1994 Cadillac Deville Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Cadillac Deville, 6% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles.
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.
“Transmission failed at 63,000 miles. Vehicle had very light use for first 10 years. When purchased in 2004, only hat 47,000 miles. Well serviced, very well taken care of.”
NHTSA complaint #10225200, filed 2008-04, 63,000 miles“Automatic transmission failed on highway at 60mph and started smoking. Transmission was stuck in 1st gear, and fluid was leaking out fast. Dealer was notified, and has to replace transmission again due to casing around transmission being cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #8003174, filed 2002-01“Engine check light keeps coming on. Have taken to dealer to check. Vehicle put on dianogstic & transmission problem was shown. Had gears slipping. Problem never noticed by owner when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #829562, filed 1998-10“Took car in with a minor oil leak. Deal says leaking at case halves reseal case halfs and oil pan and repair main bearing bolt hole threads $1176.37. Parts: $310.37, labor: $866.00 dealer said engine has to be pulled out to replace gasket. Told dealer never in 50 years heard of auto that had to have engine pulled to replace a gasket. Dealer said northstar did. Invoice shows 16 parts replaced. On second incident car suddenly downshifted while on freeway took immediately to dealer. Car showed codes: p094,p056,p-86. Dealer says transmission fluid has somehow leaked onto wiring harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #715158, filed 1999-11Transmission 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 1994 Cadillac Deville
34 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
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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