1991 Cadillac Fleetwood Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Steering column: driving approximately 70-75mph and noticed smoke coming from the top seam of the steering column in the air bag area. Pulled over, shut off vehicle and smoke ceased. Started up car and got up to 70mph, and it started smoking again in the same area. The smoke was coming from the steering column, but it seems to be in the air bag area.”
NHTSA complaint #820294, filed 1998-01“Steering column cable/the throttle cable and emergency brake cable, when car was built, cables were too close to the manifold, causing all three cables to melt. Dealer comments, while repairs of rerouting cables are done.”
NHTSA complaint #827083, filed 1998-08Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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