1992 Cadillac Deville engine problems

Filed Jul 18, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 108,000 miles · NH

My son was driving down the road at 35 miles and hour and the engine dropped out of the car. Upon inspection of the car afterwards, it appears that the rubber bushings on four bolts for the engine mounts had disintegrated / dry rotted and the bolts that were holding the engine into car were severly rusted which resulted in letting the engine drop out of the car. The car had just passed inspection. There was no rust on the body of the car and only slight surface rust on very little of the cars undercarrage. My son was driving down the highway at 65 miles an hour the day before. It is my understanding that you could not see this dry rot on the engine mounts when the engine was mounted in correct position.

Filed Nov 7, 2003 · Engine · 138,000 miles · PA

Consumer noticed oil on the ground when vehicle was moved. The oil leak is coming from the engine.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 71,000 miles · MO

Engine, have had the head gasket fail at 71,000 miles, had engine rebuilt, now at 92,000 miles head gasket has failed again, had mechanic replace it, however the bolt hole in the aluminum block has had the threads strip out at only 40 lbs. Of torque and dealer can offer no possible repair advice for this problem, having a new engine put in vehicle at this time, also clear coat finish on upper right corner of front fender has come off causing the dark blue finish to become white. Car also dies randomly when pulling up to stop lights or slowing down. Also having all engine and transmission mounts replaced due to failure of two mounts. Expect more from cadillac than this type of low quality.

Filed Mar 31, 2003 · Engine · OR · fire

The engine compartment caught on fire. *jb the consumer felt that the incident may be the result of recall #94v199000. Scc

Filed Nov 4, 2002 · Engine · WI

Water pump failures since purchase--water pump replaced six times

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Engine · VA

Two (2) problems: if engine fails, for any reason, car must come to a complete stop, placed in park, to restart engine. In traffic this is an extremely dangerous condition. Second, engine quits under hard braking when there is less than 4 gal fuel remaining. Yes, fuel filter replaced. Yes, no water in fuel system. Please assist.8jb

Filed Dec 10, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · MI

Vehicle stalls/all fuel goes to one side of tank. Also, there is no power steering, and brakes failed. *ak fuel tank was removed with no apparent visable problems. This problem could lead to an uncontrollable vehicle in a turn.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

While driving vehicle speed dropped to 5 MPH, choking sound. Went to dealer who found plastic buffer in fuel pump was falling apart and clogging fuel pump. *ak also, the vehicle loses power and hesitates when hot.

Filed Aug 29, 2000 · Engine · TN

Will not start, ,turn switch on l,ights come on, wait 30 minutes may start

Filed Jul 25, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · GA

Water pump coming loose at interstate speeds, causing fan belt to break, loosing power steering and power brakes. Happened again at 115741 miles.