1990 Cadillac Fleetwood Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 57%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood, 57% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving 35mph, applied the brakes, they locked. Vehicle continued moving; went into gas station & hit parked vehicle. Took to dealer 1st time it happened. Replaced brake system. When brakes are applied quickly at any speed, pedal becomes hard and vehicle won't stop.”
NHTSA complaint #815491, filed 1997-08“When brakes were applied under normal braking, pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a minor collision. Brake light was on prior to the incident. The dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #838712, filed 1999-06“Going 60mph, when started to slow down. Applied brakes & nothing happened. Had no brakes. Was exiting when brakes failed. Had taken vehicle to dealer & the mechanic had to replace the ABS brake pump & motor.”
NHTSA complaint #822952, filed 1998-04“When driving at different speeds goes to apply brakes, feels as though brakes will not stop in case of an emergency braking situation. This is a intermittent problem which can result in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #819008, filed 1997-11“While starting the vehicle the ABS brake lights would not go out, the vehicle did not have braking power. This problem has continued. Please provid further details.”
NHTSA complaint #828709, filed 1998-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 | 24% |
| 1995 | 2 | 11% |
| 1993 | 6 | 19% |
| 1992 | 1 | 13% |
| 1991 | 6 | 43% |
| 1990 | 12 | 57% |
| 1989 | 6 | 40% |
| 1987 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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