Cadillac Brougham Recalls

The Cadillac Brougham has 9 recalls covering the 1988-1991 model years, with the most serious being undersized rear brake wheel cylinders on 1990 and 1991 models that cause stopping distances to extend beyond safe limits if the power brake assist fails.

This braking defect is the dominant theme across the recall history. On 1990 and 1991 models, the rear drum brake wheel cylinders are too small to generate adequate braking force on their own, meaning that if the power assist unit stops working, the driver faces significantly longer stopping distances and a meaningfully higher risk of a collision. One 1990 filing applies specifically to limousine configurations, where the extended body makes the extended stopping distance concern even more direct. The 1988 model year has a separate issue with the rear seat shoulder belt retractors, which can fail to lock during a sudden deceleration, allowing the belt to pay out during a crash and reducing the protection it provides to rear seat occupants.