1985 Cadillac DEVILLE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1985 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 13 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 4 | 30.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 7.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Steering: 1; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Steering:Rack And Pinion: 1; Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments: 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. 13 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 | 9 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
1995: 9; 1996: 1; 2000: 2; 2002: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 480316 · 1995-02-07 (February 7, 1995)
TRANSMISSION SUPPORTS/TRANSAXLE FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480316 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485771 · 1995-07-05 (July 5, 1995)
ENGINE FAILURE. *AW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485771 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489346 · 1995-04-15 (April 15, 1995)
MAIN BEARINGS /BLOWER MODULE FAILED. *TW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489346 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 505105 · 1995-12-26 (December 26, 1995)
GAS STRUT ON HOOD FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO CLOSE ON DRIVERS HEAD WHILE CHECKING OIL. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 505105 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 558242 · 2000-12-01 (December 1, 2000)
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT AT ANY DEGREE GREATER THAN A LANE CHANGE, THE STEERING GIVES THE CONSUMER HIGH RESISTANCE, ESPECIALLY DURING A COLD START. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 558242 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 731106 · 2000-09-12 (September 12, 2000)
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 205-75R14 )
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 731106 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 761654 · 2002-05-07 (May 7, 2002)
- RACK AND PINION STEERING - STUCK IN CERTAIN POSITIONS AND WHEN COLD - DANGEROUS! - REAR LOAD LEVELING SYS. DOESN'T SEEM TO WORK ON ANY CADILLACS OF THIS ERA. I CAN'T PUT A SINGLE BAG OF GROCERIES IN THE TRUNK WITHOUT THE REAR BOTTOMING - WHY HAVEN'T THEY BEEN RECALLED? - HEADLINER CAME LOOSE AND HANGS DOWN. - CASSETTE PLAYS A COUPLE SECONDS THEN EJECTS. - ENGINE SPUTTERS AND MISSES EVEN THOUGH ALL TUNE-UP RELATED ITEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. - FRONT BRAKE HOSE CLOGGED AND LOCKED BRAKE OFF AND ON. - DANGEROUS. HIT BRAKES AND PULL HARD TO RIGHT.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 761654 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961224 · 1995-03-06 (March 6, 1995)
POWER STEERING FAILURE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961224 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
84V063000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1984-05-21 (May 21, 1984)
OMISSION OF THE CERTIFICATION LABELS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS".
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL REQUIRED CERTIFICATION LABELS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗