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1992 Cadillac Deville transmission problems

10 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 71,000.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
71,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Axle assembly
    3
  • Automatic transmission
    3
  • Axle assembly: axle shaft
    2
  • Driveline: constant velocity joint
    1
  • Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Cadillac Deville transmission problems in other years

1990199520002005

Related recalls

Power train: axle assemblyReported October 13, 1994 · 403,273 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The upper transaxle oil cooler hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the transaxle end of the line assembly.
Risk
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.

Recall number 94V199000 · Recall details

What 1992 Cadillac Deville owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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 Mar 3, 2008 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 cadillac deville. While driving 30 MPH, the contact smelled oil burning from the vehicle. The contact noticed a small amount of smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact parked the vehicle. The dealer located the federal safety agency campaign id number 94v199000 (power train:axle assembly); however, they informed the contact that there would be a charge to have the recall work performed. The current mileage was 123,725 and failure mileage was 123,000. Updated 3/18/08 *cn updated 03/18/08

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 Aug 15, 2003 · Transmission · 60,800 miles · AR

Mitchell repair information lists campaign no: 94v199000 for upper trans axle oil cooler hose pulling out of the crimped coupling at trans axle end of the line assembly. This could result in an engine compartment fire. My car is leaking in that area now, so I called general motors. They said that they would not fix it. On the federal safety agency web site, the campaign is no longer listed. How do I get my unsafe car repaired.

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · WV

Water pump failed causing whinning noise to come from engine. Nlm

Filed Sep 3, 1997 · Brakes, Engine · AL · fire

After parking the vehicle, the vehicle caught on fire. Cause not determined by fire marshall. *ak there was a recall 94v199 regarding upper transaxle cooler hose, recall states the hose can pull out of the crimped coupling and cause a leak, when exposed to ignition source, fire could occur, consumer had taken to dealer after receiving notice, also brake light illuminated and dealer replaced master cylinder, same day after repair, vehicle caught fire.

Filed Nov 5, 1996 · Transmission · TX · fire

Transmission fluid expulsion, causing fire.

Filed Oct 16, 1996 · Transmission · TX · fire

Transmission fluid expulsion fire.

Filed Feb 9, 1995 · Transmission · FL

Dimmitt cadillac 94v199. Dealership doesn't have the parts can not determine when he will recieve them. Tt

Filed Jan 30, 1995 · Transmission · NJ

Transaxle oil cooler hose cracked, allowing oil to spray onto hot exhaust manifold, resulting in fire prior to recall. (94v‑199)

Questions about the 1992 Cadillac Deville transmission

Does the 1992 Cadillac Deville have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 1992 Cadillac Deville, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Cadillac Deville transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 71,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Cadillac Deville transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 94V199000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Cadillac Deville have bad transmission?

The Cadillac Deville model years with the most transmission complaints are 1993 (18 complaints), 2002 (15 complaints) and 2003 (14 complaints).

Other 1992 Cadillac Deville problems

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