MYRModel Year Report

1995 Cadillac Deville

● Typical for this model
1995 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:57.994Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
129
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 19 complaints 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 88 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1994: 140 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1995 129 1996: 218 complaints 1997: 269 complaints 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2002: 176 complaints 2002 2003: 144 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 88 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1995 129 1996: 218 complaints 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2003: 144 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1987 1988: 28 complaints 1988 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1990 1991: 88 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1994 1995: 129 complaints 1995 129 1996: 218 complaints 1996 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1998 1999: 187 complaints 1999 2000: 225 complaints 2000 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2002 2003: 144 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2004 2005: 95 complaints 2005

1995: 129 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19823
19835
19846
198519
198622
198741
198828
198949
199077
199188
1992135
199396
1994140
1995129
1996218
1997269
1998237
1999187
2000225
2001175
2002176
2003144
2004167
200595

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

27% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

FIRE
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I went to start my car (1995 Cadillac concourse) and before the engine turned-over, I heard a very loud pop, similar to a back fire, except that this noise came from underneath the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-13

Consumer does not feel safe with vehicle due to unexpected power failure. Had no other choice but to sell vehicle. Vehicle has had repairs on the following: water pump, fuel system, and ignition module. None of which solved the problem).

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-17

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

16% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

FIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

INJURY

Air bags

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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False deployment of driver's air bag, causing injury to driver.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-08

As I was pulling off from a stop sign, passenger and driver airbags deployed unexpectedly with no reason causing the front windshield to shatter and leaving the steering wheel busted open along side passenger dash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-05-22

Service brakes

12% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-09-30 Dash trim separation
  2. I
    1997-07-02SQClosed 1998-02-24 Inadvertent air bag deployment
  3. I
    1998-02-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-08-27 Erratic turn signal operation
  4. I
    1998-02-24Engineering analysisClosed 1998-06-16 Inadvertent air bag deployment
  5. R
    1998-09-28Air bags98V115000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.

    Remedy: Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (Sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.

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  6. I
    2003-10-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-02-03 Fuel rail leakage
  7. I
    2004-02-03Engineering analysisClosed 2004-04-23 Fuel rail leaks
  8. R
    2004-06-02Fuel system, gasoline04V110000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V115000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V110000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Cadillac Deville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Cadillac Deville is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Cadillac Deville?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Cadillac Deville have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.