1989 Cadillac allante
1G6VR3181KU101242
Vehicle history report for the 1989 Cadillac allante (VIN 1G6VR3181KU101242). Red. Title: Clean. 77,550 mi reported. Registered in Sc. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
MPG & running costs
Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1989 Cadillac allante.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Full vehicle history report
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 1989 cadillac allante.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Cadillac allante, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 39
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1989 Cadillac allante.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THEN, DRIVER PUMPED THE BRAKES THREE TIMES TO STOP. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, AND DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, BUT A SOLUTION COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10111643SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EVERY ALLANTE OWNER SEEMS TO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DT
NHTSA ODI #768824SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE BRAKES WILL NOT WORK. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESED THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP, ALSO THE ABS LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. *JG
NHTSA ODI #567878ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE HORN IS INOPERATIVE. *JG
NHTSA ODI #567878POWER TRAIN
THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN FOR INSPECTION BECAUSE OF A DELAY IN SHIFTING. *JG
NHTSA ODI #567878SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8018506SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKES, THEN THE ABS PUMP STARTED AND BRAKES RETURNED. THE BRAKE SYSTEMS HAS BECOME UNRELIABLE. REAR BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL (CALIPERS FROZEN), AND ACCUMULATOR REPLACEMENT RETURNED NORMAL FUNCTION FOR LESS THAN 12 HOURS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #759981SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHILE DRIVING 70 AND APPLYING BRAKES, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACCUMULATOR, BUT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *YH
NHTSA ODI #8004323+ 31 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1G6VR3181KU101242 valid?
1G6VR3181KU101242 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 1989 Cadillac allante.
Does the 1989 Cadillac allante have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 1989 Cadillac allante. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What fuel economy does the 1989 Cadillac allante get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1989 Cadillac allante at about 16 mpg combined (14 city / 21 highway).
Data last checked 16 Jul 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.