1979 Cadillac DeVille Sedan Diesel
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- Photo: 1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in Columbia Blue, Front Right, 06-11-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, front left (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, June 19th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Cadillac Sedan DeVille (6074512801) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Cadillac Sedan DeVille D'Elegance in Columbia Blue, Rear Left, 06-10-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Cadillac Coupe Deville dashboard by That Hartford Guy, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Cadillac DeVille Sedan Diesel is a 120-hp 5.7-liter V8 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,942 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 120 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 220 lb-ft of torque at 1900 rpm. It carries an EPA rating of 20 mpg combined.
The DeVille measures 221.2 inches long on a 121.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,942 ($57,936 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 350 cid OHV diesel V8, indirect injection |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 103.0 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Indirect injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (Turbo-Hydramatic 400) |
| 1st Gear | 2.48 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.48 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 2.07 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 221.2 in |
| Width | 76.4 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Cadillac DeVille Sedan Diesel with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Cadillac DEVILLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 13, 1979 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE HEADS MAY BREAK OFF THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION EVEN UNDER NO LOAD CONDITIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF BOLTS USED, HIGH INSTALLATION TORQUE AND ARRANGEMENT OF THE BODY ANCHORAGE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 79V247000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1979 Cadillac DEVILLE
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1979 Cadillac DEVILLE (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 CADILLAC DEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.