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1994 Cadillac Concours

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Concours.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 1994 Cadillac Concours is a passenger car whose routine service profile is uncomplicated, calling for 4 quarts of 5W-30 API oil at fill-up. In the model's reliability record, this year is a notably quiet one — just 7 owner complaints have been logged, with the power train emerging as the leading category despite the small total, and zero recalls issued across the model year. That pairing of low complaint volume and no recall actions positions 1994 as a dependability benchmark within the Concours lineage, giving researchers a clean reference point against which other model years can be weighed.

Model year1997199619951994

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12731179. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731179
Engine air filter19259030
Fuel filter25121468
Spark plug19300875 alt 19208535
Front wiper blades25689175 discontinued
Serpentine belt19370621 alt 03538853
Thermostat03539588 alt 12559807

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.8 in
Overall width76.8 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase113.8 in
Curb weight3999 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Power Steering FluidUSE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miThrottle Body (torque) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Shift Linkage (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 15,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 1994 the Concours recorded seven federal complaints, zero recalls, and nine technical service bulletins (TSBs), while the next reported year, 1996, saw a modest rise to eight complaints, still zero recalls, and a slight drop to seven TSBs. This flat‑to‑slightly‑upward complaint pattern, combined with the absence of any recalls across both years, suggests the model’s reliability issues were limited and did not trigger regulatory action. The primary complaint areas in 1994 were evenly split between Power‑Train and Service Brakes (two each), with isolated reports in Electrical System and Steering (one each), and there were no crash‑ or fire‑related complaints. Overall, the data indicate that 1994 sits in a low‑risk segment of the generation’s history, making it a relatively safe year to consider for purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
9
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
7
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 7 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Power Train2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Electrical System1
Steering1
Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 9 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
9909410042000-01-01Air BagsINFORMATION REGARDING SWITCHES TO TURN OFF AND ON FRONTAL AIR BAGS FOR PASSENGER CARS AND…
9909400042000-01-01SeatsGENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO…
990866002A2000-01-01Latches/Locks/LinkagesTHIS BULLETIN INFORMS DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE TRAP RESISTANT REAR COMPARTMENT (TRUNK) KIT…
988765171998-06-01Engine And Engine CoolingCONDITIONS REGARDING DTC CODE P039, TORGUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT, MAY SET WHEN…
9711015333041997-11-01SuspensionCOMMENTS OF A RATTLE/LOOSE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *YC

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Vehicles taking 4 qtEngine oil filter 12731179Engine air filter 19259030Fuel filter 25121468Spark plug 19300875

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1994 Concours take?

4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1994 Concours have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.