1994 Cadillac Deville Engine cooling Problems

“Head bolts ripped out of the block at a cost of $2,500. The work is not guaranteed because if the inserts did not work Cadillac only alloy's one fix if the head bolts rip our again they instruct you to throw the motor out even though it runs well. But they do not sell just the engine block you must buy the entire motor and you must take out the motor our to do the head gaskets with a special jack that must be placed under the car so the motor can be removed from underneath!!!!”

“Oil leak in engine for 1994 Cadillac concourse-- we have an oil leak as a result of the manufacturer not using gaskets for oil pan and separate engine parts. The expense is quite costly and would not be necessary if the gaskets had been originally been installed. There have been no injuries or fire, but fire could occur because of the leak.”

“Vehicle had a slow water leak. Took vehicle to dealer who found vehicle had a hole in aluminium engine block. Also, said there was a known Cadillac problem. They recommend putting tablets in radiator to keep this from happening. Engine block leaking at rear of left cylinder head, however due to the cost $4976, consumer declined repairs.”

“On several occasions, the service air bag light illuminated, the dealer installed sop derm to solve the problem, but problem still existed, dealer then told consumer that the driver's side air bag was bad. Consumer adds that the work order stated that the air bag was checked per govt. Mandated electronic control module from replacement recall *95c72, manufactuer was contacted.”

“Engine shut itself off having low engne coolant message on highway in 70 MPH traffic. I managed to beach the vehicle without power--no damge. Northstar engine according to mfg. Is supposed to continue to run alternating 4 cyl. To cool. This engine failed and shut down creating serious safety hazard.”