1988 Cadillac DEVILLE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 16 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 18.8% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Tires: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
1995: 5; 1996: 4; 2000: 3; 2001: 2; 2002: 2
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 861516 · 2000-05-05 (May 5, 2000)
APPROXIMATELY 1,OOO MILES AFTER REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND SHOES FOR FRONT BRAKES, CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 2 REAREND ACCIDENTS. IN BOTH INSTANCES, VEHICLE WAS IN STOP AN GO TRAFFIC. CONSUMER APPLIED FULL FORCE ON BRAKES, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS AFTER 2ND ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 861516 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 973816 · 1995-10-24 (October 24, 1995)
UPON STARTING, PLACED INTO REVERSE GEAR, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED, THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, OVER POWERING BRAKE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973816 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480910 · 1995-01-26 (January 26, 1995)
COLD POWER STEERING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 802717 · 1996-09-20 (September 20, 1996)
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE STEERING LOCKS UP PERIODICALLY, AS A RESULT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 802717 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565453 · 2002-04-26 (April 26, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAD MAJOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565453 at NHTSA ↗