Does the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, equipment, seat belts, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood?

7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1987 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Cadillac been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cadillac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1987 Cadillac Fleetwood recalls, newest first

May 19, 2006NHTSA 06E04300088,303 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 9, 1990NHTSA 90V093000544 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.
Consequence: Vehicles do not comply with part 567.
Remedy: Add compliance label.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 6, 1990NHTSA 90V050000223 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.
Consequence: Lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with FMVSS 209 and 210.
Remedy: Install safety belts for rear facing seats.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 26, 1987NHTSA 87V16800011,936 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

Summary: Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.
Consequence: The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects. Also, car could be startedwith transmission in gear allowing vehicle to move in an unanticipateddirection.
Remedy: Replace the manual valve detent lever link.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system2
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys1
Gasoline › Carburetor system1
Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump1

Other Cadillac Fleetwood years

Other 1987 Cadillac models

Questions

Does the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, equipment, seat belts, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood?: 7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.