US vehicle recalls and complaint patterns, explained
Cadillac Brougham recalls and complaints by year
49 recall campaigns and 69 complaints in official NHTSA data
for the Cadillac Brougham (1972–1996).
The most commonly reported problem areas are Vehicle speed control, Seat belts, Engine and engine cooling.
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Cadillac Brougham,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1972–1996 with 49 recall campaigns and 69 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1990 (10), 1989 (9), and 1988 (9).
Years with the most complaint volume: 1990 (12), 1995 (10), and 1994 (9).
Top recall themes: Brakes, Other, and Equipment and labeling.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Vehicle speed control, Seat belts, Engine and engine cooling.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
9 campaigns · Years: 1986–1991
These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Across all model years, the most commonly reported problem areas for the
Cadillac Brougham in NHTSA complaint data are
Vehicle speed control, Seat belts, Engine and engine cooling.
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
1996
0
5
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic, Visibility, Fuel system, gasoline.
1995
0
10
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure, Interior lighting, Latches/locks/linkages.
1994
0
9
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline, Exterior lighting.
1993
0
5
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Seat belts, Steering.
1992
0
7
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Seat belts, Seats.
1991
5
7
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure, Service brakes, hydraulic, Latches/locks/linkages.
1990
10
12
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Service brakes, hydraulic, Seats.
1989
9
2
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Interior lighting, Wheels.
1988
9
2
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Structure.
1987
5
6
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling, Parking brake.
1986
2
3
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system.
1985
2
1
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling.
1984
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1978
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1977
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1974
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1972
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved:
Service brakes
, Vehicle speed control
and Equipment
Show recall evidence by year
1991
Service brakes, hydraulic: Drum:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Drum:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Drum:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The increased weight of the stretch conversion limousines requires larger diameter rear wheel brake cylinders than those installed in the factory.
1988
Seat belts: Retractor:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Service brakes, hydraulic: Drum:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The increased weight of the stretch conversion limousines requires larger diameter rear wheel brake cylinders than those installed in the factory.
1987
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Service brakes, hydraulic: Drum:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The increased weight of the stretch conversion limousines requires larger diameter rear wheel brake cylinders than those installed in the factory.
1986
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Service brakes, hydraulic: Wheel cylinders:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The increased weight of the stretch conversion limousines requires larger diameter rear wheel brake cylinders than those installed in the factory.
1985
Equipment: Labels:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
1984
Vehicle speed control:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
1978
Unknown or other:
Safety recall involving the unknown or other area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: If paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel.
Vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The involved vehicles were built with an accelerator pedal having an extension, or rubber flap, at the bottom of the pedal. This pedal flap could be inadvertently displaced by a floor covering and wedged under the accelerator pedal in a manner that can influence the throttle setting and increase
1977
Unknown or other:
Safety recall involving the unknown or other area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: If paper or other combustible materials are placed in the instrument panel ashtray receptacle, they could become ignited and flames from the fire may reach the interior of the instrument panel.
Vehicle speed control: Accelerator pedal:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The involved vehicles were built with an accelerator pedal having an extension, or rubber flap, at the bottom of the pedal. This pedal flap could be inadvertently displaced by a floor covering and wedged under the accelerator pedal in a manner that can influence the throttle setting and increase
1974
Wheels: Hubcap/cover:
Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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