Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Cadillac Fleetwood
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Cadillac Fleetwood Problems
Car Won't Start and Security Light is On
Problems with anti-theft systems using the raised-chip key can prevent the car from starting. The wires in the steering column to the ignition lock cylinder tend to break. The key and ignition lock cylinder should be replaced to correct this condition.
Rear of Vehicle May Ride to High or Low
The auto level ride compressor may fail causing the rear of the vehicle to ride to high or too low.
Performance Issues Due to Faulty ECM Grounds at Front of Engine
The engine control module (ECM) electrical grounds on the front of the engine block may have high resistance causing a rough running engine or stalling condition.
Idler/pitman arm may wear and cause steering/alignment problems
The idler arm or pitman arm in the front suspension may wear causing excess play in the steering and front end alignment problems.
Smog Check Failure Due to Excessive Carbon Buildup
Excessive carbon build up in the engine combustion chambers may be the cause of a smog check failure due to excess NOx emissions. A "top engine" decoarbonization cleaning procedure will commonly correct this concern.
Cadillac Fleetwood Recalls (Recent)
Chevrolet Camaro Recall 07E088000
Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Learn more »Buick Roadmaster Recall 95V221000
Summary: THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LINKAGE. THIS DOES NOT MEET WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."
Learn more »Buick Roadmaster Recall 96V245000
Summary: THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION DURING ASSEMBLY.
Learn more »Chevrolet Caprice Recall 96V018000
Summary: DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
Learn more »Buick Roadmaster Recall 96V019000
Summary: DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AND CAN LOOSEN.
Learn more »Cadillac Fleetwood Questions and Answers
This is actually a 1985 Cadillac. The ignition lock is jammed and now the key is broken off in it. How to get lock out and replace.
Heating system is blowing cold air, why?
hi,i have a 90 cadillac brougham with a 5.7 liter and i think i have a vaccumm problem,i checked the egr vaccum hose that goes connected to it and has no vaccum,could it be the canister,and also i ...
when I back out into the daylight my dash goes very dim
and also when I durn on my head lights
how can i keep my dash lights bright
1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brogham. Cannot get the tail light cover off and no way to get to tail light from trunk.
Cadillac Fleetwood Stories
i've got 400,000 km on this and still can't imagine ever getting rid of this. some sensors are going now in a domino effect, but still it's the best car ever. the only rust is the back bumper, but since this is canada it's very good. i use crown rust control every year. it's hard to find ww tires for this but pep boys had good tires in wwall in the proper size. can't say enuf about this fabulous car. may keep it forever. while i have a fla. zip code i live in canada most of the time
An excellent highway car with plenty of low end torque. Rides like those old 70's luxo barges but gets 21 MPG highway instead of 8MPG! The self adjusting rear suspension will give out early, install $100.00 air bags in the rear, they work great. Leather upholstery is shot and looking to replace with vinyl. Expect to replace normal wear and tear items but also expect no rust anywhere, a workhourse TBI Chevy 350 engine and mechanically linked TH400 transmission. Parts are available and at a good price.
I'm riding a fleetwood 91 for 6 years now and still love it like the first day, with more than 400000 km the engine is still running smouth and strong, and never failed starting even at -40c (im living in Montreal,Canada).And those who cares about fuel economy, for it is a V8 4.9l engine it's swolowing 11 L/100km on free-way (at 100kmh) and around 14 L/100km in town, considering the high millage it's a good score.