1995 Cadillac Deville

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1995 Cadillac Deville
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:30:35.878Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Deville Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1985: 19 complaints 1985 1986: 22 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 28 complaints 1989: 49 complaints 1989 1990: 77 complaints 1991: 88 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 96 complaints 1993 1994: 140 complaints 1995: 129 complaints 1995 1996: 218 complaints 1997: 269 complaints 1997 1998: 237 complaints 1999: 187 complaints 2000: 225 complaints 2001: 175 complaints 2001 2002: 176 complaints 2003: 144 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 95 complaints 2005
1995: 129 complaints
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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%

27% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 35 distinct reports on file, 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, 20090613

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, 20020917

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

FIRE INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG, CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950608

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, 20230522

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19950831 — EA (closed 19960930)

DASH TRIM SEPARATION

I 19970702 — SQ (closed 19980224)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 19980206 — PE (closed 19980827)

ERRATIC TURN SIGNAL OPERATION

I 19980224 — EA (closed 19980616)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

R 19980928 — air bags

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.

Campaign 98V115000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20031030 — PE (closed 20040203)

FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE

I 20040203 — EA (closed 20040423)

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

R 20040602 — fuel system, gasoline

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 UNI

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, 2

Campaign 04V110000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Cadillac Deville — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V115000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1998 ◆ 2000

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.