How many recalls does the 1986 Cadillac Deville have?

The 1986 Cadillac Deville has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Cadillac Deville has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1986 Cadillac Deville?

Of 27 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1986 Cadillac Deville Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Cadillac Deville has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 99,321 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 87V093000 1987-06-23 6,004 affected

Defect

THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR. ADDITIONALLY, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND ABS ELECTRICAL RELAYS MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER CONTAMINATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION…

Consequence

LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR WOULD RESULT IN A TOTALLOSS OF REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES. THE RED BRAKEWARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, ALOSS OF REAR BRAKES AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULDRESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. …

Remedy

THE ABS AND HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ELECTRICAL RELAYS AND 30 AMP FUSES WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACED.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 86V056000 1986-04-28 93,317 affected

Defect

THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF…

Remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Total complaints27

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1986 cadillac deville/fleetwood abs brake system. Consumer requests that enforcement of same inspection, testing and replacement of the failed braking parts for his vehicle. *nj the consumer stated the abs did not perform in a satisfactory manner. The consumer stated the abs was flawed. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2008-10-01

“While driving into the driveway upon returning from work, parked the vehicle, noticed a puddle of water underneath. Lifted up the hood, could see water coming out of the engine cylinder gasket. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2000-03-10

“No summary”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1999-08-14

“No summary”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1999-06-24

“Developed a loud ticking/knocking noise in engine. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1999-04-07

“Master cylinder failed. (attorney)”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER · reported 1997-09-15

“Engine failed and vehicle shutdown. Owner believes a defective crankshaft caused the problem.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1997-09-01

“Accelerator pedal intermittently sticks when applied, engine accelerates to high speed, vehicle keeps moving with brakes applied. Test driven by dealer, not duplicated. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · reported 1997-04-11

Defect investigations

Investigation EA88019 Opened 1988-01-28 · closed 1990-10-31

HYDRO BOOST

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA88031 Opened 1988-04-22 · closed 1989-10-23

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

STATUS:ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER IS IN PROGRESS.HOWEVER, NEITHER NHTSA OF GM HAS IDENTIFIED A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION THATCOULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.SOME VEHICLES IN THIS GROUP WEREFOUND POTENTIALLY SUBJECT TO THROTTLE CABLE RESTRICTIONS, AND WERERECALLED ALONG WITH H CARS WITH SIMILAR…

Investigation EA89028 Opened 1989-07-28 · closed 1990-07-27

REAR BRAKE PIN

SUMMARY:THESE VEHICLES HAVE REAR DRUM BRAKES.THE PARKING LEVER PIVOTPIN IS HELD BY AN E RING.WHEN THE RING FAILS, PARTS OF THE RING ANDPIN FALL LOOSE INTO THE DRUM AND MAY JAM THE BRAKE, LOCKING THE WHEEL.A STRONGER E RING IS USED IN 1988 AND NEWER CARS.THIS INVESTIGATIONHAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE GMS C BODY CARS…

Investigation PE87038 Opened 1987-07-09 · closed 1988-01-28

HYDROBOOST FAILURE

SUBJECT VEHICLES:CAPRICE, CAPRICE CLASSIC, CUSTOM CRUISER, DEVILLE,ELECTRA, ESTATE WAGON, FLEETWOOD, LESABRE, NINETY-EIGHT, PARISIENNE,PARK AVENUE.(ALL 1984-86 GM VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDROBOOST II SYSTEMS)ANALYSIS:CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGE SEVERAL PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE POWERSTEERING AND POWER BRAKE SYSTEMS OF…

Investigation PE89098 Opened 1989-03-10 · closed 1989-05-17

ANTI LOCK BRAKES

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Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Cadillac Deville as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.