1994 Cadillac Deville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 14%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,380miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Cadillac Deville, 14% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,380 miles. 2 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.
“The brake line rusted. When pressure was applied to the brake pedal, a hole blew out of the brake line. The dealer patched the hole but the problem continued. Please provide details. The vehicle had been towed four times.”
NHTSA complaint #10032354, filed 2003-09, 86,380 miles“The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the left front brake line rusted through and the brake fluid had drained out. All four brake rods needed to be replaced. Updated 11/09/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10167697, filed 2006-09, 108,766 miles“Brakes failed but driver pumped the brakes enabling her to drive home. Smoke was noticed coming from the vehicle. The hood was opened and the vehicle was on fire. The fire and smoke was in the area of the brake booster.”
NHTSA complaint #528892, filed 1998-01“In the winter months, the brake pads freeze to the drum and when moving the vehicle, the drum pulls the brake pads off the brake shoes. The brakes shoes and pads have not been replaced at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #816194, filed 1997-09Brakes: 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 1994 Cadillac Deville
34 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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