CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7 reports).
1996 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls
Most common 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
What owners report
CAR HAD A FLAT TIRE ON THE HIGHWAY - LEFT REAR. HAD JACKED IT UP, AND CHANGED TIRE. WAS LETTING JACK DOWN WHEN IT COLLAPSED. SCISSORS TYPE JACK. ONE OF THE CAPTIVE NUTS THAT THE MAIN BOLT RUNS THROUGH TO RAISE THE JACK ASSEMBLY FAILED, DROPPING THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY. LUCKILY, THE TIRE HAD BEEN CHANGED, AND NO ONE WAS HURT WHEN THE CAR DROPPED. I HAVE HAD A SIMILAR FAILURE ON MY 1993 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, AND WONDER IF THIS IS NOT COMMON TO ALL OF THE GM CARS USING THIS JACK.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ORDER TO STOP THE ACCELERATION, THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 109,000.
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK
THE FUEL PUMP CONTAINED A SHORTAGE, WHICH CAUSED A SPARK. *JB
THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE IT WAS BEING TURNED. THIS WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NLM
1996 Cadillac Fleetwood questions
Does the 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7), Steering (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.