1993 Cadillac Deville Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 20%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Cadillac Deville, 20% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine fell out the engine craddle broke lose from the frame it rusted through the rest of the car has no rust and is in perfect condition.thank god I had just gotton of the highway and it happened stpped at the stop sign.do I have any recourse .”
NHTSA complaint #10731161, filed 2015-06, 113,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Cadillac Deville. Occasionally, the contact smelled a strange odor and the vehicle began smoking and leaking transaxle fluid from the cooling line. He stated that he normally drives 1 or 2 miles, but after driving 60 miles between 55-60 MPH, the smell, smoking, and leaking worsened. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 94v199000 (power train:axle assembly). The current mileage was 110,000 and failure mileage was 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10215694, filed 2008-01, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Cadillac Deville. The vehicle has been burning and leaking a large amount of oil. The contact always noticed oil spots on the ground after the vehicle was parked. If the vehicle is driven for a while, smoke will appear from the bottom of the vehicle, rather than the hood. The failure has also caused the air conditioner to stop working. A warning indicator illuminated and read, stop.turn off engine . A mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the oil was coming from a line underneath the vehicle from an unspecified hose. …”
NHTSA complaint #10273331, filed 2009-06, 85,000 miles“Requested information regarding a recall on 1993 Cadillac Deville. The consumer visited the progressive insurance official web site and found information regarding a recall on his vehicle: recall notice 94v199000, axle assembly. The consumer is requesting any information regarding this recall including the date and GM recall number.”
NHTSA complaint #10055499, filed 2004-01“While driving , the vehicle began to smoke, the consumer pulled over and discovered oil was leaking from the engine block and the trans axle coolant hose was also leaking. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who refused to repair it, the dealer stated there were too many leaks in too many places. The consumer repaired the problems himself. The consumer stated the manufacturer should have taken responsibility for the repairs since there was a recall regarding the same year, make and model.”
NHTSA complaint #10019898, filed 2003-05Related recalls
- 94V199000Oct 13, 1994The upper transaxle oil cooler hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the transaxle end of the line assembly.Covers: Cadillac Deville 1991–1993, Fleetwood 1991–1993, Sixty Special 1991–1993
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 14 | 10% |
| 2002 | 15 | 9% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 5% |
| 1995 | 11 | 9% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 18 | 20% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Cadillac Deville
22 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology