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1989 Cadillac Cadillac recalls & complaints

6 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
6complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

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NHTSA files recalls for the Cadillac Cadillac under individual trim or body names rather than "Cadillac", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

6complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Brakes (3), Hydraulic (2), Wheels / tires (1), Body / structure (1), Visibility (wipers / glass) (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (6)

07/16/2001 · Brakes
I RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF FAULTY BRAKES FROM MANUFACTURER. THEY REQUESTED THAT I HAVE THEM REPAIRED AS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THEY SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAULTY BRAKES WHICH ARE NOW A HAZARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR.*AK

08/10/2000 · Wheels / tires · crash
LR FAILURE AFTER TURNPIKE DRIVING X 4 HOURS--BLOWOUT, TREAD SEPARATION. 20,000 MILES ON TIRES AT TIME. CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL ENDING UP BACKWARDS ON SHOULDER 50 FEET FROM CANAL! DAMAGED CONTROL ARM,STRUT ASSEMBLY,WHEEL WELL,ETC. DON'T KNOW HOW I DIDN'T ROLL OVER! THANKFULLY, NO OTHER CARS IN MY PATH OR WOULD HAVE BEEN FATALITIES!...RR TIRE--2MOS LATER--AFT…

01/06/1997 · Body / structure
LEFT REAR DOOR MAKES SQUEAKY NOISE.

01/06/1997 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
RIGHT FRONT WINDOW MAKES RATTLING NOISE.

11/27/1996 · Brakes
BRAKE PEDDLE WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND HAD NO BRAKES, BRAKE PADS AND SHOES NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

11/27/1996 · Brakes
BRAKES FAILED, REPLACEMENT BRAKES FAILED DUE TO FAULTY CALIPERS BEING DEFECTIVE CAUSING BRAKE PADS AND SHOES TO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND FALL OFF.

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