1992 Cadillac Deville Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1992 Cadillac Deville, 8% of the 135 complaints for this model year. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I collided with another driver who ran a stop sign....at impact my car went full throttle and I lost control went into front yard of a residence hit the brick front porch of residence..bounced off porch then hit 18 diameter tree with right center front of car with no airbag deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #737175, filed 2000-12“Have had auto in to Cadillac repair shop 3 times for replace of throttle position sensor and problem still excists. Mechanics are unable to locate reason for problem of gas pedal accelerating on it's own. It creates a real safety hazard when driving on highway or in city.”
NHTSA complaint #748920, filed 2001-07“Consumer was entering highway at 50 MPH applied brakes to slow down, was not slowing down, heard noise like a bump coming under hood. In order not to keep it going faster had to leave pressure on brake to floor. Turned off car , turned on vehicle kept accelerating , retried about 5 times. Dealership cannot find problem. Consumer states that on her way home, vehicle's acceleration problem started all over again.”
NHTSA complaint #817228, filed 1997-10“Had noticed smoke coming from steering column while driving approximately 35mph. This caused visibility problems for the driver. Had taken vehicle to a mechanic & was informed that an electrical short had occurred in th cruise control.”
NHTSA complaint #840327, filed 1999-06“Must use brake when needing to travel at less than 30 MPH. Idles at 35-40mph. Must ride the brake. Parking in garage is dangerous due to high idle speed. Not a constant condition.”
NHTSA complaint #711885, filed 1999-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 21 | 10% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 10% |
| 1992 | 11 | 8% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 21 | 28% |
| 1989 | 19 | 40% |
| 1988 | 8 | 29% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1992 Cadillac Deville
30 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsElectrical system
16 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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