1974 Cadillac Deville recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Wheels / tires
What's wrong, in plain English: A wheel or tire can fail while driving.
What could happen:
The fix:
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1974 DEVILLE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Cadillac dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 74V098000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy:
Notes: CADILLAC CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-2. POSSIBILITY THAT THE CENTER (SPIDER) SECTION OFTHE WHEEL TO RIM MAY SEPARATE DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING OF THE SPIDER. IF THISCONDITION EXISTS THE RIM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER SECTION OF THE WHEELAND CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. (CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WHEEL WHERE NECESSARY).
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 1974 Cadillac Deville owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (1), Lights (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
01/20/1999 · Wheels / tires · fire
RIGHT WHEEL GRINDING AND PULLING RESULTING IN FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
02/03/1995 · Lights · crash
WHEN USING ON EMERGENCY FLASHER AND APPLYING BRAKES, BRAKES OVER RIDE FLASHERS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT