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1992 Cadillac Deville Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly — runs 2.8× the fleet median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
135Complaints
1Recalls
15Crashes
13Fires
17Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (14.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.

None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly20 · 14.8%No official action
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine11 · 8.1%No official action
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline11 · 8.1%No official action
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip9 · 6.7%No official action
Air Bags:frontal9 · 6.7%No official action
Vehicle Speed Control8 · 5.9%Investigation closedPE93007

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE11 · 8.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE11 · 8.1%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP9 · 6.7%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL9 · 6.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 · 5.9%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS5 · 3.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY5 · 3.7%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP5 · 3.7%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER5 · 3.7%

Percentages are the share of the 135 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Power Train:axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 94V199000 · 1994 · reported 10/13/1994

IN THE EVENT OF SEPARATION OF THE COUPLING, AN OIL LEAK CAN OCCUR WHICH, WHEN EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A GAS TANK PROBLEM. WHEN THE GAS TANK WENT DOWN TO 5 OR 6 GALLONS WHILE TURNING A CORNER GAS WOULD NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10091561 — filed 09/08/2004 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHILE DRIVING ALONG- VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW UP. SHE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE, HER HUSBAND GOT OUT…”NHTSA complaint 10034416 — filed 08/22/2003 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“BAFFLE BROKE AWAY FROM FUEL TANK WHICH BLOCKED SUCKING LINE, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT OFF. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE FEEL…”NHTSA complaint 886803 — filed 04/25/2001 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Cadillac Deville?

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues are the most-reported category, cited in 20 of 135 NHTSA complaints (14.8%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (11), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (11), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1992 Cadillac Deville have?

135 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 1992 Cadillac Deville have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 94V199000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1992 Cadillac Deville's reported problems?

0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.