The 1993 Cadillac Allante has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 56,269 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT94V1580001994-08-3156,269 affected
Defect
IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
AN OIL LEAK THAT CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
2fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 cadillac allante. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, an abnormal noise was emitted from the vehicle as the contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop for inspection where they advised that the air…”
“1993 allante caught fire in the right front area, behind the headlight. Vehicle was a total loss account no replacement parts available per state farm ins co. Damage appeared slight, just burnt wires and connectors and relays. Fire was put out with garden hose. Similar occurrence to mr kit bonham…”
“When the signal lights are turned on in the vehicle they can be seen externally, but can not be detected internally. The dash indicator light is to faint to be seen nor can the clicking sound be heard. At night the dash indicator is visible. The consumer owns two vehicles that are identical in…”
“When the signal lights were turned on they could be seen externally but could not be seen on the inside of the vehicle. The dash indicator lights were too faint to be seen by the consumer and the clicking indicator could not be heard. At night the dash indicator was visible. The consumer owns two…”
“While starting vehicle in a parking lot, billows of white smoke came from tail pipe. Dealership informed consumer that engine cylinders were leaking anti-freeze. *jg *ak”
“Consumer was traveling about 25 mph while going down a hill. Went to apply brakes, and brakes didn't hold at all. He hit vehicle in front of him. *ak this vehicle had numerous problems. The dealer could not find a solution for the current brake failures. The consumer says the vehicle was dangerous…”
“About 2 am while my car was in my locked garage the horn went off. I investigated and when I pushed on the horn pad it stopped. Went back to bed. An hour or so later it went off again. This time when I opened the car door it stopped. Sometime later I went to a dealer and had the horn disconnected…”
“Vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical wire dangling over exhaust manifold, resulting in an injury (attorney for client). *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE99012 Opened 1999-02-05 · closed 1999-06-30
BRAKING SYSTEM
CONSUMERS ALLEGE A PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Cadillac Allante as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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