1996 Cadillac Deville Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 10%of 218 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Cadillac Deville, 10% of the 218 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,100 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Very dangerous situation occurred while driving on city roads where posted speeds are 35-45 MPH. The car just started to speed up on its own and I could not get the engine to slow down. The only way I could avoid a traffic accident was to ride the brakes continuously. By the time I got home the brakes were smoking and extremely overheated. I almost could not stop with the engine racing and the brakes worn out. I had to shut the engine down while still in drive, almost running into the wall of my house. I am 70 years old and was very scared. …”
NHTSA complaint #10179535, filed 2007-01, 100,165 miles“Driving our car, '96 Cadillac Deville, with approximately 38,000 mi, traveling north on the 15 fwy., approaching victorville, ca, our speed went out of control repeatedly hitting 90+ MPH. This happened, even though I shifted the gears down 3,2, then 1, and floored the brake, then the emergency brake. On cutting front of another, exiting the freeway, uphill, coming to the signal, on bear valley road, was able to turn left on a green, then the next signal green, but then a red light, it was impossible to bring the car to a stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134658, filed 2005-08, 38,826 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Cadillac Deville. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle abnormally accelerated until heavy pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer yet they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,201.”
NHTSA complaint #10350630, filed 2010-08, 90,201 miles“Experiencing intermittent stalling while driving and applying accelerator pedal from a stop position while making turning, etc. Dealer notified, and informed consumerthat nothing could be done, unable to duplicate the problem. Please feel free to provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #872977, filed 2000-10“Vehicle experiencing problem with throttle linkage sticking. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that the problem was due to unknown buildup which is considered to be a normal maintenance charge. Consumer believed this is not normal, and is seeking NHTSA for help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #835474, filed 1999-03Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 11 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 21 | 10% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 10% |
| 1992 | 11 | 8% |
| 1991 | 7 | 8% |
| 1990 | 21 | 28% |
| 1989 | 19 | 40% |
| 1988 | 8 | 29% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 2 | 33% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1996 Cadillac Deville
43 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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