The 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 403,286 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN94V1990001994-10-13403,273 affected
Defect
THE UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE TRANSAXLE END OF THE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF SEPARATION OF THE COUPLING, AN OIL LEAK CAN OCCUR WHICH, WHEN EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW UPPER TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER LINE TO THE TRANSAXLE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC91V0980001991-06-1413 affected
Defect
REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDERS TOO SMALL TO ALLOW FOR PROPER BRAKING.
Consequence
STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 105 ARE NOT METWITH THE POWER ASSIST UNIT INOPERATIVE.
Remedy
REPLACE ORIGINAL 1" REAR WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER WITH A 1 1/16" CYLINDER.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes10injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
1
Total complaints22
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“When the cruise control is set at 55 mph, speed starts increasing and would not disengage, even though driver stepped on the brakes and turned the off the switch. Driver was able to turn off the ignition to stop the vehicle, avoiding a crash. A mechanic unhooked the cruise control system. The…”
“While driving down the highway at approximately 55mph engine check light came on and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer and he was not able to find the cause. Dealer said it may be transmission problems. Had to get a catalytic converter at 50,000, and a master cylinder and new moter at 46,000. *ak”
“While driving down the highway at approximately 55mph engine check light came on and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer and he was not able to find the cause. Dealer said it may be transmission problems. Had to get a catalytic converter at 50,000, and a master cylinder and new moter at 46,000. *ak”
“While driving down the highway at approximately 55mph engine check light came on and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer and he was not able to find the cause. Dealer said it may be transmission problems. Had to get a catalytic converter at 50,000, and a master cylinder and new moter at 46,000. *ak”
“While driving down the highway at approximately 55mph engine check light came on and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer and he was not able to find the cause. Dealer said it may be transmission problems. Had to get a catalytic converter at 50,000, and a master cylinder and new moter at 46,000. *ak”
“Vogue p205/70r15955 tire separated. Mjs”
“Steering column cable/the throttle cable and emergency brake cable, when car was built, cables were too close to the manifold, causing all three cables to melt. Dealer comments, while repairs of rerouting cables are done. *ak”
“Steering column cable/the throttle cable and emergency brake cable, when car was built, cables were too close to the manifold, causing all three cables to melt. Dealer comments, while repairs of rerouting cables are done. *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA93011 Opened 1993-05-03 · closed 1994-05-31
FUEL LINE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE93007 Opened 1993-02-10 · closed 1993-05-03
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Cadillac Fleetwood as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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