1995 Cadillac DEVILLE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
81 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
104,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 81 complaints (8.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 16 | 19.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 14.8% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 9.9% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 6.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 4.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 4.9% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline: 6; Air Bags:Frontal: 4; Electrical System:Wiring: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 4; Electrical System:Ignition: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3
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 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 61 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 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 5; 2000: 17; 2001: 12; 2002: 9; 2003: 5; 2004: 4; 2005: 2; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2016: 1; 2021: 2; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 16 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 12 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 8 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 10008405 · 2003-03-05 (March 5, 2003)
CAR LOSES DETONATION AND WON'T ALWAYS RESTART RIGHT AWAY. HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES EVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPS. OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ARE STILL WORKING. CAR STALLS. THIS IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY ISSUE AND HAS HAPPENED ONCE GOING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008405 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019314 · 2003-05-07 (May 7, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019314 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020253 · 2003-05-21 (May 21, 2003)
THE WIRE TO THE FUEL TANK OVER HEATED AND CAUSED THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL. *JB UPDATED 12-12-07. *KB THE FUEL PUMP HARNESS HAD MELTED. UPDATED*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 75,123 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020253 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10045764 · 2003-11-08 (November 8, 2003)
LEAK IN 95 CADILLAC FUEL RAIL. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10045764 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10046338 · 2003-12-03 (December 3, 2003)
THE DRIVER'S SIDE CHROME WHEEL CRACKED AND ALLOWED AIR TO SEEP OUT. THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT, ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER. *AK AIR HAD TO BE PLACED IN THE TIRE EVERY DAY AND RUINED THE TIRE WELL. CADILLAC HAD BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10046338 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054313 · 2004-01-16 (January 16, 2004)
SEVERE VIBRATION BETWEEN 50 TO 80 MI. PER HOUR. HAVE SPENT OVER $1000.00 TO TRY TO REMEDY PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY CAN'T DO ANYMORE AND IT MUST BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THERE IS ALSO A VERY LOUD POPPING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION. IT COMES FROM EITHER SIDE AND POSSIBLY CHASSIS. AT FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS STRUTS OR BEARINGS. COMPLETE FRONT END REPAIR DID NOT FIX THE NOISE. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT EITHER. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH CHANGING GEAR SHIFT FROM PARKING TO REVERSE OR DRIVE ON AN INCLINE…
Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054313 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10060867 · 2004-03-09 (March 9, 2004)
THE FUEL RAIL IN MY 1995 CADILLAC CONCOURS HAS STARTED TO LEAK GASOLINE. I AM INTERESTED IN KNOWING IF OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. THANKS, LARRYR.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10060867 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094658 · 2004-09-30 (September 30, 2004)
DEALERSHIP NOTICED A LEAK IN THE FUEL CONTROL REGULATOR LINE WHILE REPLACING THE FUEL RAIL FOR THE FUEL RAIL TUBING RECALL 04V110000.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094658 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
04V110000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 2004-03-04 (March 4, 2004)
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2004, FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES. OWNERS OF 1995 CADILLACS AND 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA WERE SENT LETTERS ON AUGUST 6, 2004. ADDITIONAL LETTERS TO OWNERS WILL BE FORTHCOMING. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V115000 · Air Bags
Reported: 1998-05-26 (May 26, 1998)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.
Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) AND APPPLY A POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.
NHTSA campaign record ↗