Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1971 DeVille.
The 1971 Cadillac DeVille sits within a lineage of American luxury sedans, and its place in automotive research is framed by the broader reliability record that spans the years 1990 through 2005. Within that span, the model’s complaint history peaked in 1997 with 306 recorded complaints, while the lowest point occurred in 1990 with 94 complaints, illustrating a notable variance in owner satisfaction over time. This historical context underscores the importance of evaluating the DeVille’s long‑term durability against the backdrop of its contemporaries, highlighting how fluctuations in complaint volume can inform expectations about reliability and maintenance trends.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the DeVille of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Coupe 8.2L V8 | 10.90 sec | 17.66 sec | 190 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.