CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Cadillac Deville has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (8 reports).
1988 Cadillac Deville recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Cadillac Deville.
Most common 1988 Cadillac Deville problems
Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
HEADLINER WAS REPLACED. *SLC
THROTTLE SENSOR SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE VEHICLE WILL IDLE/ REV UP, AND TRY TO MOVE WITHOUT CONSUMER STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
INSIDE OF LUGS: NUTS HAVE A LIP RING THAT TIGHTENS BOLTS, CAUSING BOLTS TO BE STRIPPED. LUGS: NUTS CAME LIKE THAT, AND CONSUMER WILL NOT CONSIDER PAYING FOR PROBLEM. WHEELS COULD COME OFF UNDER HEAVY STRESS.*AK
WHILE DRIVING TIRE SUDDENLY LOSS AIR PRESSURE, TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH SPARE, TIRE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION BUT NO BREAKS OR HOLES WERE FOUND, IT WOULD NOT HOLD AIR WHEN MECHANIC TRIED TO INFLATE IT, ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, THERE WAS A BULGE ABOUT THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL ON THE OUTSIDE OF TIRE, NEAR THE WHEEL RIM, AND A SMALL BULGE ABOUT 3 INCHES LONG AND ABOUT 1/2 INCH HIGH ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE, ALL 4 OHTSU (205/70 R14) V4NPL021700(3) AND V4NPJ09100(1) HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH FIRESTONE TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF CRACKS ALL AROUND THE EDGES. *AK
1988 Cadillac Deville questions
Does the 1988 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Cadillac Deville at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Cadillac Deville?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (8), Steering (7), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Cadillac Deville has been fixed?
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