1995 Cadillac Deville Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 12%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Cadillac Deville, 12% of the 129 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“As I was pulling off from a stop sign, passenger and driver airbags deployed unexpectedly with no reason causing the front windshield to shatter and leaving the steering wheel busted open along side passenger dash. Also leaving me with burns, scratches on my chin and small shards of glass in my face and forearms.”
NHTSA complaint #11523367, filed 2023-05“It was raining hard and water got in the vehicle. Left the parking lot could hear the water in the rear of the car. All of sudden the horn was blowing, then it stopped. When the consumer reached home and turned the key off, both airbags deployed. Passenger side shattered the windshield. There was a recall for the airbag NHTSA recall 98v115000 and manufacturer's recall 98032.”
NHTSA complaint #864754, filed 2000-07“While traveling at approximately 40-45 MPH, vehicle suddenly began to shake veering into the on coming lane and was struck by broad side by another vehicle. The roads were slightly covered with snow having been salted and cindered 30 minutes prior to crash and no ice was found on roadway. Air bags may have deployed inadvertently causing driver to lose control. Both driver and passenger were killed.”
NHTSA complaint #781634, filed 1998-05“While running over a pothole both frontal air bags deployed, no damage to the vehicle as a result of going over the potholes, however the deployment of the air bags caused damage to the windshield of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #552972, filed 2000-07“Air bag light stays on, and computer says to check air bag. Dealer stated they can not say if air bag will go off or not, module on drivers side has to be changed part is on order.”
NHTSA complaint #896896, filed 2001-09Related recalls
- 98V115000May 26, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.Covers: Cadillac Deville 1995, Seville 1995, Eldorado 1995
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 18 | 19% |
| 2004 | 25 | 15% |
| 2003 | 25 | 17% |
| 2002 | 26 | 15% |
| 2001 | 19 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 | 49 | 26% |
| 1998 | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 | 10 | 4% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 16 | 12% |
| 1994 | 12 | 9% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1995 Cadillac Deville
37 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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