CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (2 reports).
1988 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls
Most common 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
THROTTLE PLATE STUCK AT 60 MILES PER HOUR. PIECES OF A.I.R. PUMP VANES FOUND STUCK IN THROTTLE PLATE. THIS WAS A POTENTIALLY A DEADLY SITUATION HAD THERE BEEN MORE TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD. THE IGNITION HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO STOP THE CAR. THIS OF COURSE KILLED ALL POWER TO STEERING AND BRAKING. THE A.I.R. PUMP AND A.I.R. SWITCHING VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED DEBRI CLEANED OUT OF ALL HOSES. *AK
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS DUE TO THE CAST ALUMINUM PUMP HOUSING BEING POROUS OR DEFECTIVE, CAUSING TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE.
AUTO-TRAN: GAS PEDAL STUCK IN OPEN POSITION AS DRIVER STARTED CAR, SHIFTED FROM PARK TO DRIVE; VEHICLE LURCH FORWARD; HIT TREE, TOTALED VEHICLE. *AK
1988 Cadillac Fleetwood questions
Does the 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood: Equipment:Other:Labels; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.