1987 Cadillac Brougham Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1987 Cadillac Brougham, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1987 Cadillac Brougham
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Wheel cylinders (service brakes)
The increased weight of the stretch conversion limousines requires larger diameter rear wheel brake cylinders than those installed in the factory.
Remedy: Replace the existing rear wheel brake cylinders with larger diameter brake cylinders.
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Wheel cylinders (service brakes)
Rear wheel brake cylinders are too small to allow for proper braking.
Remedy: Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
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Wheel cylinders (service brakes)
Remedy: Replace original 1" rear wheel brake cylinder with a 1 1/16" cylinder.
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Drum (service brakes)
Limousine failed to meet stopping distance requirements of FMVSS 105.
Remedy: Replace original rear wheel brake cylinder with a larger cylinder.
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Vehicle speed control
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1987 Cadillac Brougham have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 91,210 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt: while driving on the road at 65 MPH,and using the cruise control the car kept accelerating, and the went up to 75 MPH. It wouldn't slow down , even after trying to shut off the cruise control. Con”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 1, 2005 · Vehicle speed control
“The car was running very odd right before i stopped at a store. After killing the ignition the car started smoking after any about a min or less the front of the car was fully involved with flames. Th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 7, 2005 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1987 Cadillac Brougham. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Cadillac Brougham model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac Brougham model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 Cadillac Brougham | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Cadillac Brougham | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Cadillac Brougham | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Cadillac Brougham | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 Cadillac Brougham | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Cadillac Brougham | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 Cadillac Brougham | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 Cadillac Brougham | 5 | 6 |
| 1988 Cadillac Brougham | 9 | 2 |
| 1989 Cadillac Brougham | 7 | 2 |
| 1990 Cadillac Brougham | 9 | 10 |
| 1991 Cadillac Brougham | 5 | 6 |
| 1992 Cadillac Brougham | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 Cadillac Brougham | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 Cadillac Brougham | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 Cadillac Brougham | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 Cadillac Brougham | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 1987 Cadillac Brougham
How do I know if my 1987 Cadillac Brougham has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1987 Cadillac Brougham; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 89V102000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.