to shut off. Dealer notified, and made repairs at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #886803, filed 2001-04Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 6% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 40 | 15% |
| 1996 | 35 | 16% |
| 1995 | 37 | 29% |
| 1994 | 17 | 13% |
| 1993 | 6 | 7% |
| 1992 | 30 | 22% |
| 1991 | 11 | 13% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 3 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1992 Cadillac Deville
24 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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