CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Cadillac Brougham has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
1987 Cadillac Brougham recalls
Most common 1987 Cadillac Brougham problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
DT: WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 65 MPH,AND USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE CAR KEPT ACCELERATING, AND THE WENT UP TO 75 MPH. IT WOULDN'T SLOW DOWN , EVEN AFTER TRYING TO SHUT OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL. CONSUMER WAS STILL DRIVING TRYING TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL, THEN TRIED TO PUT THE INTO LOW. FINALLY, THE CONSUMER GOT IN THE MEDIUM AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, AND THE CAR DID STOP AT THAT POINT. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. AFTER THE CAR WAS SHUT OFF THE CAR WAS STILL NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT DRIVING VEHICLE BECAUSE BEING AFRAID TO BE IN THE CAR. ALSO, BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK WHILE THE CRUISE WAS WORKING. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER TO HAVE I
THE CAR WAS RUNNING VERY ODD RIGHT BEFORE I STOPPED AT A STORE. AFTER KILLING THE IGNITION THE CAR STARTED SMOKING AFTER ANY ABOUT A MIN OR LESS THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS FULLY INVOLVED WITH FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS DISPATCHED AND CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. EVERYTHING FROM THE FIREWALL FORWARD WAS BURNT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS.*AK
WHILE COMING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE STEERING CONTROL. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
EMERGENCY BRAKE DESIGNED TO RELEASE WHENEVER SHIFTER MOVES, ALSO WHEN GEARS ARE DISENGAGED, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY/FATALITY.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ENGINE, CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
1987 Cadillac Brougham questions
Does the 1987 Cadillac Brougham have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1987 Cadillac Brougham: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Cadillac Brougham?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Parking Brake (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Cadillac Brougham has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.