Strong odor of fuel under driver side in between driver and passenger door ...fuel pump slowly went out ..replaced fuel pump odder became worse now having to remove the fuel tank and check all fittings and hoses for a leak crack split...???
1995 Cadillac Deville: fuel pump failure
22 of the 128 complaints about the 1995 Cadillac Deville describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 75,123
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
I own a 95 cadillac that had less than 3000 miles on it when I got it in 95. In 2000 the fuel pump shorted out in the fuel tank burning up the fuel pump and the wiring harness going to it. I had the car repaired at stutzman cadillac in winchester va. In november 2005 the same thing happened again. I called cadillac main office and talked to told them about what had happened. The only reply I got from them was they were sorry that I was having problems with the car. The first time this happened the car had 43000 miles on it . It now has 81000. It seems to me that there ought to be a fuse or something to keep this from happening.
Severe vibration between 50 to 80 mi. Per hour. Have spent over $1000.00 to try to remedy problem. Dealership said they can't do anymore and it must be a manufacturing defect. There is also a very loud popping noise when the steering wheel is turned in either direction. It comes from either side and possibly chassis. At first thought it was struts or bearings. Complete front end repair did not fix the noise. Car has never been in an accident either. There is also a problem with changing gear shift from parking to reverse or drive on an incline. Sometimes it jams and has to be jerked very had to go into gear. Other times it slips from gear to another. Have replaced brakes 2 times. Still has shudder upon pressing brakes regardless of speed. An offensive odor like rotten eggs, especially when using air conditioner. Dealership said they found this a lot in this certain vehicle. They do not know how to fix. It is a manufacturing defect. Owner before me has already replace the ignition module. A dealership said another manufacturing defect. Fuel pump wires were burned and replaced by previous owner. Battery cables also shorted out and were replaced on 8/29/03. Battery continues to be drained if vehicle has not been started within a 3 day period.
The wire to the fuel tank over heated and caused the fuel pump to fail. *jb updated 12-12-07. *kb the fuel pump harness had melted. Updated
Fuel pump failed, causing vehicle not to start.*ak the insulation around fuel pump wires, that provided power to the electronic fuel pump, partially melted. Since the wire are located inside the fuel tank this failure could have resulted in an explosion. *ts
Consumer had to replace the fuel pump. The wiring harness had caught on fire and melted the insulation on some of the wires destroying the electrical connector under the fuel outlet lines inside of the tank. The vehicle prior to the fire used to stall until it quit entirely. After consumer replaced the fuel pump, he noticed the old fuel pump was not the cause of failure. The wiring harness had failed because of an electrical fire.
In-tank fuel pump unit motor failure caused a high-current draw. Prior to fuse blowing, in-tank wiring became hot enough to melt the wire insulation. This is a serious safety condition. Had the wire come off the terminal and created a spark, the resulting explosion could have killed the driver and any passengers.
Vehicle experiencing intermittent stalling at highway speeds, vehicle will restart and will stall again usually within one mile, dealer finally detected the problem as the fuel pump.
While drivinmg 70 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle taken to dealer who determined that motor of fuel pump got hot and melted wires, causing vehicle to stall. Dealer replaced fuel pump. This happened once before in november, 1999.
Original fuel pump was replaced 09/99 at approximately 37,000 miles. Second fuel pump replaced 11/01 at 48,343 miles. Both failures occurred after the hot wire inside the tank and attached to the fuel pump motor over heated, melted the wiring insulation and scorched the assembly housing and connectors. On the first failure the wire burned completely in to and the pump stopped suddenly. The present failure began intermittently and then failed permanently. It initially failed in heavy traffic on the freeway.
While driving 40-45 MPH engine stalled. Vehicle towed to dealer, who found a fues had blown, causing fuel pump to quit, there were burned wires leading to fuel pump. Dealer replaced fuel pump.
Removal of fuel pump revealed bare wiring inside fuel tank which shorted circuit.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V110000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Cadillac Deville fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1995 Cadillac Deville?
22 of 128 owner complaints about the 1995 Cadillac Deville (17%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Cadillac Deville?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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