23 of the
281 complaints about the 1996 Cadillac Deville are about the
braking system — 8% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
113,605 miles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUBBER PART OF THE BRAKE LINE SPLIT INTO TWO SEPARATE PIECES WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE BRAKES COULD NOT BE USED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND GEARS WERE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. GENERAL MOTORS STATED THAT SOMEONE WOULD LOOK INTO THE FAILURE AT SOME POINT. THE CONTACT IS A MECHANIC AND STATED THAT HE HAS NEVER SEEN THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT OCCUR ON A VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE BRACKET THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE STRUT IS BEING STRETCHED BEYOND ITS LIMIT, WHICH AFTER TIME WILL EVENTUALLY SPLIT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,210 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,449. UPDATED 09/10/08 *BF THE METAL BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE RUBBER PART OF THE BRAKE LINE IS CUTTING THE RUBBER LINE RIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE BRACKET . UPDATED 09/18/08.
NHTSA complaint #10236632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garland, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE CONTROLLER 1996 CADILLAC CONCOURS AT A COST OF 1400.00. APPROACHING STOP SIGN AT LOW SPEED BRAKES FAILED CAUSING CAR TO STOP BEYOND STOP SIGN. I NOTICE THAT 1997 AND LATER CADILLACS HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. I AM SURE GM IS AWARE THAT 1996 MODELS HAVE THE SAME DEFECT SO WHY HAVE THEY NOT COVERED 1996 MODELS?
NHTSA complaint #10200380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesParamus, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT: WHILE DRIVING CALLER TRIES TO SLOW DOWN AND WITHOUT WARNING THE BRAKES LOSE POWER. WHILE AT THE STOP LIGHT IT ACCELERATES, AND SHE HAS TO FIGHT THE CAR TO KEEP IT STOPPED. WHILE IN PARK IT RACES AT 2125 RPMS. HAD CAR TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. DEALER SAID IT WAS A CHIP IN COMPUTER. CAR WILL BE TOWED AGAIN TONIGHT. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #10124654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Euclid, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE STEEL LINES TO THE FRONT OF THE WHEELS RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE HAD NO BRAKES. *NM *SC
NHTSA complaint #10111116 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Minnetonka, MNCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
I BOUGHT A CAR FROM A X-POLICE OFFICER FOR A VERY GOOD PRICE. IT RAN WELL I HAD IT CHECKED OUT. BRAKES AND ALL. THEY WERE FINE. WELL I NOTICED THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS VERY LONG BEFORE ALL OF THIS HAPPENED,. WELL TO MAKE IT SHORT I SLIGHTY HIT A CURB AND THAT WAS IT. THE CAR IS TOTALED.
NHTSA complaint #765797 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
W. Palm Beach, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BRAKES FAILED WHILE GOING 10MPH. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED TRYING TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT, BRAKE LINE BURSTED FROM RUSTING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #8013661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tuson, AZFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY DIDN'T HOLD. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM HOOD. UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE, STEERING LOCKED UP. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND WAS TOTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #8010829 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manhesset, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE IS GOING 45-55MPH IT STARTS TO DECELERATE. STEERING GETS STIFF. OIL PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON, AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE BEGINS TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL. PROBLEM HAS DUPLICATED ITSELF MANY TIMES, BUT DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM TO FIND A SOLUTION. ONCE VEHICLE IS RESTARTED THERE IS NO PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #8003538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edison, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE DISC MOUNTING ASSEMBLY OF THE REAR BRAKES IS HELD IN PLACE BY A SINGLE UNDERSIZE SCREW ON EACH SIDE. THIS SCREW CAN SHEAR, RESULTING IN THE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR WITH A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY.
NHTSA complaint #731973 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Port Charlotte, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
GAS PEDAL REPAIR
NHTSA complaint #9001065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
VEHICLE SHIMMIES WHEN BRAKING, TURNED ROTORS AND REPLACED STABILIZER LINKS TO RECTIFY VIBRATION PROBLEM. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #552258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Atlanta, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
STEERING AND BRAKES LOCK, USUALLY ON A CURVE, ALWAYS ON WET ROAD. PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED WITH OTHER DRIVERS IN THIS VEHICLE. QUESTIONS TO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OFFER NO ENLIGHTENMENT OR SATISFACTION; THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING LIKE THIS.
NHTSA complaint #711641 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #529953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED/GLAZED.
NHTSA complaint #529953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reno, NV
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTED.
NHTSA complaint #529953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spokane, WA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
INTERMITTENT PROBLEM: WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL UNDER NORMAL BRAKING, CONSUMER NOTICED A VERY LOUD GRIDING NOISE SOUND AS IF IT'S METAL TO METAL COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT PROBLEM, PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #826949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
OAK Lawn, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS BRAKES BECOME SPONGY, WILL NOT LOCK WHICH CAUSES A GRADUAL EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #828182 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lajolla, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE AND A VIBRATION. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #824731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Steger, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE DUST THAT ACCUMULATES ON THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #522242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oakhurst, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING, WARNING LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON.
NHTSA complaint #522145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vista, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #603277 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Francisco, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AT 10 MPH AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED.
NHTSA complaint #806048 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huston, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PUT ON ABS BRAKES AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP.
NHTSA complaint #801642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.