The 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 294,732 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL LUG NUTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION.
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED.
DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
IF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENS, FATIGUES AND SEPARATES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE, IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE. IF THE BALL JOINT HAS LOOSENED FROM THE KNUCKLE, BOTH THE BALL JOINT AND THE KNUCKLE WILL BE REPLACED.
THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF A PARKED VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE SYSTEM.
THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS." AT LOW TEMPERATURES, EXCESSIVE FRICTION CAN OCCUR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OF THE TROTTLE RETURN SPRING, IF THERE IS EXCESSIVE FRICTION IN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, THE ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The consumer stated that he received a recall back in 1999, it dealt with having the ball joints and knuckles replaced. He stated that at that time, his dealer told him that there was nothing wrong with his vehicle and that everything was ok. Now 20,000 miles later, he finds that the nut has…”
“While backing out of dealership consumer lost all control of vehicle. Consumer had to step on brakes to stop vehicle. Contacted dealer. *ak”
“Vehicle was not moving when driver's side of vehicle dropped. Lower ball joint had broken. Repaired at dealership.*ak consumer stated that the tapered part of the the ball joint was never pulled tight in the taper in the spindle, the taper in the spindle is egg shaped and hollow from moving…”
“While driving at 68 mph on route 35e 40 miles south of dallas, texas, the right front wheel came off the car. All five of the lug studs sheared of at the face of the rotor assembly. The tire wedged against the lowest rear part of the fender well which resulted in a clean cut through the tire…”
“While travelling on a slight incline at 40 mph, the brakes failed completely. The car had to be turned into a gas station and had the engine cutoff to halt the vehicle as it hit a curb 40 yards from the street. The dealership was called, but offered no assistance. The mc was replaced by another…”
“While travelling on a slight incline at 40 mph, the brakes failed completely. The car had to be turned into a gas station and had the engine cutoff to halt the vehicle as it hit a curb 40 yards from the street. The dealership was called, but offered no assistance. The mc was replaced by another…”
“While driving 15 months ago left front wheel fell off. Also, while driving on june 18,2001, front left wheel feel off vehicle with no prior warning. When stopping vehicle it fell on the ground. Contact dealer. Dealer stated it just happened. *ak consumer also mentions recalls 96v019 and 96v018,…”
“While driving 15 months ago left front wheel fell off. Also, while driving on june 18,2001, front left wheel feel off vehicle with no prior warning. When stopping vehicle it fell on the ground. Contact dealer. Dealer stated it just happened. *ak consumer also mentions recalls 96v019 and 96v018,…”
GM NOTIFIED ODI THAT THEY ARE CONDUCTING A RECALL TO RETORQUE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS ON VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER OF 1995.IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT MOST VEHICLES WILL REQUIRE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS TO BE RETORQUED TO 135 N.M(100 LB. FT.).CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD ALL FOUR OF THEIR TIRES AND WHEELS ROTATED SHOULD…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.