1990 Cadillac Brougham: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 1990 Cadillac Brougham: 9 recalls, 10 owner complaints and up to 18 mpg combined.
Recalls
9 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #90V134000 · 1990 · 158 vehicles
What's wrong: Gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information May be incorrect on labels.
Why it matters: Vehicles would not comply with 49 cfr part 567.
The fix: Install revised certification labels.
Equipment Vehicle recall #90V133000 · 1990 · 158 vehicles
What's wrong: Tire placard May contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information.
Why it matters: Limousines would not comply with fmvss 110 and consumermight unknowingly overload the vehicle because of placard misinformation.
The fix: Install revised tire placards.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #91V011000 · 1991 · 244 vehicles
What's wrong: Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105.
Why it matters: Increased stopping distance could result in an accident;vehicles do not comply with fmvss 105.
The fix: Replace original rear wheel brake cylinder with a larger cylinder.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #91V092000 · 1991 · 14 vehicles
What's wrong: Rear wheel brake cylinders too small to allow for proper braking.
Why it matters: Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 571 are not metwith power assist braking unit inoperative.
The fix: Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #91V099000 · 1991 · 91 vehicles
What's wrong: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Why it matters: Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
The fix: Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #91V093000 · 1991 · 14 vehicles
What's wrong: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Why it matters: Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power assist braking units inoperative.
The fix: Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #91V096000 · 1991 · 28 vehicles
What's wrong: Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Why it matters: Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
The fix: Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #91V101000 · 1991 · 205 vehicles
What's wrong:
Why it matters: Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
The fix: Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #91V100000 · 1991 · 61 vehicles
What's wrong:
Why it matters: Stopping distance requirements of fmvss 105 are not metwith power braking assist unit inoperative.
The fix: Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Seat belts (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Seats (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Brakes (hydraulic) (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Parking brake (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 1990 Cadillac Brougham has 10 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 7 Brougham model years for complaints (1.9× the average Brougham year). Complaints peaked in 1995 (5 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old. Neighboring years: 1991 (6 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 20 | 15 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 1990 Cadillac Brougham have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recalls for the 1990 Cadillac Brougham. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 1990 Cadillac Brougham problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are seat belts (3), seats (2), brakes (hydraulic) (2).
What gas mileage does the 1990 Cadillac Brougham get?
EPA ratings run up to 18 mpg combined (5.0 L, Automatic 4-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 1990 Cadillac Brougham repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.