CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (2 reports).
1987 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls
Most common 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
STEERING LOCKS UP AT ANY GIVEN TIME OR SPEED, BUT ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING HARD LEFT AT A SLOW SPEED. 1987 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD WITH RACK AND PINION. IT'S BEEN DOING THIS FOR 4 YEARS BUT IS MUCH WORSE LATELY. MY MECHANIC SAYS IT WOULD COST A LOT TO FIX SO HE'S BEEN KIND OF IGNORING IT. *JB
THE METAL IN THE SEAT SHELL AND/OR MOUNTING SYSTEM TO WHICH IT ATTACHES BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 55 MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE SPEEDS ACCELERATE (5) MORE MILES KEPT APPLYING AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAI.*AK
ONE OF FOUR STEEL BRACKETS THAT HOLD SEAT TO FLOOR BROKE. *DSH
FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *AW
1987 Cadillac Fleetwood questions
Does the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood: Equipment:Other:Labels; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Seats (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood 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.