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Jan 15, 2022 Electrical System Fire

[  ] I had purchased my car used. I found that there was a recall on this model. I went online and ran the vin # and confirmed that. I called the dealership and explained they looked it up and confirmed it needed to have the original plastic fuel rail replaced with a new stainless steel fuel rail. ...

Jan 15, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

[  ] I had purchased my car used. I found that there was a recall on this model. I went online and ran the vin # and confirmed that. I called the dealership and explained they looked it up and confirmed it needed to have the original plastic fuel rail replaced with a new stainless steel fuel rail. ...

Jan 15, 2022 Unknown Or Other Fire

[  ] I had purchased my car used. I found that there was a recall on this model. I went online and ran the vin # and confirmed that. I called the dealership and explained they looked it up and confirmed it needed to have the original plastic fuel rail replaced with a new stainless steel fuel rail. ...

Jan 15, 2022 Electrical System Fire

[  ] I had purchased my car used. I found that there was a recall on this model. I went online and ran the vin # and confirmed that. I called the dealership and explained they looked it up and confirmed it needed to have the original plastic fuel rail replaced with a new stainless steel fuel rail. ...

Jan 15, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System Fire

[  ] I had purchased my car used. I found that there was a recall on this model. I went online and ran the vin # and confirmed that. I called the dealership and explained they looked it up and confirmed it needed to have the original plastic fuel rail replaced with a new stainless steel fuel rail. ...

Jan 15, 2022 Unknown Or Other Fire

[  ] I had purchased my car used. I found that there was a recall on this model. I went online and ran the vin # and confirmed that. I called the dealership and explained they looked it up and confirmed it needed to have the original plastic fuel rail replaced with a new stainless steel fuel rail. ...

Mar 31, 2018 Air Bags

DOGGIE DIEOBLO

Mar 31, 2018 Air Bags

DOGGIE DIEOBLO

Jan 28, 2016 Traction Control System 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...

Jan 28, 2016 Equipment 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...

Jan 28, 2016 Traction Control System 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...

Jan 28, 2016 Equipment 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...

Nov 24, 2015 Electrical System

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE THEFT SYSTEM. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED.

Nov 24, 2015 Electrical System

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE THEFT SYSTEM. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED.

May 11, 2015 Traction Control System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO ANTI LOCK BRAKING MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE O...

May 11, 2015 Service Brakes 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO ANTI LOCK BRAKING MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE O...

May 11, 2015 Traction Control System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO ANTI LOCK BRAKING MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE O...

May 11, 2015 Service Brakes 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO ANTI LOCK BRAKING MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE O...

Feb 5, 2015 Engine Fire 87,000 mi

AT ABOUT 12:30 - 1:00 AM IN THE MORNING THE CAR WAS PARKED AT MY HOME IN THE DRIVEWAY DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. [XXX] THE OWNER GETS UP TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT WHEN HE LOOKED OUTSIDE THE PATIO, HE SAW HIS CAR SMOLDERING AND THAN IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLAMES AT THE ENGINE AREA. CALLED THE F...

Feb 5, 2015 Engine Fire 87,000 mi

AT ABOUT 12:30 - 1:00 AM IN THE MORNING THE CAR WAS PARKED AT MY HOME IN THE DRIVEWAY DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. [XXX] THE OWNER GETS UP TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT WHEN HE LOOKED OUTSIDE THE PATIO, HE SAW HIS CAR SMOLDERING AND THAN IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLAMES AT THE ENGINE AREA. CALLED THE F...

Oct 30, 2014 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE AND SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATE...

Oct 30, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE AND SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATE...

Oct 30, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE AND SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATE...

Oct 30, 2014 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE AND SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATE...

Oct 30, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE AND SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATE...

Oct 30, 2014 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE AND SECURITY LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATE...

Oct 28, 2014 Air Bags 189,000 mi

I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED ON MY WIFE'S ARM. I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE DRIVING. WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR SAFETY SAKE? *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Electrical System 189,000 mi

I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED ON MY WIFE'S ARM. I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE DRIVING. WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR SAFETY SAKE? *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Unknown Or Other 189,000 mi

I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED ON MY WIFE'S ARM. I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE DRIVING. WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR SAFETY SAKE? *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Air Bags 189,000 mi

I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED ON MY WIFE'S ARM. I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE DRIVING. WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR SAFETY SAKE? *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Electrical System 189,000 mi

I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED ON MY WIFE'S ARM. I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE DRIVING. WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR SAFETY SAKE? *TR

Oct 28, 2014 Unknown Or Other 189,000 mi

I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PROCEEDED DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG EXPLODED ON MY WIFE'S ARM. I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE DRIVING. WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR SAFETY SAKE? *TR

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 138,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT MY ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON THE DASHBOARD CONSOLE AND WHEN I PUSH ON THE BRAKES THE AND THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. THE ABS WAS ENGAGING ON DRY PAVEMENT. I CHECKED THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ON THE CADILLAC AND I AM GETTING AN ERROR CODE OF TCS C1255 WHICH IS A FAULTY ELECT...

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT MY ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON THE DASHBOARD CONSOLE AND WHEN I PUSH ON THE BRAKES THE AND THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. THE ABS WAS ENGAGING ON DRY PAVEMENT. I CHECKED THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ON THE CADILLAC AND I AM GETTING AN ERROR CODE OF TCS C1255 WHICH IS A FAULTY ELECT...

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 138,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT MY ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON THE DASHBOARD CONSOLE AND WHEN I PUSH ON THE BRAKES THE AND THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. THE ABS WAS ENGAGING ON DRY PAVEMENT. I CHECKED THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ON THE CADILLAC AND I AM GETTING AN ERROR CODE OF TCS C1255 WHICH IS A FAULTY ELECT...

Jul 8, 2014 Service Brakes 138,000 mi

I NOTICED THAT MY ABS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON THE DASHBOARD CONSOLE AND WHEN I PUSH ON THE BRAKES THE AND THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. THE ABS WAS ENGAGING ON DRY PAVEMENT. I CHECKED THE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ON THE CADILLAC AND I AM GETTING AN ERROR CODE OF TCS C1255 WHICH IS A FAULTY ELECT...

Jun 5, 2014 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE 35 MPH, THE ABS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND PROGRESSED TO PERMANENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE...

Jun 5, 2014 Service Brakes 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATE 35 MPH, THE ABS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND PROGRESSED TO PERMANENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE...

May 28, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, GASOLINE FUEL FUMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THERE A HALF OF TANK OF GAS WAS IN THE TANK, WHEN THE TANK WAS NEARLY EMPTY. THE VEHICLE HAS GONE EMPTY...

May 28, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, GASOLINE FUEL FUMES EMITTED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THAT THERE A HALF OF TANK OF GAS WAS IN THE TANK, WHEN THE TANK WAS NEARLY EMPTY. THE VEHICLE HAS GONE EMPTY...

Aug 7, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONCE HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 7, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONCE HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACT...

May 9, 2013 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE BRAKE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. ...

May 9, 2013 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE BRAKE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. ...

Dec 6, 2012 Tires 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE WITH UNIROYAL TIGERPAW TIRES, SIZE: 265/75/R16 . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED FOR REP...

Dec 6, 2012 Tires 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE WITH UNIROYAL TIGERPAW TIRES, SIZE: 265/75/R16 . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED FOR REP...

Apr 30, 2012 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 65-70 MPH WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE DUE TO TRAFFIC AND THERE WAS SEVERE BRAKE FADE. THE CAR WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN BUT COULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR EVEN AFTER SEVERAL PUMPS. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHIC...

Apr 30, 2012 Service Brakes 65,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 65-70 MPH WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE DUE TO TRAFFIC AND THERE WAS SEVERE BRAKE FADE. THE CAR WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN BUT COULD NOT COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR EVEN AFTER SEVERAL PUMPS. I HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHIC...

Apr 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL PAN SEAL WAS LEAKING OIL. AS A RESULT, THE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE MANIFOLD. THE...

Apr 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL PAN SEAL WAS LEAKING OIL. AS A RESULT, THE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE MANIFOLD. THE...

Feb 24, 2012 Air Bags

I OWN A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. MY AIR BAG SENSOR HAS BEEN COMING ON AND GOING OFF ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES AND I WAS TOLD THE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS FOR THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. TODAY 2/24/12 THE AIR BAG DEPLOYE...

Feb 24, 2012 Air Bags

I OWN A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. MY AIR BAG SENSOR HAS BEEN COMING ON AND GOING OFF ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS. I HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES AND I WAS TOLD THE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS FOR THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. TODAY 2/24/12 THE AIR BAG DEPLOYE...

Jul 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 138,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE CAR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED THROUGH THE INDUCTION SYSTEM STARTING AN ENGINE FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED IT HAD CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE THAT THE CAR HAD TO BE JUNKED. *KB

Jul 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 138,000 mi

UPON STARTING THE CAR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED THROUGH THE INDUCTION SYSTEM STARTING AN ENGINE FIRE. BY THE TIME THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED IT HAD CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE THAT THE CAR HAD TO BE JUNKED. *KB

Jul 5, 2011 Electrical System 71,704 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND PLACING THE GEAR SHIFT IN NEUTRAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A ...

Jul 5, 2011 Electrical System 71,704 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND PLACING THE GEAR SHIFT IN NEUTRAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A ...

Mar 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT FOLLOWED BY STALLING. THE A/C WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED FOLLOWING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTAC...

Mar 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT FOLLOWED BY STALLING. THE A/C WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED FOLLOWING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTAC...

Aug 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,500 mi

THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE, SO I DID STOP IN A GAS STATION, OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT(THE HOOD) AND NOTICED A BIG GAS LEAK ON THE GASOLINE RAIL CLOSE TO THE CARBURETOR OR FUEL BURNER, SO I DECIDED TO STOP THERE AND HAVE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS...THE MECHANIC...

Aug 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 97,500 mi

THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, BEGAN TO SMELL GASOLINE, SO I DID STOP IN A GAS STATION, OPEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT(THE HOOD) AND NOTICED A BIG GAS LEAK ON THE GASOLINE RAIL CLOSE TO THE CARBURETOR OR FUEL BURNER, SO I DECIDED TO STOP THERE AND HAVE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS...THE MECHANIC...

Aug 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN. THE CONTACT STATED A FEW PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNDER RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V110000-FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVE...

Aug 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE HEAD GASKETS WERE BLOWN. THE CONTACT STATED A FEW PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING UNDER RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V110000-FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVE...

Jul 12, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,000 mi

GM CADILLAC RECALL #38145 MY GM SERVICE REQUEST NUMBER [XXX] GM REFUSES TO REIMBURSE FOR AN EMERGENCY REPAIR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jul 12, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,000 mi

GM CADILLAC RECALL #38145 MY GM SERVICE REQUEST NUMBER [XXX] GM REFUSES TO REIMBURSE FOR AN EMERGENCY REPAIR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 6, 2009 Electrical System 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 25 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DIGITAL; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW HOW FAST SHE WAS TRAVELING, AND COULD NOT READ THE FUEL GAUGE, WARNING LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS. THE DEALER STAT...

Apr 6, 2009 Electrical System 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 25 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS DIGITAL; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW HOW FAST SHE WAS TRAVELING, AND COULD NOT READ THE FUEL GAUGE, WARNING LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS. THE DEALER STAT...

Mar 22, 2009 Electrical System Fire

I PURCHASED A 97 CADILLAC DEVILLE IN JANUARY 07. FROM THE START IT HAD PROBLEMS. IT WOULDN'T CRANK RIGHT AND HAD VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TRIED MANY DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS BUT NONE WORKED. CAR STILL WOULD NOT CRANK RIGHT. IN 08, I PURCHASED A NEW STARTER AND ALTERNATOR. NOTHING WORKED. AFTER 9 MON...

Mar 22, 2009 Electrical System Fire

I PURCHASED A 97 CADILLAC DEVILLE IN JANUARY 07. FROM THE START IT HAD PROBLEMS. IT WOULDN'T CRANK RIGHT AND HAD VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. TRIED MANY DIFFERENT SOLUTIONS BUT NONE WORKED. CAR STILL WOULD NOT CRANK RIGHT. IN 08, I PURCHASED A NEW STARTER AND ALTERNATOR. NOTHING WORKED. AFTER 9 MON...

Feb 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 147,855 mi

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION DEALER REFUSED TO FIX OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION OR FIRE DEFECTIVE POHANKA CADILLAC FREDERICKSBURG,VA 22408 SD REPLACE ENTIRE ENGINE, REFUSED TO PROVIDE 12 MONTH WARRANTY UNACCEPTABLE RESPONSE FROM GM CADILLAC DEALER. *TR

Feb 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 147,855 mi

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE ENGINE HEAD GASKET AND COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION DEALER REFUSED TO FIX OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION OR FIRE DEFECTIVE POHANKA CADILLAC FREDERICKSBURG,VA 22408 SD REPLACE ENTIRE ENGINE, REFUSED TO PROVIDE 12 MONTH WARRANTY UNACCEPTABLE RESPONSE FROM GM CADILLAC DEALER. *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 157,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND THERE WAS A LOW POWER RESPONSE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS ALSO A DECREASE IN THE BRAKE LINE PRESSURE, WHICH INCREASED THE STOPPING DISTANCE. ...

Feb 10, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 157,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE AND THERE WAS A LOW POWER RESPONSE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS ALSO A DECREASE IN THE BRAKE LINE PRESSURE, WHICH INCREASED THE STOPPING DISTANCE. ...

Feb 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,900 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CADILLAC FROM A CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR I TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, IT DROVE LIKE A DREAM, THEN ON THE WAY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I TOLD THE SALESMAN ABOUT IT, AND HE SAID HE WOULD HAVE IT CHECKED OUT, HE ASKED WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT...

Feb 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,900 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CADILLAC FROM A CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR I TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, IT DROVE LIKE A DREAM, THEN ON THE WAY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I TOLD THE SALESMAN ABOUT IT, AND HE SAID HE WOULD HAVE IT CHECKED OUT, HE ASKED WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT...

Feb 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,900 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CADILLAC FROM A CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR I TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, IT DROVE LIKE A DREAM, THEN ON THE WAY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I TOLD THE SALESMAN ABOUT IT, AND HE SAID HE WOULD HAVE IT CHECKED OUT, HE ASKED WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT...

Feb 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 108,900 mi

I BOUGHT A USED 1997 CADILLAC FROM A CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR I TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE, IT DROVE LIKE A DREAM, THEN ON THE WAY BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I TOLD THE SALESMAN ABOUT IT, AND HE SAID HE WOULD HAVE IT CHECKED OUT, HE ASKED WHAT I THOUGHT ABOUT...

Sep 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SIGNAL ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT INDICATED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENC...

Sep 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 116,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SIGNAL ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT INDICATED TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENC...

Sep 3, 2008 Visibility 141,245 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE THAT HAS AN ON-GOING HISTORY OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. THE CAR HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY MY MECHANIC ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM BETWEEN JUNE 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 2008. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE WIPERS WERE INOPERABLE WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE MECHANIC'S ...

Sep 3, 2008 Visibility 141,245 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE THAT HAS AN ON-GOING HISTORY OF WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE. THE CAR HAS BEEN LOOKED AT BY MY MECHANIC ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM BETWEEN JUNE 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 2008. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE WIPERS WERE INOPERABLE WHEN I ARRIVED AT THE MECHANIC'S ...

Aug 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 161,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MAKES AT LEAST FIVE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTS, THE MUFFLER PRODUCES A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON A...

Aug 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 161,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START UP AFTER THE KEY IS TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MAKES AT LEAST FIVE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTS, THE MUFFLER PRODUCES A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES ON A...

Jun 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, THE CONTACT PARKED AND NOTICED SMOKE AND SMALL FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRACKING CONTROL AND ABS CONTROL MODULE BURNED. THE FAILU...

Jun 12, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 58,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, THE CONTACT PARKED AND NOTICED SMOKE AND SMALL FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRACKING CONTROL AND ABS CONTROL MODULE BURNED. THE FAILU...

Feb 1, 2008 Air Bags 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED GENERAL MOTORS DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A ...

Feb 1, 2008 Air Bags 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED GENERAL MOTORS DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A ...

Oct 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINES IN THESE CARS ARE VERY BAD. *TR

Oct 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINES IN THESE CARS ARE VERY BAD. *TR

Sep 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,500 mi

FOR OVER A YEAR I HAVE HAD A WARNING LIGHT INDICATING ABS BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEMS, SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM AND SERVICE ENGINE. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. I FOUND A RECALL FROM 1997# 04V110000 WHERE 156,000 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLES WERE AFFECTED. CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID ...

Sep 8, 2007 Steering 54,500 mi

FOR OVER A YEAR I HAVE HAD A WARNING LIGHT INDICATING ABS BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEMS, SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM AND SERVICE ENGINE. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. I FOUND A RECALL FROM 1997# 04V110000 WHERE 156,000 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLES WERE AFFECTED. CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID ...

Sep 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,500 mi

FOR OVER A YEAR I HAVE HAD A WARNING LIGHT INDICATING ABS BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEMS, SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM AND SERVICE ENGINE. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. I FOUND A RECALL FROM 1997# 04V110000 WHERE 156,000 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLES WERE AFFECTED. CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID ...

Sep 8, 2007 Steering 54,500 mi

FOR OVER A YEAR I HAVE HAD A WARNING LIGHT INDICATING ABS BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEMS, SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM AND SERVICE ENGINE. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. I FOUND A RECALL FROM 1997# 04V110000 WHERE 156,000 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLES WERE AFFECTED. CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID ...

Aug 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GETS VERY HOT AND DISPLAYS A WARNING THAT INSTRUCTS HER TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. ANOTHER WARNING INDICATOR STATED THAT THERE WAS NO COOLANT IN THE ENGINE. T...

Aug 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GETS VERY HOT AND DISPLAYS A WARNING THAT INSTRUCTS HER TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. ANOTHER WARNING INDICATOR STATED THAT THERE WAS NO COOLANT IN THE ENGINE. T...

Nov 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED AS IF THE ABS HAD ACTIVATED. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. THERE WAS A ...

Nov 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED AS IF THE ABS HAD ACTIVATED. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND THE ABS LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED. THERE WAS A ...

Sep 12, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. DURING HOT WEATHER AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN LONG ENOUGH TO REACH OPERATING TEMP AND THEN SHUT OFF, RAW GASOLINE FLOWS OUT OF THE CHARCOAL FILTER VENT (MOUNTED ABOVE THE REAR AXLE) AND ONTO THE GROUND AND SATURATES AN AREA OF 8-10 FEET IN DIAMETER UNDER THE CAR....

Sep 12, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 43,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. DURING HOT WEATHER AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN LONG ENOUGH TO REACH OPERATING TEMP AND THEN SHUT OFF, RAW GASOLINE FLOWS OUT OF THE CHARCOAL FILTER VENT (MOUNTED ABOVE THE REAR AXLE) AND ONTO THE GROUND AND SATURATES AN AREA OF 8-10 FEET IN DIAMETER UNDER THE CAR....

Sep 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON A DRY HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL DETECTED FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE BECAME SICK AND LIGHT HEADED. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO LET THE CONTACT CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FUEL LEAK...

Sep 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 81,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON A DRY HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL DETECTED FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE BECAME SICK AND LIGHT HEADED. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO LET THE CONTACT CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FUEL LEAK...

Aug 24, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

FUEL LEAKING FROM BOTH GASOLINE AND RETURN LINES. *JB

Aug 24, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

FUEL LEAKING FROM BOTH GASOLINE AND RETURN LINES. *JB

Jul 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,890 mi

LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE IS LEAKING, APPEARS THAT THE INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION RUBBED AGAINST THE LINE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME RESULTING IN HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. *NM

Jul 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,890 mi

LEFT REAR BRAKE LINE IS LEAKING, APPEARS THAT THE INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION RUBBED AGAINST THE LINE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME RESULTING IN HOLE IN BRAKE LINE. *NM

Jun 14, 2006 Air Bags 100,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. I FIND THAT MY VEHICLE HAS A VIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THOSE FOR WHICH CADILLAC HAS ISSUED A RECALL FIX, BUT FOR SOME REASON MY VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE. I BOUGHT MY CAR USED, AND IT WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY... WHY ISN'T IT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL FIXES TO SAFETY RELATED ITEM...

Jun 14, 2006 Air Bags 100,000 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. I FIND THAT MY VEHICLE HAS A VIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THOSE FOR WHICH CADILLAC HAS ISSUED A RECALL FIX, BUT FOR SOME REASON MY VEHICLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE. I BOUGHT MY CAR USED, AND IT WAS COVERED BY WARRANTY... WHY ISN'T IT ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL FIXES TO SAFETY RELATED ITEM...

Jan 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,180 mi

ON NOVEMBER 21, 2005, I PAYED WORKING MAN'S AUTO IN AUSTIN, TX TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS AS DOWN PAYMENT FOR AN "AS IS" 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. UPON GETTING THE CAR I INFORMED THE SALESMAN OF A "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT THAT WAS ON THE DASHBOARD. HE INFORMED ME THAT IT "JUST NEEDED TO BE RESET". DUE ...

Jan 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,180 mi

ON NOVEMBER 21, 2005, I PAYED WORKING MAN'S AUTO IN AUSTIN, TX TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS AS DOWN PAYMENT FOR AN "AS IS" 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. UPON GETTING THE CAR I INFORMED THE SALESMAN OF A "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT THAT WAS ON THE DASHBOARD. HE INFORMED ME THAT IT "JUST NEEDED TO BE RESET". DUE ...

Dec 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM MY CADILLAC DEVILLE AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT I HAVE A LOT OF TRUST IN. I EXPECTED TO HEAR I HAD A BAD RADIATOR AND WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT. INSTEAD HE CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT GM HAS A BAD DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE MATERIALS THEY USED ON THE HEAD BOLTS TO HOLD THE...

Dec 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM MY CADILLAC DEVILLE AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT I HAVE A LOT OF TRUST IN. I EXPECTED TO HEAR I HAD A BAD RADIATOR AND WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT. INSTEAD HE CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT GM HAS A BAD DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE MATERIALS THEY USED ON THE HEAD BOLTS TO HOLD THE...

Dec 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM MY CADILLAC DEVILLE AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT I HAVE A LOT OF TRUST IN. I EXPECTED TO HEAR I HAD A BAD RADIATOR AND WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT. INSTEAD HE CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT GM HAS A BAD DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE MATERIALS THEY USED ON THE HEAD BOLTS TO HOLD THE...

Dec 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM MY CADILLAC DEVILLE AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT I HAVE A LOT OF TRUST IN. I EXPECTED TO HEAR I HAD A BAD RADIATOR AND WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT. INSTEAD HE CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT GM HAS A BAD DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE MATERIALS THEY USED ON THE HEAD BOLTS TO HOLD THE...

Dec 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM MY CADILLAC DEVILLE AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT I HAVE A LOT OF TRUST IN. I EXPECTED TO HEAR I HAD A BAD RADIATOR AND WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT. INSTEAD HE CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT GM HAS A BAD DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE MATERIALS THEY USED ON THE HEAD BOLTS TO HOLD THE...

Dec 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAD ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM MY CADILLAC DEVILLE AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT I HAVE A LOT OF TRUST IN. I EXPECTED TO HEAR I HAD A BAD RADIATOR AND WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT. INSTEAD HE CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT GM HAS A BAD DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE MATERIALS THEY USED ON THE HEAD BOLTS TO HOLD THE...

Aug 18, 2005 Tires 42,000 mi

DT: THE ALUMINUM WHEELS CORRODED ON THE INNER SEAL OF THE TIRE RIM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY A TIRE DEALER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SERVICE DEALER FOR A LOSS OF AIR OF THOSE TIRES. THESE WERE FACTORY DIRECTED WHEELS THAT CAME ON VEHICLE AT PURCHASE AND HAD 42,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. T...

Aug 18, 2005 Wheels 42,000 mi

DT: THE ALUMINUM WHEELS CORRODED ON THE INNER SEAL OF THE TIRE RIM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY A TIRE DEALER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SERVICE DEALER FOR A LOSS OF AIR OF THOSE TIRES. THESE WERE FACTORY DIRECTED WHEELS THAT CAME ON VEHICLE AT PURCHASE AND HAD 42,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. T...

Aug 18, 2005 Tires 42,000 mi

DT: THE ALUMINUM WHEELS CORRODED ON THE INNER SEAL OF THE TIRE RIM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY A TIRE DEALER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SERVICE DEALER FOR A LOSS OF AIR OF THOSE TIRES. THESE WERE FACTORY DIRECTED WHEELS THAT CAME ON VEHICLE AT PURCHASE AND HAD 42,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. T...

Aug 18, 2005 Wheels 42,000 mi

DT: THE ALUMINUM WHEELS CORRODED ON THE INNER SEAL OF THE TIRE RIM. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY A TIRE DEALER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SERVICE DEALER FOR A LOSS OF AIR OF THOSE TIRES. THESE WERE FACTORY DIRECTED WHEELS THAT CAME ON VEHICLE AT PURCHASE AND HAD 42,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. T...

Jul 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

DT: THE GAS GAUGE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC SAID THERE WAS A RECALL WITH THE FUEL RAIL . HE TOLD THE CONSUMER TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD A TRANSMISSION AND OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THEY DID THE RECALL AN...

Jul 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

DT: THE GAS GAUGE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC SAID THERE WAS A RECALL WITH THE FUEL RAIL . HE TOLD THE CONSUMER TO GO TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE VEHICLE HAD A TRANSMISSION AND OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THEY DID THE RECALL AN...

Jul 19, 2005 Steering 123,600 mi

MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IT TOOK A EXTREME AMOUNT OF PHYSICAL EFFORT TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND CLEAR ON COMING TRAFFIC. BEFORE THIS EVENT THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM.

Jul 19, 2005 Steering 123,600 mi

MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, WITHOUT WARNING THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IT TOOK A EXTREME AMOUNT OF PHYSICAL EFFORT TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND CLEAR ON COMING TRAFFIC. BEFORE THIS EVENT THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM.

Jul 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON HER 1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE IN 09-2004. SHE CALLED THE DEALER, KEYSER BROTHERS CADILLAC TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. SHE CALLED BACK IN 11-04 AND 11-11 AND THEY STILL DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS. SHE CALLED AGA...

Jul 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON HER 1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE IN 09-2004. SHE CALLED THE DEALER, KEYSER BROTHERS CADILLAC TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. SHE CALLED BACK IN 11-04 AND 11-11 AND THEY STILL DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS. SHE CALLED AGA...

Jul 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE . CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 97V064000 CONCERNING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE. THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON ABS BRAKE APPLICATION. DEALERSHIP AND THE MANU...

Jul 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE . CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 97V064000 CONCERNING ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE. THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON ABS BRAKE APPLICATION. DEALERSHIP AND THE MANU...

May 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. THE LENSES KEPT FALLING OUT OF POSITION. THE OWNER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE LENS FELL OUT OF POSITION ON TO THE ROAD. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO SUGGESTED THAT THE ENTIRE FIXTURE BE REPLACED. THE...

May 13, 2005 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. THE LENSES KEPT FALLING OUT OF POSITION. THE OWNER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE LENS FELL OUT OF POSITION ON TO THE ROAD. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO SUGGESTED THAT THE ENTIRE FIXTURE BE REPLACED. THE...

Apr 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

MY 1997 DEVILLE HAS AN OIL LEAK DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING AND RESULTS IN THE CAR DYING OUT AT ANY TIME. THIS HAS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THE CAR SERVICED BUT THE PROBLEM QUICKLY REOCCURED.*AK

Apr 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

MY 1997 DEVILLE HAS AN OIL LEAK DUE TO POOR ENGINEERING AND RESULTS IN THE CAR DYING OUT AT ANY TIME. THIS HAS RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THE CAR SERVICED BUT THE PROBLEM QUICKLY REOCCURED.*AK

Mar 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND HAVING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY WILL NOT CATCH, AND PERIODICALLY THEY WOULD APPLY AUTOMATICALLY. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR AWHILE. *AK.

Mar 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND HAVING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY WILL NOT CATCH, AND PERIODICALLY THEY WOULD APPLY AUTOMATICALLY. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR AWHILE. *AK.

Mar 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH FUEL RAIL AS WELL AS THE FUEL PUMP.*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER STOPPED SMELLING GAS FOR AWHILE, BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE RESURFACED. THE VEHICLE STALLED, BACK FIRED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF RPMS...

Mar 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH FUEL RAIL AS WELL AS THE FUEL PUMP.*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER STOPPED SMELLING GAS FOR AWHILE, BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE RESURFACED. THE VEHICLE STALLED, BACK FIRED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF RPMS...

Mar 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH FUEL RAIL AS WELL AS THE FUEL PUMP.*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER STOPPED SMELLING GAS FOR AWHILE, BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE RESURFACED. THE VEHICLE STALLED, BACK FIRED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF RPMS...

Mar 28, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH FUEL RAIL AS WELL AS THE FUEL PUMP.*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER STOPPED SMELLING GAS FOR AWHILE, BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE RESURFACED. THE VEHICLE STALLED, BACK FIRED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF RPMS...

Mar 23, 2005 Power Train 48,056 mi

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION FAILURES.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND A FAULTY BEARING IN THE TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER IN JUNE 2003 THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEE...

Mar 23, 2005 Power Train 48,056 mi

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION FAILURES.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND A FAULTY BEARING IN THE TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER IN JUNE 2003 THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEE...

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING. THE PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. STATING TO TURN ENGINE OFF. WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. FOUND THAT IT WAS THE HEAD GASKET, WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING. THE PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. STATING TO TURN ENGINE OFF. WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. FOUND THAT IT WAS THE HEAD GASKET, WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 22, 2005 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON ATTEMPTING TO MAKE LEFT TURN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO. HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, AND COULD NOT MAKE LEFT TURNS AT ALL. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND FOUND THE STEERING RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 22, 2005 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND UPON ATTEMPTING TO MAKE LEFT TURN VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO. HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE, AND COULD NOT MAKE LEFT TURNS AT ALL. CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND FOUND THE STEERING RACK AND PINION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICEL STALLED. *NM A POPING SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WAS VERY HARD TO RESTART. *TC *JB

Dec 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICEL STALLED. *NM A POPING SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WAS VERY HARD TO RESTART. *TC *JB

Nov 16, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V110000. HOWEVER, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND UPON GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK, THE FUEL LEAK WAS STILL THERE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LEAK HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICL...

Nov 16, 2004 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V110000. HOWEVER, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND UPON GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK, THE FUEL LEAK WAS STILL THERE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LEAK HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICL...

Nov 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

RE: DEFECTIVE FUEL SYSTEM IN 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION. *BF ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE TOT HE VEHICLE FUEL RAIL THE CONSUMER SMELL GAS FUMES. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAW A LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL REGULATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS RETUR...

Nov 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

RE: DEFECTIVE FUEL SYSTEM IN 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION. *BF ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE TOT HE VEHICLE FUEL RAIL THE CONSUMER SMELL GAS FUMES. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAW A LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL REGULATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS RETUR...

Nov 2, 2004 Exterior Lighting 69,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. THE ADHESIVE THAT HELD THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME HARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *JB

Nov 2, 2004 Exterior Lighting 69,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. THE ADHESIVE THAT HELD THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME HARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *JB

Oct 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE KEPT STALLING, AND CUTTING OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO REPAIRED SEVERAL THINGS, INCLUDING THE FUEL SYSTEM AT A COST TO THE CONSUMER. CONSUMER LATER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V110000. *AK

Oct 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,204 mi

FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR BECAME DEFECTIVE AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR FUEL RAIL RECALL 04V110000 REPAIRS. *AK

Oct 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 108,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE KEPT STALLING, AND CUTTING OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO REPAIRED SEVERAL THINGS, INCLUDING THE FUEL SYSTEM AT A COST TO THE CONSUMER. CONSUMER LATER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V110000. *AK

Oct 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,204 mi

FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR BECAME DEFECTIVE AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR FUEL RAIL RECALL 04V110000 REPAIRS. *AK

Oct 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR WAS RACING, THE CONSUMER COULD NOT GET IT BACK INTO IDLE MODE. ON THE BELT WAY, THE CONSUMER LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RACE AT A HIGH SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTOR WAS RACING, THE CONSUMER COULD NOT GET IT BACK INTO IDLE MODE. ON THE BELT WAY, THE CONSUMER LET UP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RACE AT A HIGH SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 7, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,266 mi

AFTER SMELLING FUEL AND CALLING THE MANUFACTURER CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS A FUEL RAIL RECALL, BUT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF IT. CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD TAKE 2 MONTHS TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. AFTER EXPLAINING THAT THERE WAS A SMELL OF FUEL THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO BRING...

Oct 7, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 75,266 mi

AFTER SMELLING FUEL AND CALLING THE MANUFACTURER CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS A FUEL RAIL RECALL, BUT WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF IT. CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD TAKE 2 MONTHS TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. AFTER EXPLAINING THAT THERE WAS A SMELL OF FUEL THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO BRING...

Sep 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER CHECKED NHTSA WEBSITE AND FOUND THERE WAS RECALL 04V110000 CONCERNING FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUEL RAIL FAILURE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THERE WAS NO RECALL.*AK

Sep 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER CHECKED NHTSA WEBSITE AND FOUND THERE WAS RECALL 04V110000 CONCERNING FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUEL RAIL FAILURE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THERE WAS NO RECALL.*AK

Sep 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,000 mi

CONSUMER SMELLED A GASOLINE ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE, AFTER INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER LOCATED A FUEL LEAKAGE BEHIND A METAL PLATE WHERE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE PLASTIC FUEL RAIL TUBING.*JB

Sep 16, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,000 mi

CONSUMER SMELLED A GASOLINE ODOR AROUND THE VEHICLE, AFTER INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER LOCATED A FUEL LEAKAGE BEHIND A METAL PLATE WHERE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE PLASTIC FUEL RAIL TUBING.*JB

Sep 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,028 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED EXCESSIVE OIL. THE DEALER STATED THE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED. *JB

Sep 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,028 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED EXCESSIVE OIL. THE DEALER STATED THE HEAD GASKET HAS FAILED. *JB

Aug 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,514 mi

PE 03 050 CONCERNING FUEL RAIL LEAKS. CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL ODOR WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING. VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY A REPAIR SHOP. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK RECALL# 04V110000. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. *SC

Aug 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,514 mi

PE 03 050 CONCERNING FUEL RAIL LEAKS. CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL ODOR WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING. VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY A REPAIR SHOP. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK RECALL# 04V110000. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT. *SC

Aug 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I WAS SMELLING FUMES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. MY FULE LINE WAS LEAKING FULE ONTO THE ENGINE MANAFOLD. I HAD TO REPLACE ONE OF THE FULE LINES TO STOP IT. AFTER THE REPAIR, IT STARTED AGAIN, BUT FROM A DIFFRENT LINE. THE SHOP CONTACTED THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS A RECAL...

Aug 27, 2004 Electrical System

I WAS SMELLING FUMES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. MY FULE LINE WAS LEAKING FULE ONTO THE ENGINE MANAFOLD. I HAD TO REPLACE ONE OF THE FULE LINES TO STOP IT. AFTER THE REPAIR, IT STARTED AGAIN, BUT FROM A DIFFRENT LINE. THE SHOP CONTACTED THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS A RECAL...

Aug 27, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I WAS SMELLING FUMES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. MY FULE LINE WAS LEAKING FULE ONTO THE ENGINE MANAFOLD. I HAD TO REPLACE ONE OF THE FULE LINES TO STOP IT. AFTER THE REPAIR, IT STARTED AGAIN, BUT FROM A DIFFRENT LINE. THE SHOP CONTACTED THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS A RECAL...

Aug 27, 2004 Electrical System

I WAS SMELLING FUMES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. MY FULE LINE WAS LEAKING FULE ONTO THE ENGINE MANAFOLD. I HAD TO REPLACE ONE OF THE FULE LINES TO STOP IT. AFTER THE REPAIR, IT STARTED AGAIN, BUT FROM A DIFFRENT LINE. THE SHOP CONTACTED THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD HIM THAT THERE WAS A RECAL...

Aug 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,480 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO DRIVE HOME. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,480 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. CONSUMER MANAGED TO DRIVE HOME. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND CONSOLE MESSAGE CENTER, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THESE PROBLEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE CHARGED TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Electrical System 44,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND CONSOLE MESSAGE CENTER, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THESE PROBLEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE CHARGED TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Steering 44,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND CONSOLE MESSAGE CENTER, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THESE PROBLEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE CHARGED TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 44,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND CONSOLE MESSAGE CENTER, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THESE PROBLEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE CHARGED TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Electrical System 44,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND CONSOLE MESSAGE CENTER, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THESE PROBLEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE CHARGED TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Steering 44,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH TRACTION CONTROL, ABS AND CONSOLE MESSAGE CENTER, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THESE PROBLEMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE CHARGED TO THE CONSUMER. *AK

Jul 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,000 mi

PE 03 050 CONCERNING FUEL RAIL LEAKS. CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL ODOR WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING. VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY A REPAIR SHOP. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,000 mi

PE 03 050 CONCERNING FUEL RAIL LEAKS. CONSUMER SMELLED FUEL ODOR WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING. VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY A REPAIR SHOP. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT FUEL RAIL SPLITTING AND CREATING A FUEL LEAK. THIS CAUSED FUEL TO SPILL ALL OVER AND AROUND THE ENGINE, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED, BUT THERE WAS A PRODUCT SAFETY BULLETIN ON THIS. HE DID NOT KNOW WHETHER OR NOT THIS ...

Jul 12, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT FUEL RAIL SPLITTING AND CREATING A FUEL LEAK. THIS CAUSED FUEL TO SPILL ALL OVER AND AROUND THE ENGINE, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED, BUT THERE WAS A PRODUCT SAFETY BULLETIN ON THIS. HE DID NOT KNOW WHETHER OR NOT THIS ...

Jul 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELLED GASOLINE STRONG IN CABIN AND IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF GAS UNTIL TOOK OFF TOP COVER. FOUND FUEL RAIL LEAKING AND SQUIRTING RAW GASOLINE ONTO HOT ENGINE FROM THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE BETWEEN INJECTORS. QUITE FORTUNATE THAT NO FIRE OR EXPLOSION OCCURED. SAW RECALL ON THIS SIT...

Jul 2, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

SMELLED GASOLINE STRONG IN CABIN AND IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF GAS UNTIL TOOK OFF TOP COVER. FOUND FUEL RAIL LEAKING AND SQUIRTING RAW GASOLINE ONTO HOT ENGINE FROM THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE BETWEEN INJECTORS. QUITE FORTUNATE THAT NO FIRE OR EXPLOSION OCCURED. SAW RECALL ON THIS SIT...

Jun 29, 2004 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE EMANATING FROM UNDER THE LEFT FLOORBOARD. OVERTIME, THE MINOR NOISE BECAME A LOUD NOISE WHICH HAD COME FROM THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS PROBLEM WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY UPON ACCELERATION. THE MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. ...

Jun 29, 2004 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER NOTICED A NOISE EMANATING FROM UNDER THE LEFT FLOORBOARD. OVERTIME, THE MINOR NOISE BECAME A LOUD NOISE WHICH HAD COME FROM THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. THIS PROBLEM WOULD HAPPEN INTERMITTENTLY UPON ACCELERATION. THE MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. ...

May 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL EVERYTIME TIME YOU GET OUT OF THE CAR OR JUST WALK BY THE CAR. NO GAS ON GROUND LEAKAGE OF GASOLINE WILL CERTAINLY START A FIRE INDEPENDENT GARAGE FOUND THE FILLER PIPE CORRODED AND LEAKING. *AK GARAGE REPLACED FILLER PIPE. OLD PIPE NOT AVAILABLE

May 17, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

VERY STRONG GASOLINE SMELL EVERYTIME TIME YOU GET OUT OF THE CAR OR JUST WALK BY THE CAR. NO GAS ON GROUND LEAKAGE OF GASOLINE WILL CERTAINLY START A FIRE INDEPENDENT GARAGE FOUND THE FILLER PIPE CORRODED AND LEAKING. *AK GARAGE REPLACED FILLER PIPE. OLD PIPE NOT AVAILABLE

May 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

I JANUARY 2004 I TOOK MY 97 CADILLAC DEVILLE TO BE SERVICED DUE TO AN INDICATOR LIGHT ON TO CHECK THE COOLANT SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF THE CADILLACS SINCE 1992 OF MOUNTING STEEL BOLTS IN ALLUMINUM MOTOR MOUNT WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO LAST ONLY ...

May 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,000 mi

I JANUARY 2004 I TOOK MY 97 CADILLAC DEVILLE TO BE SERVICED DUE TO AN INDICATOR LIGHT ON TO CHECK THE COOLANT SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF THE CADILLACS SINCE 1992 OF MOUNTING STEEL BOLTS IN ALLUMINUM MOTOR MOUNT WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO LAST ONLY ...

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

VEHICLE BURNS OIL EXCESSIVELY. *AK THE VEHICLE MAY STOP WORKING AT ANYTIME. IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE ENGINE DIDN'T HAVE AN OIL PAN. THE OIL WAS CHANGED REGULARLY AS SCHEDULED AND WOULD BURN 2 TO 4 QUARTS BETWEEN CHANGES AND BEGAN TO USE MORE BETWEEN 39K TO 42K MILES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ...

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

MY 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT STEADY SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, WHILE EXITING ON A CLOVER LEAF RAMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD, WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. SAYS IT SHOWS CODES THAT CAR STALLED BUT NO REASON. THEREF...

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

VEHICLE BURNS OIL EXCESSIVELY. *AK THE VEHICLE MAY STOP WORKING AT ANYTIME. IT SEEMED AS THOUGH THE ENGINE DIDN'T HAVE AN OIL PAN. THE OIL WAS CHANGED REGULARLY AS SCHEDULED AND WOULD BURN 2 TO 4 QUARTS BETWEEN CHANGES AND BEGAN TO USE MORE BETWEEN 39K TO 42K MILES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ...

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

MY 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT STEADY SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, WHILE EXITING ON A CLOVER LEAF RAMP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTRY ROAD, WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. SAYS IT SHOWS CODES THAT CAR STALLED BUT NO REASON. THEREF...

Mar 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,000 mi

FUEL RAIL PRODUCED A LEAK. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Mar 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,000 mi

FUEL RAIL PRODUCED A LEAK. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

Mar 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting 87,315 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT LENSES FELL OFF ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *AK

Mar 26, 2004 Exterior Lighting 87,315 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT LENSES FELL OFF ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *AK

Mar 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,078 mi

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WENT TO START THE VEHICLE AND GAS SHOT ALL OVER THE PLACE. *PH THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL RAIL FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE GAS TO LEAK. *NM

Mar 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 61,078 mi

CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WENT TO START THE VEHICLE AND GAS SHOT ALL OVER THE PLACE. *PH THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL RAIL FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE GAS TO LEAK. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE GAS INDICATOR FAILED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM

Feb 19, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE GAS INDICATOR FAILED. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *NM

Jan 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

LEAKS OCCURRED ON THE PLASTIC LINES SURROUNDING THE TOP OF THE MOTOR. *PH (FIRE CONCERNING THE FUEL LINES) *SC

Jan 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

LEAKS OCCURRED ON THE PLASTIC LINES SURROUNDING THE TOP OF THE MOTOR. *PH (FIRE CONCERNING THE FUEL LINES) *SC

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMED SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE CONSUMED 12 GALLONS INSTEAD OF 4. SERVICE CENTER WOULDN'T START OR MOVE VEHICLE ONCE THEY DISCOVERED GAS STRAY EMANAT...

Dec 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMED SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE CONSUMED 12 GALLONS INSTEAD OF 4. SERVICE CENTER WOULDN'T START OR MOVE VEHICLE ONCE THEY DISCOVERED GAS STRAY EMANAT...

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMED SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE CONSUMED 12 GALLONS INSTEAD OF 4. SERVICE CENTER WOULDN'T START OR MOVE VEHICLE ONCE THEY DISCOVERED GAS STRAY EMANAT...

Dec 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 144,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMED SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE CONSUMED 12 GALLONS INSTEAD OF 4. SERVICE CENTER WOULDN'T START OR MOVE VEHICLE ONCE THEY DISCOVERED GAS STRAY EMANAT...

Nov 19, 2003 Steering 45,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE DRIVER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, ALTHOUGH WITH SOME DIFFICULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP WAS DUE TO THE RACK AND PINION. *AK ...

Nov 19, 2003 Steering 45,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE DRIVER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, ALTHOUGH WITH SOME DIFFICULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP WAS DUE TO THE RACK AND PINION. *AK ...

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

PIN HOLE SIZED FUEL LEAK FROM PLASTIC FUEL HOSE ON FUEL RAIL

Nov 5, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

PIN HOLE SIZED FUEL LEAK FROM PLASTIC FUEL HOSE ON FUEL RAIL

Nov 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,425 mi

MY CAR SMELLED LIKE GAS WHEN I GOT OT WORK, 7 MILES FROM HOME, AND WHEN I GOT IT TO THE SHOP THEY FOUND THAT IT HAD A FUEL RAIL LEAK. THERE WAS ANOTHER STS IN THE SHOP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE VINCE WHIBBS DEALERSHIP IN PENSACOLA SAID THAT THEY HAD TWO OF THEM IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. I THINK TH...

Nov 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,425 mi

MY CAR SMELLED LIKE GAS WHEN I GOT OT WORK, 7 MILES FROM HOME, AND WHEN I GOT IT TO THE SHOP THEY FOUND THAT IT HAD A FUEL RAIL LEAK. THERE WAS ANOTHER STS IN THE SHOP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE VINCE WHIBBS DEALERSHIP IN PENSACOLA SAID THAT THEY HAD TWO OF THEM IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. I THINK TH...

Oct 1, 2003 Air Bags 47,593 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHICH CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. *JB

Oct 1, 2003 Air Bags 47,593 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHICH CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO SUFFERED INJURIES FROM THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. *JB

Sep 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS WHICH HAD COME FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL RAIL LEAKED AND DUMPED FUEL ON THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED A NUMBER OF DEALERS AND FOUND MANY HAD BACK-ORDER ON THE FUEL RAIL. *AK CADILLAC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. (94-97'S...

Sep 12, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS WHICH HAD COME FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL RAIL LEAKED AND DUMPED FUEL ON THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED A NUMBER OF DEALERS AND FOUND MANY HAD BACK-ORDER ON THE FUEL RAIL. *AK CADILLAC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. (94-97'S...

Sep 11, 2003 Suspension 76,000 mi

WHEN BRAKING UNDER 50 MPH FRONT END WOULD VIBRATE. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Suspension 76,000 mi

WHEN BRAKING UNDER 50 MPH FRONT END WOULD VIBRATE. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *AK

Sep 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,007 mi

I SMELLED GAS FROM VEHICLE TOOK TO DEAL WHERE THEY FOUND A SMALL PINHOLE IN THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. VERY HAZARDOUS FUEL WAS LEAKING ON TO THE ENGINE.*AK

Sep 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 102,007 mi

I SMELLED GAS FROM VEHICLE TOOK TO DEAL WHERE THEY FOUND A SMALL PINHOLE IN THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY. VERY HAZARDOUS FUEL WAS LEAKING ON TO THE ENGINE.*AK

Aug 14, 2003 Seat Belts 67,000 mi

FRONT RIGHT SEAT BELT LATCH WILL STAY ENGAGED IN THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS YET TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURE. *AK

Aug 14, 2003 Seat Belts 67,000 mi

FRONT RIGHT SEAT BELT LATCH WILL STAY ENGAGED IN THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS YET TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURE. *AK

Aug 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT WOULD APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE FILL IN ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH

Aug 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT WOULD APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE FILL IN ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *PH

Aug 7, 2003 Electrical System

THE HORN ASSEMBLY WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE WHEEL AND WAS COVERED WITH FINE LEATHER, DURING THE WINTER TIME, THE LEATHER BECAME STIFF. THE HORN ONLY ACTIVATED IN THE SUMMER TIME, AND THE LIVED WHERE THE WEATHER WAS COLD MOST OF THE TIME. *AK GM DID NOT AGREE TO HELP REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SCC ...

Aug 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

Aug 7, 2003 Electrical System

THE HORN ASSEMBLY WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE WHEEL AND WAS COVERED WITH FINE LEATHER, DURING THE WINTER TIME, THE LEATHER BECAME STIFF. THE HORN ONLY ACTIVATED IN THE SUMMER TIME, AND THE LIVED WHERE THE WEATHER WAS COLD MOST OF THE TIME. *AK GM DID NOT AGREE TO HELP REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SCC ...

Aug 7, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

Aug 4, 2003 Power Train 29,000 mi

HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MAN THAT ALL CADILLAC'S HAVE VERY THIN RINGS AND GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING ON A NEW ONE. BUT THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE ONES ALREADY OUT.*AK

Aug 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MAN THAT ALL CADILLAC'S HAVE VERY THIN RINGS AND GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING ON A NEW ONE. BUT THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE ONES ALREADY OUT.*AK

Aug 4, 2003 Power Train 29,000 mi

HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MAN THAT ALL CADILLAC'S HAVE VERY THIN RINGS AND GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING ON A NEW ONE. BUT THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE ONES ALREADY OUT.*AK

Aug 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MAN THAT ALL CADILLAC'S HAVE VERY THIN RINGS AND GENERAL MOTORS IS WORKING ON A NEW ONE. BUT THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE ONES ALREADY OUT.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE HEAD LIGHT HAD BURNED OUT, AND WATER WAS INSIDE THE HEAD LIGHT LENS AND IT WAS LOOSE AND ABOUT TO FALL OUT. THE CONSUMER CHECK THE OTHER HEAD LIGHT LENS AND IT TOO WAS LOOSE AND ABOUT TO FALL OUT. *AK THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE HEAD LIGHT AND PLACED DUCT TAPE ON THE LENSE...

Aug 1, 2003 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE HEAD LIGHT HAD BURNED OUT, AND WATER WAS INSIDE THE HEAD LIGHT LENS AND IT WAS LOOSE AND ABOUT TO FALL OUT. THE CONSUMER CHECK THE OTHER HEAD LIGHT LENS AND IT TOO WAS LOOSE AND ABOUT TO FALL OUT. *AK THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE HEAD LIGHT AND PLACED DUCT TAPE ON THE LENSE...

Jul 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,000 mi

FUEL WAS LEAKING BECAUSE THE FUEL INJECTORS RUPTURED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER FILLED THE GAS TANK AND RESET THE COMPUTERIZED GAUGE TO 0 MILES PER GALLON AND 0 GALLONS USED, AND HAD DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE. THE NEXT DAY AFTER DRIVING TWO MILES TO THE STORE, HE NOTICED LIQUID POURI...

Jul 30, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,000 mi

FUEL WAS LEAKING BECAUSE THE FUEL INJECTORS RUPTURED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER FILLED THE GAS TANK AND RESET THE COMPUTERIZED GAUGE TO 0 MILES PER GALLON AND 0 GALLONS USED, AND HAD DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE. THE NEXT DAY AFTER DRIVING TWO MILES TO THE STORE, HE NOTICED LIQUID POURI...

Jun 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCE THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS SERVICE BRAKES AS STATED IN RECALL 97 V 064 000. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 13, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCE THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS SERVICE BRAKES AS STATED IN RECALL 97 V 064 000. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

May 9, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. *JB

May 9, 2003 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Apr 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG GAS ODOR. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONSUMER NOTICED GAS ALL OVER THE VEHICLE'S UNDERBODY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A RUPTURED FUEL RAIL. *JB

Apr 28, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG GAS ODOR. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONSUMER NOTICED GAS ALL OVER THE VEHICLE'S UNDERBODY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A RUPTURED FUEL RAIL. *JB

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 82,000 mi

THE CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ONLY TURN TO THE RIGHT. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 82,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STRAIGHTEN OUT OR TURN TO LEFT. DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE, DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION, AND PROBLEM DISAPPEARED.*AK

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 82,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STRAIGHTEN OUT OR TURN TO LEFT. DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE, DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION, AND PROBLEM DISAPPEARED.*AK

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 82,000 mi

THE CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ONLY TURN TO THE RIGHT. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 82,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STRAIGHTEN OUT OR TURN TO LEFT. DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE, DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION, AND PROBLEM DISAPPEARED.*AK

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 82,000 mi

BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STRAIGHTEN OUT OR TURN TO LEFT. DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE, DEALER REPLACED RACK AND PINION, AND PROBLEM DISAPPEARED.*AK

Feb 27, 2003 Equipment 46,750 mi

THIS IS A COPY OF AN EMAIL I SENT TO CADILLAC. CADILLAC DID RESPOND, HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT PURSUING THIS ISSUE ANY FURTHER. I HAD A VERY DISTURBING EXPERIENCE THIS PAST SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 2003. MY WIFE AND MYSELF WENT OUT FOR DINNER AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. IT WAS O...

Feb 27, 2003 Equipment 46,750 mi

THIS IS A COPY OF AN EMAIL I SENT TO CADILLAC. CADILLAC DID RESPOND, HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT PURSUING THIS ISSUE ANY FURTHER. I HAD A VERY DISTURBING EXPERIENCE THIS PAST SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 2003. MY WIFE AND MYSELF WENT OUT FOR DINNER AND THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. IT WAS O...

Feb 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE HAS INTERMITTENT TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION. DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD REPLACE WIREING HARNESS AT A COST OF $600 BUT DID NOT KNOW IF IT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THEY STATED THAT SOMETIMES IT DOES AND AT OTHER TIMES IT DOES NOT. INFORMED THE...

Feb 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 63,000 mi

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE HAS INTERMITTENT TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATION. DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD REPLACE WIREING HARNESS AT A COST OF $600 BUT DID NOT KNOW IF IT WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THEY STATED THAT SOMETIMES IT DOES AND AT OTHER TIMES IT DOES NOT. INFORMED THE...

Jan 27, 2003 Tires 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY ALL FOUR TIRES BEING OUT OF ROUND. THEY HAD HIGH SPOTS IN THEM. THESE ARE 70,000 MILE TIRES. NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.*AK

Jan 27, 2003 Tires 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS CAUSED BY ALL FOUR TIRES BEING OUT OF ROUND. THEY HAD HIGH SPOTS IN THEM. THESE ARE 70,000 MILE TIRES. NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT.*AK

Jan 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,500 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON A 1997 CADILLAC. WHE THE SYSTEM FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM AN EMERGENCY STOP. THERE WAS NO BACKUP SYSTEM UNDER THIS CONDITION. AT A LITTLE LESS THAN 90,000 MILES THE BRAKES FAILED. THERE WAS NO BACKUP. WHEN THE ...

Jan 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 89,500 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM ON A 1997 CADILLAC. WHE THE SYSTEM FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM AN EMERGENCY STOP. THERE WAS NO BACKUP SYSTEM UNDER THIS CONDITION. AT A LITTLE LESS THAN 90,000 MILES THE BRAKES FAILED. THERE WAS NO BACKUP. WHEN THE ...

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REFILL MORE THEN OFTEN. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO REFILL MORE THEN OFTEN. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Dec 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA#8209-97-V-064-000 GM ABS. THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE TRACTION: CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND APPLYING THE BRAKE GOT NOISE AND VIBRATION. DEALER REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE AND COST $2.000. THIS VEHICLE WAS UNDER THE MANUFACTURER RECALL AND WON'...

Dec 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA#8209-97-V-064-000 GM ABS. THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE TRACTION: CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND APPLYING THE BRAKE GOT NOISE AND VIBRATION. DEALER REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE AND COST $2.000. THIS VEHICLE WAS UNDER THE MANUFACTURER RECALL AND WON'...

Dec 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT GO ON. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT GO ON. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Nov 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****769735

Nov 15, 2002 Unknown Or Other

1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****769735

Sep 26, 2002 Suspension

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED CAR. TWO CADILLAC DEALERS SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS RIDING ON THE RIMS AND NOT THE TIRES. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Suspension

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED CAR. TWO CADILLAC DEALERS SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS RIDING ON THE RIMS AND NOT THE TIRES. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Suspension

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED CAR. TWO CADILLAC DEALERS SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS RIDING ON THE RIMS AND NOT THE TIRES. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Suspension

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED CAR. TWO CADILLAC DEALERS SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS RIDING ON THE RIMS AND NOT THE TIRES. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Suspension

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED CAR. TWO CADILLAC DEALERS SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS RIDING ON THE RIMS AND NOT THE TIRES. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Suspension

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED CAR. TWO CADILLAC DEALERS SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS RIDING ON THE RIMS AND NOT THE TIRES. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Suspension

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED CAR. TWO CADILLAC DEALERS SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS RIDING ON THE RIMS AND NOT THE TIRES. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Suspension

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED CAR. TWO CADILLAC DEALERS SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT BUT VEHICLE FEELS LIKE ITS RIDING ON THE RIMS AND NOT THE TIRES. MR

Sep 16, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE LENS ON THE HEADLIGHT LAMPS ARE LOSING THE GLUE, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHT LENS TO FALL OUT OF PLACE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT ON THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT HOLDING THE 11 BY 7 INCH LENS FAILED CAUSING THE LENS TO COME OFF ...

Sep 16, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES AIR CONDITIONING WASN'T COOLING. DEALER FOUND COMPRESSOR HAD FAILED. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT COMPRESSOR FAILED WITH ONLY 26,383 MILES ON VEHICLE. *TT

Sep 16, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THE CONTROL FOR ADJUSTING THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Sep 16, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE LENS ON THE HEADLIGHT LAMPS ARE LOSING THE GLUE, CAUSING THE HEADLIGHT LENS TO FALL OUT OF PLACE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT ON THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT HOLDING THE 11 BY 7 INCH LENS FAILED CAUSING THE LENS TO COME OFF ...

Sep 16, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES AIR CONDITIONING WASN'T COOLING. DEALER FOUND COMPRESSOR HAD FAILED. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT COMPRESSOR FAILED WITH ONLY 26,383 MILES ON VEHICLE. *TT

Sep 16, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER STATES THE CONTROL FOR ADJUSTING THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT

Sep 10, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT LENS HAS CLOUDED, REDUCING THE LIGHT BEAM AFFECTING NIGHT TIME DRIVING. THIS IS NOT A SURFACE PROBLEM, BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE CLEARED. THE DEFECT IS A MATERIAL PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE SUNLIGHT. THIS PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS NOW MAKING THE LENS APPEAR OPAQUE EVEN IN THE DAY...

Sep 10, 2002 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHT LENS HAS CLOUDED, REDUCING THE LIGHT BEAM AFFECTING NIGHT TIME DRIVING. THIS IS NOT A SURFACE PROBLEM, BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE CLEARED. THE DEFECT IS A MATERIAL PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE SUNLIGHT. THIS PROBLEM HAS EXISTED FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS NOW MAKING THE LENS APPEAR OPAQUE EVEN IN THE DAY...

Sep 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEPT.1996, DURING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN, CAMPAIGN NO. 97V064000, 77449 AFFECTED VEHICLES, APRIL -DEC. 1996. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Sep 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEPT.1996, DURING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN, CAMPAIGN NO. 97V064000, 77449 AFFECTED VEHICLES, APRIL -DEC. 1996. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Sep 1, 2002 Electrical System

CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEPT.1996, DURING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN, CAMPAIGN NO. 97V064000, 77449 AFFECTED VEHICLES, APRIL -DEC. 1996. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Sep 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEPT.1996, DURING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN, CAMPAIGN NO. 97V064000, 77449 AFFECTED VEHICLES, APRIL -DEC. 1996. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Sep 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEPT.1996, DURING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN, CAMPAIGN NO. 97V064000, 77449 AFFECTED VEHICLES, APRIL -DEC. 1996. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Sep 1, 2002 Electrical System

CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEPT.1996, DURING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN, CAMPAIGN NO. 97V064000, 77449 AFFECTED VEHICLES, APRIL -DEC. 1996. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Aug 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING RELAY SWITCH BURST INTO FLAMES FROM A CORROSION. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKING RELAY SWITCH BURST INTO FLAMES FROM A CORROSION. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 21, 2002 Electrical System Fire

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE A FIRE DEVELOPED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SPREAD INTO THE INTERIOR. CAUSE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 21, 2002 Electrical System Fire

AFTER PARKING VEHICLE A FIRE DEVELOPED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SPREAD INTO THE INTERIOR. CAUSE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS CONSUMING MORE THAN A QUART OR OIL IN LESS THAN 1000 MILES. ONCE THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK BUT IT HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT OIL MAYBE LEAKING INSIDE ENGINE. MECHANIC HAS TRIED A NUMBER OF REPAIRS, AND NONE OF THEM WERE WORKED TO STOP THIS OIL USAGE.*AK CONSUME...

Aug 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE IS CONSUMING MORE THAN A QUART OR OIL IN LESS THAN 1000 MILES. ONCE THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK BUT IT HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT OIL MAYBE LEAKING INSIDE ENGINE. MECHANIC HAS TRIED A NUMBER OF REPAIRS, AND NONE OF THEM WERE WORKED TO STOP THIS OIL USAGE.*AK CONSUME...

Aug 14, 2002 Electrical System

BATTERY TERMINAL IS DISLODGED FROM BATTERY CASE AND ACID DRIPPED OUT OF IT. CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK BATTERY WAS DELCO. *YH

Aug 14, 2002 Electrical System

BATTERY TERMINAL IS DISLODGED FROM BATTERY CASE AND ACID DRIPPED OUT OF IT. CONSUMER LOST ALL POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK BATTERY WAS DELCO. *YH

Aug 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND AT FIRST START. CONSUMER HAS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER, DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM THE THROTTLE BODY BE DISCONNECTED, SINCE THIS ACCTION WAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE HAS ...

Aug 6, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND AT FIRST START. CONSUMER HAS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER, DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM THE THROTTLE BODY BE DISCONNECTED, SINCE THIS ACCTION WAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE HAS ...

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH OF ENGINE. *AK VEHICLE IS UNDER 50,000 MILE/4 YEAR WARRANTY, HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP COVERED 60 PERCENT OF REPAIRS. *TT

Jul 1, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER YET.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OIL IS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH OF ENGINE. *AK VEHICLE IS UNDER 50,000 MILE/4 YEAR WARRANTY, HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP COVERED 60 PERCENT OF REPAIRS. *TT

Jul 1, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER YET.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Seats

POWER SEAT SEATBACK GOES DOWN WHILE DRIVING. IN DECEMBER OF 1999, DEALER REPLACED MEMORY MODULE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2001 SEATBACK WILL INTERMITTENTLY GO DOWN ON IT'S OWN.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES MORE OFTEN THEN NOT, WHEN YOU START THE CAR THE SEAT WILL MOVE IN SEVERAL DIFFERE...

Jun 6, 2002 Seats

POWER SEAT SEATBACK GOES DOWN WHILE DRIVING. IN DECEMBER OF 1999, DEALER REPLACED MEMORY MODULE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2001 SEATBACK WILL INTERMITTENTLY GO DOWN ON IT'S OWN.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES MORE OFTEN THEN NOT, WHEN YOU START THE CAR THE SEAT WILL MOVE IN SEVERAL DIFFERE...

May 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL ONTO ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VALVE COVER GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL ONTO ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE OPEN ROAD A HEADLIGHT LENS CAME LOOSE, AND BOUNCED OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. WE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS UNTIL WE STOPPED AND EXAMINED THE AUTO. THERE WAS A SLIGHT DENT IN THE POST BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. THE LEFT HEADLIGHT L...

May 21, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE OPEN ROAD A HEADLIGHT LENS CAME LOOSE, AND BOUNCED OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. WE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS UNTIL WE STOPPED AND EXAMINED THE AUTO. THERE WAS A SLIGHT DENT IN THE POST BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. THE LEFT HEADLIGHT L...

Apr 19, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH IN LIGHT RAIN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN AND RUN OFF THE ROAD AND RAN INTO A TREE AND NONE OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACT CORRECTLY. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Power Train Crash

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED, DEALER DENIED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRACTION CONTROL MODULE AS PER NHTSA.*AK

Apr 19, 2002 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 72 MPH IN LIGHT RAIN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN AND RUN OFF THE ROAD AND RAN INTO A TREE AND NONE OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACT CORRECTLY. NLM

Apr 19, 2002 Power Train Crash

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED, DEALER DENIED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRACTION CONTROL MODULE AS PER NHTSA.*AK

Apr 12, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. TOOK TO DEALER. PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. *AK *JG

Apr 12, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT LENS FELL OFF. TOOK TO DEALER. PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. *AK *JG

Apr 10, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING GLASS LENS ON HEADLIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES FELL OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING.*AK

Apr 10, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING GLASS LENS ON HEADLIGHTS ON BOTH SIDES FELL OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING.*AK

Apr 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS USING OIL. STARTED AFTER ABOUT 45,000 MILES WHICH WAS REPORTED TO AUTOMOBILE DEALER WITH NO SOLUTION. JUST WANT TO CHECK IF OTHERS ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE IS USING OIL. STARTED AFTER ABOUT 45,000 MILES WHICH WAS REPORTED TO AUTOMOBILE DEALER WITH NO SOLUTION. JUST WANT TO CHECK IF OTHERS ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 28, 2002 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD RECURRING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE BUYING THE CAR. THE RECORD AT THIS SAME DEALERSHIP SHOWS THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER BEGAN HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS AS WELL IN 1998. 2001 WAS THE FIRST YEAR AN EMISSIONS TEST FOR THE CAR WAS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED. IT FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP COULD PROVIDE ...

Mar 28, 2002 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD RECURRING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE BUYING THE CAR. THE RECORD AT THIS SAME DEALERSHIP SHOWS THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER BEGAN HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS AS WELL IN 1998. 2001 WAS THE FIRST YEAR AN EMISSIONS TEST FOR THE CAR WAS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED. IT FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP COULD PROVIDE ...

Mar 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other

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Mar 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other

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Mar 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TWO FRONT LENSES THAT COVER HEADLIGHTS FELL OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *YH

Mar 18, 2002 Exterior Lighting

TWO FRONT LENSES THAT COVER HEADLIGHTS FELL OUT WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *YH

Feb 26, 2002 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HAS LOST BOTH LIGHT FIXTURES.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPALCED AT NO CHARGE. *AK

Feb 26, 2002 Interior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING HAS LOST BOTH LIGHT FIXTURES.*AK

Feb 26, 2002 Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPALCED AT NO CHARGE. *AK

Jan 3, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT LENSES BLEWOUT. THERE ARE NO HEADLIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AKCONSUMER HAD BOTH THE LENSES FIXED. PER PHONE CONVERSATION WITH CADILLAC, CADILLAC AGREED TO PAY 75% OF COST. CONSUMER B...

Jan 3, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT LENSES BLEWOUT. THERE ARE NO HEADLIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AKCONSUMER HAD BOTH THE LENSES FIXED. PER PHONE CONVERSATION WITH CADILLAC, CADILLAC AGREED TO PAY 75% OF COST. CONSUMER B...

Dec 20, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF. DEALER REPLACED COVER. CHECKED PASSENGER'S SIDE AND NOTICED IT WAS LOOSE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS COULD CAUSE LIGHT FAILURE OR A FIRE. *JB

Dec 20, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF, PASSENGER SIDE IS LOOSE AND POSSIBLY LEAKS WATER IN TO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKETS. *JG *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CONDITION APPEARS TO BE THE SAME AS LISTED IN SERVICE BULLETIN 150201. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF. DEALER REPLACED COVER. CHECKED PASSENGER'S SIDE AND NOTICED IT WAS LOOSE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS COULD CAUSE LIGHT FAILURE OR A FIRE. *JB

Dec 20, 2001 Exterior Lighting

DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF, PASSENGER SIDE IS LOOSE AND POSSIBLY LEAKS WATER IN TO THE ELECTRICAL SOCKETS. *JG *AK

Dec 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CONDITION APPEARS TO BE THE SAME AS LISTED IN SERVICE BULLETIN 150201. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Oct 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN COMING TO A STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES IT WILL GO A MONTH THIS WAY. CONSUMER HAS TO BRAKE REALLY HARD TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP, AND IT IS WEARING DOWN THE BRAKES. TOOK VEHICLE DEALER, AND THEY PUT A BLACK BOX ON VEHICLE. PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN CO...

Oct 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 45 TO 60 MPH,THEY PULSATED. BRAKES WERE VERY ROUGH. DEALER STATED THAT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Oct 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN COMING TO A STOP. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES IT WILL GO A MONTH THIS WAY. CONSUMER HAS TO BRAKE REALLY HARD TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP, AND IT IS WEARING DOWN THE BRAKES. TOOK VEHICLE DEALER, AND THEY PUT A BLACK BOX ON VEHICLE. PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN CO...

Oct 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 45 TO 60 MPH,THEY PULSATED. BRAKES WERE VERY ROUGH. DEALER STATED THAT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

Sep 28, 2001 Equipment

WHILE JACK WAS DEPLOYED IN PROPER MANNER ON LEVEL CONCRETE, WITHIN MINUTES OF RAISING VEHICLE THE SCISSOR ARMS OF JACK BROKE AND VEHICLE FELL. IN ADDITION THE JACK SCREW WAS BENT SLIGHTLY. *YH

Sep 28, 2001 Equipment

WHILE JACK WAS DEPLOYED IN PROPER MANNER ON LEVEL CONCRETE, WITHIN MINUTES OF RAISING VEHICLE THE SCISSOR ARMS OF JACK BROKE AND VEHICLE FELL. IN ADDITION THE JACK SCREW WAS BENT SLIGHTLY. *YH

Sep 28, 2001 Equipment

WHILE JACK WAS DEPLOYED IN PROPER MANNER ON LEVEL CONCRETE, WITHIN MINUTES OF RAISING VEHICLE THE SCISSOR ARMS OF JACK BROKE AND VEHICLE FELL. IN ADDITION THE JACK SCREW WAS BENT SLIGHTLY. *YH

Sep 28, 2001 Equipment

WHILE JACK WAS DEPLOYED IN PROPER MANNER ON LEVEL CONCRETE, WITHIN MINUTES OF RAISING VEHICLE THE SCISSOR ARMS OF JACK BROKE AND VEHICLE FELL. IN ADDITION THE JACK SCREW WAS BENT SLIGHTLY. *YH

Sep 13, 2001 Suspension

WHEN GOING DOWN HILL AND APPLYING BRAKES ,FRONT WHEELS VIBRATES. CONSUMER CAN FEEL VIBRATIONS IN STEERING WHEEL. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN GOING DOWN HILL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 13, 2001 Suspension

WHEN GOING DOWN HILL AND APPLYING BRAKES ,FRONT WHEELS VIBRATES. CONSUMER CAN FEEL VIBRATIONS IN STEERING WHEEL. HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN GOING DOWN HILL. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Sep 3, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP LENS SEPARATED FROM HOUSING DUE TO ADHESIVE FAILURE, EXPOSING REFLECTOR AND LAMP TO MOISTURE AND POTENTIAL FAILURE. SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM. COMPONENT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Sep 3, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLAMP LENS SEPARATED FROM HOUSING DUE TO ADHESIVE FAILURE, EXPOSING REFLECTOR AND LAMP TO MOISTURE AND POTENTIAL FAILURE. SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM. COMPONENT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER COULD HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN, DEALER REPLACED STEERING GEAR. *SLC

Aug 28, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER COULD HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN, DEALER REPLACED STEERING GEAR. *SLC

Aug 28, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER COULD HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN, DEALER REPLACED STEERING GEAR. *SLC

Aug 28, 2001 Steering

CONSUMER COULD HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN, DEALER REPLACED STEERING GEAR. *SLC

Aug 14, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT MAKE CLICKING SOUND TO ASSURE CONSUMER THAT SEATBELT WAS LOCKED. CLICKING OF OTHER SEATBELTS IN VEHICLE COULD BE HEARD TO ASSURE THAT THEY WERE LOCKED. DEALER STATED THAT LOCKS DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM. BUT, CONSUMER WANTED A STATEMENT IN WRITING THAT THERE W...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CHATTER WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER 50MPH OR MAKES A SUDDEN STOP. FRONT DISC ROTORS WORE OUT OF ROUND, AND DEALER HAD TO ADJUST FRONT DISC BRAKES BY RESURFACING THEM. 2 WEEKS LATER, AFTER THE REPAIRS SHATTERING CAME BACK. WHEN PROBLEM RETURNED CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD "THAT...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CHATTER WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER 50MPH OR MAKES A SUDDEN STOP. FRONT DISC ROTORS WORE OUT OF ROUND, AND DEALER HAD TO ADJUST FRONT DISC BRAKES BY RESURFACING THEM. 2 WEEKS LATER, AFTER THE REPAIRS SHATTERING CAME BACK. WHEN PROBLEM RETURNED CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD "THAT...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CHATTER WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER 50MPH OR MAKES A SUDDEN STOP. FRONT DISC ROTORS WORE OUT OF ROUND, AND DEALER HAD TO ADJUST FRONT DISC BRAKES BY RESURFACING THEM. 2 WEEKS LATER, AFTER THE REPAIRS SHATTERING CAME BACK. WHEN PROBLEM RETURNED CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD "THAT...

Aug 14, 2001 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT MAKE CLICKING SOUND TO ASSURE CONSUMER THAT SEATBELT WAS LOCKED. CLICKING OF OTHER SEATBELTS IN VEHICLE COULD BE HEARD TO ASSURE THAT THEY WERE LOCKED. DEALER STATED THAT LOCKS DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM. BUT, CONSUMER WANTED A STATEMENT IN WRITING THAT THERE W...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CHATTER WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER 50MPH OR MAKES A SUDDEN STOP. FRONT DISC ROTORS WORE OUT OF ROUND, AND DEALER HAD TO ADJUST FRONT DISC BRAKES BY RESURFACING THEM. 2 WEEKS LATER, AFTER THE REPAIRS SHATTERING CAME BACK. WHEN PROBLEM RETURNED CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD "THAT...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CHATTER WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER 50MPH OR MAKES A SUDDEN STOP. FRONT DISC ROTORS WORE OUT OF ROUND, AND DEALER HAD TO ADJUST FRONT DISC BRAKES BY RESURFACING THEM. 2 WEEKS LATER, AFTER THE REPAIRS SHATTERING CAME BACK. WHEN PROBLEM RETURNED CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD "THAT...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CHATTER WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER 50MPH OR MAKES A SUDDEN STOP. FRONT DISC ROTORS WORE OUT OF ROUND, AND DEALER HAD TO ADJUST FRONT DISC BRAKES BY RESURFACING THEM. 2 WEEKS LATER, AFTER THE REPAIRS SHATTERING CAME BACK. WHEN PROBLEM RETURNED CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD "THAT...

Aug 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WILL START TO SHAKE. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Aug 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WILL START TO SHAKE. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

Jul 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT LENS HAVE FALLED OFF HEADLIGHTS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE ONLY SOLD AS A WHOLE UNIT, NOT JUST LENS COVER. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PLASTIC CIVER HAS FALLEN OFF WHILE DRIVING, REPLACEMENT IS COSTLY BECAUSE CO...

Jul 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT LENS HAVE FALLED OFF HEADLIGHTS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE ONLY SOLD AS A WHOLE UNIT, NOT JUST LENS COVER. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PLASTIC CIVER HAS FALLEN OFF WHILE DRIVING, REPLACEMENT IS COSTLY BECAUSE CO...

May 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING IN COLD,RAINY CONDITIONS. THANKFULLY, MY USED CAR DEALER HANDLED THE PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT APPEARS THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEADLIGHT UNITS.*AK

May 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BOTH HEADLIGHT COVERS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING IN COLD,RAINY CONDITIONS. THANKFULLY, MY USED CAR DEALER HANDLED THE PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY, BUT IT APPEARS THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEADLIGHT UNITS.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN HIGH WIND WHEN COVER FOR RIGHT FRONT HEADLAMP FELL OFF. THEN, IT STARTED RAINING WHICH CAUSED HEADLAMP BULB TO GO OUT. CONSUMER WAS STOPPED BY STATE POLICE WHO INFORMED HIM THAT HEADLIGHT WAS OUT. *AK HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND THE ...

Apr 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN HIGH WIND WHEN COVER FOR RIGHT FRONT HEADLAMP FELL OFF. THEN, IT STARTED RAINING WHICH CAUSED HEADLAMP BULB TO GO OUT. CONSUMER WAS STOPPED BY STATE POLICE WHO INFORMED HIM THAT HEADLIGHT WAS OUT. *AK HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND THE ...

Apr 23, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COVER FOR LEFT HEADLAMP FELL OFF VEHICLE ON APRIL 10TH, 2001, AND COVER FOR RIGHT HEADLAMP FELL OFF ON APRIL 12TH, 2001 WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT CONDENSATION IN HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY CAUSED COVERS TO DISCONNECT. *AK *SLC

Apr 23, 2001 Exterior Lighting

COVER FOR LEFT HEADLAMP FELL OFF VEHICLE ON APRIL 10TH, 2001, AND COVER FOR RIGHT HEADLAMP FELL OFF ON APRIL 12TH, 2001 WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT CONDENSATION IN HEAD LAMP ASSEMBLY CAUSED COVERS TO DISCONNECT. *AK *SLC

Mar 30, 2001 Exterior Lighting

MY 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE WAS ONE MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY WHEN THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF WHIL MY WIFE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE LEFT HEADLIGHT COVER WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF AS THE ADHESIVE HAD FAILED THAT HOLDS THE LENS TO THE HEADLIGHT BODY. NO REPLACEMENT ...

Mar 30, 2001 Exterior Lighting

MY 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE WAS ONE MONTH OUT OF WARRANTY WHEN THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT COVER FELL OFF WHIL MY WIFE WAS ON THE HIGHWAY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE LEFT HEADLIGHT COVER WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF AS THE ADHESIVE HAD FAILED THAT HOLDS THE LENS TO THE HEADLIGHT BODY. NO REPLACEMENT ...

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A FUME ODOR IN PASSENGER'S COMPARMENT CAUSING A HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE. FUME ODOR IS COMING FROM EXHAUST. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Mar 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A FUME ODOR IN PASSENGER'S COMPARMENT CAUSING A HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE. FUME ODOR IS COMING FROM EXHAUST. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Mar 8, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE LEFT HEADLIGHT CLEAR LENS-COVER CAME LOOSE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THIS COMPONENT COULD BE RESEALED, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT COULD NOT BE RESEALED BUT A NEW LAMP ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE INSTALLED, INSURANCE AGENT LEONARD DUNLOP WROTE IN FOR CONSUMER. NLM

Mar 8, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE LEFT HEADLIGHT CLEAR LENS-COVER CAME LOOSE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT THIS COMPONENT COULD BE RESEALED, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT COULD NOT BE RESEALED BUT A NEW LAMP ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE INSTALLED, INSURANCE AGENT LEONARD DUNLOP WROTE IN FOR CONSUMER. NLM

Mar 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEEL BRAKE LINE RUBED AGANIST FRAME AT LEFT REAR BEHIND WHEEL, CAUSING A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN FLUID LEAK.*AK

Mar 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

STEEL BRAKE LINE RUBED AGANIST FRAME AT LEFT REAR BEHIND WHEEL, CAUSING A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN FLUID LEAK.*AK

Mar 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGT LENS COMES UNGLUED FROM HEADLIGHT FLIES OFF; ALSO CAUSES HEADLIGHT FAILURE; TALKED WITH SERVICE REP AT DEALERSHIP AND HE STATED THAT IT IS A COMMON DEFECT. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGT LENS COMES UNGLUED FROM HEADLIGHT FLIES OFF; ALSO CAUSES HEADLIGHT FAILURE; TALKED WITH SERVICE REP AT DEALERSHIP AND HE STATED THAT IT IS A COMMON DEFECT. *AK

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LINE RUBBED AGAINST FRAME AND THE LINE WORE THROUGH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAKED OUT OF THE SYSTEM RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE LINE WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. NLM

Feb 21, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LINE RUBBED AGAINST FRAME AND THE LINE WORE THROUGH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAKED OUT OF THE SYSTEM RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE, CONSUMER BELIEVES THE LINE WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. NLM

Dec 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STICKS, CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATE THEY CAN FIX IT FOR A COST AND THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED, THE PROBLEM EXISTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. *MJS

Dec 28, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

THE ACCELERATOR STICKS, CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATE THEY CAN FIX IT FOR A COST AND THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED, THE PROBLEM EXISTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. *MJS

Dec 18, 2000 Seats

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED UP AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO, THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WORN TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE AT 44500 MILES DUE TO DEFECTIVE HEAT TREATING OF ROTORS.*AK

Dec 18, 2000 Seats

WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED UP AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO, THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WORN TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE AT 44500 MILES DUE TO DEFECTIVE HEAT TREATING OF ROTORS.*AK

Nov 20, 2000 Electrical System

THE BATTERY ERODED DUE TO BATTERY ACID EATING THROUGH THE TERMINAL CONNECTION BOLT, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BROKE FREE OF THE BATTERY CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DISCONNECT FROM THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE BATTERY IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSES THE BATTERY TO BE SUBJECT TO EXTREME HEAT. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Electrical System

THE BATTERY ERODED DUE TO BATTERY ACID EATING THROUGH THE TERMINAL CONNECTION BOLT, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BROKE FREE OF THE BATTERY CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DISCONNECT FROM THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE BATTERY IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSES THE BATTERY TO BE SUBJECT TO EXTREME HEAT. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Electrical System

THE BATTERY ERODED DUE TO BATTERY ACID EATING THROUGH THE TERMINAL CONNECTION BOLT, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BROKE FREE OF THE BATTERY CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DISCONNECT FROM THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE BATTERY IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSES THE BATTERY TO BE SUBJECT TO EXTREME HEAT. *SLC

Nov 20, 2000 Electrical System

THE BATTERY ERODED DUE TO BATTERY ACID EATING THROUGH THE TERMINAL CONNECTION BOLT, THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BROKE FREE OF THE BATTERY CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DISCONNECT FROM THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, THE BATTERY IS LOCATED CLOSE TO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSES THE BATTERY TO BE SUBJECT TO EXTREME HEAT. *SLC

Nov 16, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE LENSE WAS SEPARATING, CONSUMER FELT IT WAS COMING FROM A HEAT BUILDUP, CONSUMER ALSO OWNED A 1995 SAME MAKE/MODEL THAT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Nov 16, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE LENSE WAS SEPARATING, CONSUMER FELT IT WAS COMING FROM A HEAT BUILDUP, CONSUMER ALSO OWNED A 1995 SAME MAKE/MODEL THAT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK *SLC

Nov 15, 2000 Wheels

ALL FIVE WHEEL STUDS ON FRONT WHEEL SHEARED, LUGS WERE IN PLACE, THIS CAUSED FRONT FENDER TO BEND. *SLC

Nov 15, 2000 Wheels

ALL FIVE WHEEL STUDS ON FRONT WHEEL SHEARED, LUGS WERE IN PLACE, THIS CAUSED FRONT FENDER TO BEND. *SLC

Nov 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 97 DEVILLE. I HAVE REPORTED IT BOTH TO CADILLAC OF MEMPHIS AND BUD DAVIS CADILLAC THAT IS LOCATED AT 5433 POPLAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS TENN. 38119. THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 901-761-1900.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 97 DEVILLE. I HAVE REPORTED IT BOTH TO CADILLAC OF MEMPHIS AND BUD DAVIS CADILLAC THAT IS LOCATED AT 5433 POPLAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS TENN. 38119. THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 901-761-1900.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 97 DEVILLE. I HAVE REPORTED IT BOTH TO CADILLAC OF MEMPHIS AND BUD DAVIS CADILLAC THAT IS LOCATED AT 5433 POPLAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS TENN. 38119. THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 901-761-1900.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Nov 6, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY 97 DEVILLE. I HAVE REPORTED IT BOTH TO CADILLAC OF MEMPHIS AND BUD DAVIS CADILLAC THAT IS LOCATED AT 5433 POPLAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS TENN. 38119. THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBER IS 901-761-1900.NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK

Oct 12, 2000 Equipment

I LEASED THIS CAR IN JANUARY OF 1997. THIS YEAR I PURCHASED THE CAR. BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND ASKED THAT THE CAR BE GIVEN AN OVERALL INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE PENDING EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS OK . THE WEATHER BEGAN TO WARN UP A...

Oct 12, 2000 Equipment

I LEASED THIS CAR IN JANUARY OF 1997. THIS YEAR I PURCHASED THE CAR. BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND ASKED THAT THE CAR BE GIVEN AN OVERALL INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE PENDING EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS OK . THE WEATHER BEGAN TO WARN UP A...

Sep 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK SENSOR CAUSES AN INCORRECT INDICATION OF THE LEVEL OF FUEL LEFT IN THE FUEL TANK. WHEN THE TANK IS APPROXIMATELY HALF FULL, THE SENSOR BECOMES ERRATIC AND SHOWS VARIOUS FUEL LEVELS. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE INCORRECT LEVELS OF FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK BEING INC...

Sep 26, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK SENSOR CAUSES AN INCORRECT INDICATION OF THE LEVEL OF FUEL LEFT IN THE FUEL TANK. WHEN THE TANK IS APPROXIMATELY HALF FULL, THE SENSOR BECOMES ERRATIC AND SHOWS VARIOUS FUEL LEVELS. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE INCORRECT LEVELS OF FUEL REMAINING IN THE TANK BEING INC...

Aug 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED CONSIDERABLE PULSING OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING. NLM

Aug 15, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED CONSIDERABLE PULSING OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING. NLM

Jul 26, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE LAST THREE YEARS, THE GAS GUAGE IN THE VEH. REGISTERS APPROXIMATELY 4 GAL, A WHILE LATTER ITS BACK UP TO FULL, AND GOES UP AND DOWN, YOU GET ABOUT 10 GALLONS OF GAS THE GUAGE SHOWS FULL, AND THEN YOU DRIVE A WHILE THE GUAGE GOES DOWN TO 8 GAL. THIS IS CONSTANT. WE HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO...

Jul 26, 2000 Fuel System, Other

THE LAST THREE YEARS, THE GAS GUAGE IN THE VEH. REGISTERS APPROXIMATELY 4 GAL, A WHILE LATTER ITS BACK UP TO FULL, AND GOES UP AND DOWN, YOU GET ABOUT 10 GALLONS OF GAS THE GUAGE SHOWS FULL, AND THEN YOU DRIVE A WHILE THE GUAGE GOES DOWN TO 8 GAL. THIS IS CONSTANT. WE HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO...

Jul 22, 2000 Fuel System, Other

MY GAS GAUGE WHEN REGISTER 4/5 GAL IT GOES UP TO FULL, AND SLOWLY COMES DOWN, AND GOES BACK UP. WE FILL THE CAR WITH ONLY FIVE GAL KNOWING IS HAS ONLY 3/6 GAL THE GAGE SHOWS FULL, AND AS YOU DRIVE IT GOES UP AND DOWN FROM 2 GAL TO FULL BACK AND FORTH. WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECAL ON ALL 1997...

Jul 22, 2000 Fuel System, Other

MY GAS GAUGE WHEN REGISTER 4/5 GAL IT GOES UP TO FULL, AND SLOWLY COMES DOWN, AND GOES BACK UP. WE FILL THE CAR WITH ONLY FIVE GAL KNOWING IS HAS ONLY 3/6 GAL THE GAGE SHOWS FULL, AND AS YOU DRIVE IT GOES UP AND DOWN FROM 2 GAL TO FULL BACK AND FORTH. WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECAL ON ALL 1997...

Jul 1, 2000 Visibility

COULD NOT CLOSE WINDOWS.*AK

Jul 1, 2000 Visibility

COULD NOT CLOSE WINDOWS.*AK

Jun 28, 2000 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS. THIS MAY CAUSE A VERY SERIOUS CRASH, WHICH CAN LEAD TO DEATH. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES. BUT, PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *ML

Jun 28, 2000 Power Train

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLS. THIS MAY CAUSE A VERY SERIOUS CRASH, WHICH CAN LEAD TO DEATH. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES. BUT, PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK *ML

Jun 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE BURNING UPTO A 1 1/2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE SOME HELP IN THIS MATTER.*AK

Jun 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE BURNING UPTO A 1 1/2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE SOME HELP IN THIS MATTER.*AK

May 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVER BLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING, NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK

May 20, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT COVER BLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING, NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO VEHICLE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK

May 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE PURCHASED 05/09/2000. ON THE WAY HOME, BUCKING OCCURRED. 05/10/2000, CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AS WELL AS SPARK PLUGS. CADILLAC INDICATED THAT THE CAR HAS POSSIBLE CHRONIC ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROBLEMS PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF RADIO RECEIVER, HOSES, BATT...

May 14, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE PURCHASED 05/09/2000. ON THE WAY HOME, BUCKING OCCURRED. 05/10/2000, CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AS WELL AS SPARK PLUGS. CADILLAC INDICATED THAT THE CAR HAS POSSIBLE CHRONIC ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROBLEMS PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF RADIO RECEIVER, HOSES, BATT...

May 14, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE PURCHASED 05/09/2000. ON THE WAY HOME, BUCKING OCCURRED. 05/10/2000, CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AS WELL AS SPARK PLUGS. CADILLAC INDICATED THAT THE CAR HAS POSSIBLE CHRONIC ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROBLEMS PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF RADIO RECEIVER, HOSES, BATT...

May 14, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE PURCHASED 05/09/2000. ON THE WAY HOME, BUCKING OCCURRED. 05/10/2000, CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AS WELL AS SPARK PLUGS. CADILLAC INDICATED THAT THE CAR HAS POSSIBLE CHRONIC ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROBLEMS PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF RADIO RECEIVER, HOSES, BATT...

May 14, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE PURCHASED 05/09/2000. ON THE WAY HOME, BUCKING OCCURRED. 05/10/2000, CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AS WELL AS SPARK PLUGS. CADILLAC INDICATED THAT THE CAR HAS POSSIBLE CHRONIC ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROBLEMS PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF RADIO RECEIVER, HOSES, BATT...

May 14, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE PURCHASED 05/09/2000. ON THE WAY HOME, BUCKING OCCURRED. 05/10/2000, CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AS WELL AS SPARK PLUGS. CADILLAC INDICATED THAT THE CAR HAS POSSIBLE CHRONIC ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROBLEMS PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF RADIO RECEIVER, HOSES, BATT...

May 14, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE PURCHASED 05/09/2000. ON THE WAY HOME, BUCKING OCCURRED. 05/10/2000, CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AS WELL AS SPARK PLUGS. CADILLAC INDICATED THAT THE CAR HAS POSSIBLE CHRONIC ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROBLEMS PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF RADIO RECEIVER, HOSES, BATT...

May 14, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE PURCHASED 05/09/2000. ON THE WAY HOME, BUCKING OCCURRED. 05/10/2000, CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AS WELL AS SPARK PLUGS. CADILLAC INDICATED THAT THE CAR HAS POSSIBLE CHRONIC ELECTRICAL REPAIR PROBLEMS PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF RADIO RECEIVER, HOSES, BATT...

May 5, 2000 Air Bags

IMMEDIATELY UPON STARTING VEHICLE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 5, 2000 Air Bags

IMMEDIATELY UPON STARTING VEHICLE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 19, 2000 Equipment

CONSUMER WENT TO JACK UP VEHICLE TO CHANGE TIRE WITH JACK THAT CAME EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE WHEN IT BENT OVER AND COLLAPSED, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. CONSUMER HAD ONLY USED JACK ONCE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND REPLACED JACK WITH THE SAME DESIGN WHICH WAS ALREADY BENT...

Apr 19, 2000 Equipment

CONSUMER WENT TO JACK UP VEHICLE TO CHANGE TIRE WITH JACK THAT CAME EQUIPPED WITH VEHICLE WHEN IT BENT OVER AND COLLAPSED, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. CONSUMER HAD ONLY USED JACK ONCE PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND REPLACED JACK WITH THE SAME DESIGN WHICH WAS ALREADY BENT...

Apr 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORSD FAULTY. DEALER AND CADILLAC REFUSED TO REPLACE UNDER 48,000/4 YEAR BUMPPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORSD FAULTY. DEALER AND CADILLAC REFUSED TO REPLACE UNDER 48,000/4 YEAR BUMPPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORSD FAULTY. DEALER AND CADILLAC REFUSED TO REPLACE UNDER 48,000/4 YEAR BUMPPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 14, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORSD FAULTY. DEALER AND CADILLAC REFUSED TO REPLACE UNDER 48,000/4 YEAR BUMPPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED EIGHT TIMES DUE TO WARPED OR DAMAGED ROTORS,VIBRATION DUE TO FAILURE. YH

Feb 23, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED EIGHT TIMES DUE TO WARPED OR DAMAGED ROTORS,VIBRATION DUE TO FAILURE. YH

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONSUMES A QUART OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 8, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CONSUMES A QUART OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jan 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS & SPEEDS. TRANSMISSION PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND KEY ENGAGE STARTER TO GET ENGINE GOING. DEALER HAS REPLACED PLUGS, WIRES AND ONBOARD COMPUTERS. CANNOT SOLVE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 25, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS & SPEEDS. TRANSMISSION PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND KEY ENGAGE STARTER TO GET ENGINE GOING. DEALER HAS REPLACED PLUGS, WIRES AND ONBOARD COMPUTERS. CANNOT SOLVE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOCATION OF THE BRAKE LINE CAUSES ANOTHER LINE TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER, CAUSING A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAK. ALSO, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOCATION OF THE BRAKE LINE CAUSES ANOTHER LINE TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER, CAUSING A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAK. ALSO, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOCATION OF THE BRAKE LINE CAUSES ANOTHER LINE TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER, CAUSING A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAK. ALSO, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 10, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOCATION OF THE BRAKE LINE CAUSES ANOTHER LINE TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER, CAUSING A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN BRAKE FLUID LEAK. ALSO, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STICKS SHUT WHEN CAR IS STARTED, THROTTLE SUDDENLY RELEASES AS DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO INCREASE ENGINE SPEED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE. *AK

Dec 29, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STICKS SHUT WHEN CAR IS STARTED, THROTTLE SUDDENLY RELEASES AS DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO INCREASE ENGINE SPEED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RAPIDLY ACCELERATE. *AK

Dec 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

I WAS TRAVELLING AT 80 MPH IN THE FAR LEFT LANE WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER- THE GAS INDICATOR INDICATED THAT I HAD 5 GALLONS OF GAS LEFT AND COULD GO 110 + MILES. YET WHEN I FINALLY GOT THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO START IT AGAIN, IT INDICATED EMPTY. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS H...

Dec 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TRAVELLING AT 80 MPH IN THE FAR LEFT LANE WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER- THE GAS INDICATOR INDICATED THAT I HAD 5 GALLONS OF GAS LEFT AND COULD GO 110 + MILES. YET WHEN I FINALLY GOT THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO START IT AGAIN, IT INDICATED EMPTY. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS H...

Dec 1, 1999 Fuel System, Other

I WAS TRAVELLING AT 80 MPH IN THE FAR LEFT LANE WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER- THE GAS INDICATOR INDICATED THAT I HAD 5 GALLONS OF GAS LEFT AND COULD GO 110 + MILES. YET WHEN I FINALLY GOT THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO START IT AGAIN, IT INDICATED EMPTY. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS H...

Dec 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS TRAVELLING AT 80 MPH IN THE FAR LEFT LANE WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER- THE GAS INDICATOR INDICATED THAT I HAD 5 GALLONS OF GAS LEFT AND COULD GO 110 + MILES. YET WHEN I FINALLY GOT THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO START IT AGAIN, IT INDICATED EMPTY. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS H...

Nov 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

GM WILL BE SENDING OUT AN INSPECTOR TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF BRAKE FAILURE.I DO NOT KNOW WHAT BRAKE COMPONENT FAILED. WHETHER IT WAS MASTER CYLINDER, ABS, VACUUM BOOSTER, ETC. I ONLY KNOW THERE WAS FAILURE. I WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 15-20 MPH WITH PLENTY OF SPACE TO STOP IN RESPONSE TO 2 SE...

Nov 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

GM WILL BE SENDING OUT AN INSPECTOR TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF BRAKE FAILURE.I DO NOT KNOW WHAT BRAKE COMPONENT FAILED. WHETHER IT WAS MASTER CYLINDER, ABS, VACUUM BOOSTER, ETC. I ONLY KNOW THERE WAS FAILURE. I WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 15-20 MPH WITH PLENTY OF SPACE TO STOP IN RESPONSE TO 2 SE...

Nov 24, 1999 Air Bags Crash

GM WILL BE SENDING OUT AN INSPECTOR TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF BRAKE FAILURE.I DO NOT KNOW WHAT BRAKE COMPONENT FAILED. WHETHER IT WAS MASTER CYLINDER, ABS, VACUUM BOOSTER, ETC. I ONLY KNOW THERE WAS FAILURE. I WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 15-20 MPH WITH PLENTY OF SPACE TO STOP IN RESPONSE TO 2 SE...

Nov 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

GM WILL BE SENDING OUT AN INSPECTOR TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF BRAKE FAILURE.I DO NOT KNOW WHAT BRAKE COMPONENT FAILED. WHETHER IT WAS MASTER CYLINDER, ABS, VACUUM BOOSTER, ETC. I ONLY KNOW THERE WAS FAILURE. I WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 15-20 MPH WITH PLENTY OF SPACE TO STOP IN RESPONSE TO 2 SE...

Sep 29, 1999 Steering

STEERING LOCKED UP ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCAISIONS. CLEARED AFTER APPROX. ONE MINUTE. FRIEND WITH SAME MODEL EXPERIENCED SAME SYMTOMS UNTIL TOTAL FAILURE.

Sep 29, 1999 Steering

STEERING LOCKED UP ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCAISIONS. CLEARED AFTER APPROX. ONE MINUTE. FRIEND WITH SAME MODEL EXPERIENCED SAME SYMTOMS UNTIL TOTAL FAILURE.

Sep 27, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED, "NEW" FREON ESCAPED INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING DRIVER (ME) TO INHALE GAS, HAD HEART ARITHMIA AND LOSS OF OXYGEN IN BLOOD STREAM, PASSED OUT, WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AND PLACED IN CARDIAC CARE UNIT FOR THREE DAYS UNTIL IT WAS PROVEN I HAD NOT HAD STROKE OR HE...

Sep 27, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED, "NEW" FREON ESCAPED INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING DRIVER (ME) TO INHALE GAS, HAD HEART ARITHMIA AND LOSS OF OXYGEN IN BLOOD STREAM, PASSED OUT, WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AND PLACED IN CARDIAC CARE UNIT FOR THREE DAYS UNTIL IT WAS PROVEN I HAD NOT HAD STROKE OR HE...

Sep 20, 1999 Structure

FRONT BUMPER CRACKED AND REAR BUMPER COVER EXPANDED (STRECHED).*YC

Sep 20, 1999 Structure

FRONT BUMPER CRACKED AND REAR BUMPER COVER EXPANDED (STRECHED).*YC

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY LEAKED.

Sep 8, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY LEAKED.

Aug 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FEELS LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, AND AS IF THE BRAKES ARE ON THE WHOLE TIME. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FEELS LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING, AND AS IF THE BRAKES ARE ON THE WHOLE TIME. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED. YH

Aug 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS FAILED. YH

Jul 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING OVER 20MPH, VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY. DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jul 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING OVER 20MPH, VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY. DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Structure

A RODENT CHEWED A HOLE IN THE SIDE FIREWALL AND INTERIOR OF VEHICLE, CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER PLUGGED THE HOLE WITH A METAL PLATE. *AK

Jun 21, 1999 Structure

A RODENT CHEWED A HOLE IN THE SIDE FIREWALL AND INTERIOR OF VEHICLE, CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER PLUGGED THE HOLE WITH A METAL PLATE. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS BURNT OUT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AT 23,000 MILES. *AK

Jun 7, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS BURNT OUT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AT 23,000 MILES. *AK

May 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAILURE (RECALL 97V-064), RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE. MJS

May 27, 1999 Structure

FRONT SLIP SHIELD DAMAGED WHEN ABS KICKED IN DURING FAILURE OF RECALL COMPONENT. MJS

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOOSE OIL FILTER CAUSING LEAKAGE. MJS

May 27, 1999 Equipment

A/C 0-RINGS AT ACCUMULATOR WERE SPLIT. MJS

May 27, 1999 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED. MJS

May 27, 1999 Seats

LEATHER SEAT BOTTOM MATERIAL COMING APART. MJS

May 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE FAILURE (RECALL 97V-064), RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE. MJS

May 27, 1999 Structure

FRONT SLIP SHIELD DAMAGED WHEN ABS KICKED IN DURING FAILURE OF RECALL COMPONENT. MJS

May 27, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOOSE OIL FILTER CAUSING LEAKAGE. MJS

May 27, 1999 Equipment

A/C 0-RINGS AT ACCUMULATOR WERE SPLIT. MJS

May 27, 1999 Equipment

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED. MJS

May 27, 1999 Seats

LEATHER SEAT BOTTOM MATERIAL COMING APART. MJS

May 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE COMING TO STOP SIGN CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. ROTORS WERE WARPED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE COMING TO STOP SIGN CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. ROTORS WERE WARPED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE COMING TO STOP SIGN CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. ROTORS WERE WARPED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE COMING TO STOP SIGN CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKES PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. ROTORS WERE WARPED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

May 13, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED VEHICLE VIBRATES, AND WHEN CONSUMER GOES OVER A BUMP VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO REPAR ISHOP THREE TIMES, DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 13, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED VEHICLE VIBRATES, AND WHEN CONSUMER GOES OVER A BUMP VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO REPAR ISHOP THREE TIMES, DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 12, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDEER RECALL # 97V064. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

May 3, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDEER RECALL # 97V064. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE IS GOING TO EITHER SIDE OF ROAD BECAUSE CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE REAR IS MOVING BACK AND FORWARD, THE CONSUMER LOSES CONTROL OF THE STEERING, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 15, 1999 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE IS GOING TO EITHER SIDE OF ROAD BECAUSE CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE REAR IS MOVING BACK AND FORWARD, THE CONSUMER LOSES CONTROL OF THE STEERING, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS BOARD FOR WINDSHIELD FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKING A GRINDING SOUND AND PEDAL VIBRATING WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Interior Lighting

DASH LIGHTS FLASH ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

STEERING GEAR RACK & PINION FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

HEAD REST DESIGN INADEQUATE, BLOCKS VIEW WHEN TURNING HEAD TO SEE. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

STRUT FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES SHORTING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKED AT HOSE CONNECTION. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (97V064000). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

DRIVER'S INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) MODULE FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION COMPUTER WIRES WERE IMPROPERLY PLACED ON THE TRANSMISSION WHICH MELTED DISABLING GEAR SHIFT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY WOULDN'T HOLD CHARGE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE TROUBLE INDICATOR SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

WIPERS BOARD FOR WINDSHIELD FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES MAKING A GRINDING SOUND AND PEDAL VIBRATING WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Interior Lighting

DASH LIGHTS FLASH ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

STEERING GEAR RACK & PINION FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

HEAD REST DESIGN INADEQUATE, BLOCKS VIEW WHEN TURNING HEAD TO SEE. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

STRUT FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL INJECTOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

SPARK PLUG WIRES SHORTING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

RADIATOR LEAKED AT HOSE CONNECTION. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (97V064000). *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

DRIVER'S INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) MODULE FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION COMPUTER WIRES WERE IMPROPERLY PLACED ON THE TRANSMISSION WHICH MELTED DISABLING GEAR SHIFT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY WOULDN'T HOLD CHARGE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE TROUBLE INDICATOR SENSOR FAILED. YH

Dec 8, 1998 Power Train

RECALL WORK FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Dec 8, 1998 Power Train

RECALL WORK FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

Nov 13, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP.

Nov 13, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP.

Oct 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

RECALL # 97V064000 GM/ABS; AFTER HAVING RECALL PERFORMED OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON 7/28/98. SAME PART WAS REPLACED ON 10/14/98 BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE REPLACED BY THE FIRST DEALERSHIP.*AK

Oct 28, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

RECALL # 97V064000 GM/ABS; AFTER HAVING RECALL PERFORMED OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON 7/28/98. SAME PART WAS REPLACED ON 10/14/98 BY ANOTHER DEALERSHIP THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE REPLACED BY THE FIRST DEALERSHIP.*AK

Oct 22, 1998 Seats

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE RECLINER AND TRACKING ON DRIVER'S SEAT. THE SEAT RECLINED BACK TO THE REAR SEATS ON ITS OWN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT CONSTANTLY MOVES TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE MANUFAC...

Oct 22, 1998 Seats

THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE RECLINER AND TRACKING ON DRIVER'S SEAT. THE SEAT RECLINED BACK TO THE REAR SEATS ON ITS OWN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT CONSTANTLY MOVES TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE MANUFAC...

Sep 18, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE RIGHT FRONT AND REAR FLASHERS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL I DEPRESSED.

Sep 18, 1998 Exterior Lighting

THE RIGHT FRONT AND REAR FLASHERS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL I DEPRESSED.

Sep 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE USES A QUART OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY PULSATE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS TWICE. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE USES A QUART OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELLING 60-70MPH, GOING DOWN HILL AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN, THERE IS STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING MECHANISM. WARRANTY STILL APPLIES, AND DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 8, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELLING 60-70MPH, GOING DOWN HILL AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO SLOW DOWN, THERE IS STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING MECHANISM. WARRANTY STILL APPLIES, AND DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 3, 1998 Power Train

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR SHUDDERS, OCCURS BETWEEN 0 AND 6 MPH.

Sep 3, 1998 Power Train

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR SHUDDERS, OCCURS BETWEEN 0 AND 6 MPH.

Aug 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED CRASH. THIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF RECALL #97020 AND THE RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AT 8,553 MILES; THIS CRASH OCCURED AT APPROXIMATELY 16,000 MILES.

Aug 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED CRASH. THIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF RECALL #97020 AND THE RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AT 8,553 MILES; THIS CRASH OCCURED AT APPROXIMATELY 16,000 MILES.

Aug 5, 1998 Steering

EXPERIENCES COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Aug 5, 1998 Steering

EXPERIENCES COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SUN IS OUT CAN'T READ THE DIGITAL DASHBOARD. IT'S HARD TO SEE THE SPEEDOMETER, AND DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST IS GOING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. BUT THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 17, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE SUN IS OUT CAN'T READ THE DIGITAL DASHBOARD. IT'S HARD TO SEE THE SPEEDOMETER, AND DOESN'T KNOW HOW FAST IS GOING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. BUT THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Suspension

SHOCKS, STRUTS AND MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE IN SUSPENSION, HOWEVER NOISE IN FRONT END IS STILL PRESENT. (QCAW)

Jun 11, 1998 Suspension

SHOCKS, STRUTS AND MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE IN SUSPENSION, HOWEVER NOISE IN FRONT END IS STILL PRESENT. (QCAW)

Jun 11, 1998 Suspension

SHOCKS, STRUTS AND MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE IN SUSPENSION, HOWEVER NOISE IN FRONT END IS STILL PRESENT. (QCAW)

Jun 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHOCKS, STRUTS AND MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE IN SUSPENSION, HOWEVER NOISE IN FRONT END IS STILL PRESENT. (QCAW)

Jun 11, 1998 Suspension

SHOCKS, STRUTS AND MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE IN SUSPENSION, HOWEVER NOISE IN FRONT END IS STILL PRESENT. (QCAW)

Jun 11, 1998 Suspension

SHOCKS, STRUTS AND MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE IN SUSPENSION, HOWEVER NOISE IN FRONT END IS STILL PRESENT. (QCAW)

Jun 11, 1998 Suspension

SHOCKS, STRUTS AND MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE IN SUSPENSION, HOWEVER NOISE IN FRONT END IS STILL PRESENT. (QCAW)

Jun 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

SHOCKS, STRUTS AND MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED DUE TO NOISE IN SUSPENSION, HOWEVER NOISE IN FRONT END IS STILL PRESENT. (QCAW)

Apr 28, 1998 Suspension

NOISE FROM SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

Apr 28, 1998 Suspension

NOISE FROM SUSPENSION SYSTEM.

Apr 23, 1998 Structure

AT TIME OF DELIVERY TRUNK LID DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

Apr 23, 1998 Electrical System

COMPUTER REQUIRED SEVERAL REPROGRAMMING AND ADJUSTMENTS SINCE DELIVERY, WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.

Apr 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATING/VIBRATION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE PADS ON TWO OCCASIONS, ROTORS REPLACED ON ONE OCCASIONS.

Apr 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATING/VIBRATION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE PADS ON TWO OCCASIONS, ROTORS REPLACED ON ONE OCCASIONS.

Apr 23, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CAUSING JERKING MOTION DUE TO MISADJUSTMENT IN THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COOLING LINES.

Apr 23, 1998 Electrical System

OPEN WIRE WITHIN THE WIRING HARNESS FOUND DURING REPAIR, CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Apr 23, 1998 Seat Belts

LEFT REAR SEAT BELT REPLACED DUE TO TWISTING AT TOP SECTION AS A RESULT OF ERROR IN INSTALLATION AT THE FACTORY.

Apr 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACED DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY SEALED HEADLAMP CAUSING LEAKAGE AND MOISTURE.

Apr 23, 1998 Structure

AT TIME OF DELIVERY TRUNK LID DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.

Apr 23, 1998 Electrical System

COMPUTER REQUIRED SEVERAL REPROGRAMMING AND ADJUSTMENTS SINCE DELIVERY, WHICH CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE.

Apr 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATING/VIBRATION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE PADS ON TWO OCCASIONS, ROTORS REPLACED ON ONE OCCASIONS.

Apr 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES PULSATING/VIBRATION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE PADS ON TWO OCCASIONS, ROTORS REPLACED ON ONE OCCASIONS.

Apr 23, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION CAUSING JERKING MOTION DUE TO MISADJUSTMENT IN THE ALIGNMENT OF THE COOLING LINES.

Apr 23, 1998 Electrical System

OPEN WIRE WITHIN THE WIRING HARNESS FOUND DURING REPAIR, CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.

Apr 23, 1998 Seat Belts

LEFT REAR SEAT BELT REPLACED DUE TO TWISTING AT TOP SECTION AS A RESULT OF ERROR IN INSTALLATION AT THE FACTORY.

Apr 23, 1998 Exterior Lighting

LEFT FRONT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACED DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY SEALED HEADLAMP CAUSING LEAKAGE AND MOISTURE.

Apr 22, 1998 Parking Brake

RELEASE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE IS DESIGNED POORLY, LOCATION TO FAR UNDER DASH, CONSUMER UNABLE TO RELEASE UNLESS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN INJURY WHEN VEHICLE RELEASED AND STARTED TO ROLL.

Apr 22, 1998 Parking Brake

RELEASE FOR THE PARKING BRAKE IS DESIGNED POORLY, LOCATION TO FAR UNDER DASH, CONSUMER UNABLE TO RELEASE UNLESS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE RESULTING IN INJURY WHEN VEHICLE RELEASED AND STARTED TO ROLL.

Mar 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 20, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 10, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH BROKE, CAUSING CAR TO STOP WHILE MOVING.

Mar 10, 1998 Electrical System

IGNITION SWITCH BROKE, CAUSING CAR TO STOP WHILE MOVING.

Feb 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK.

Feb 11, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK.

Jan 23, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING BELT. *AK

Jan 23, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING BELT. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TAIL LIGHTS WILL COME OFF EVEN IF LIGHT IS ON, HEATING PANEL IS TURNED ON. THE ONLY TIME TAIL LIGHTS WILL APPEAR IS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALER WILL NOT CHECK VEHICLE UNTIL THEY ARE ABLE TO DUPILCATE PROBLEM. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 21, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TAIL LIGHTS WILL COME OFF EVEN IF LIGHT IS ON, HEATING PANEL IS TURNED ON. THE ONLY TIME TAIL LIGHTS WILL APPEAR IS WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DEALER WILL NOT CHECK VEHICLE UNTIL THEY ARE ABLE TO DUPILCATE PROBLEM. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Power Train

TRACTION SYSTEM ENGAGES WITHOUT CAUSE EFFECTING BRAKING ABILITY.

Jan 13, 1998 Power Train

TRACTION SYSTEM ENGAGES WITHOUT CAUSE EFFECTING BRAKING ABILITY.

Jan 8, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL, THE FRONT LAMPS ILLUMINATE AND CLICK RAPIDLY LIKE THE BULB IS BURNED OUT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE REAR LAMPS DO NOT ILLUMINATE.

Jan 8, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL, THE FRONT LAMPS ILLUMINATE AND CLICK RAPIDLY LIKE THE BULB IS BURNED OUT. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE REAR LAMPS DO NOT ILLUMINATE.

Dec 22, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING BELT FAILS IN WET WEATHER CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Dec 22, 1997 Steering

POWER STEERING BELT FAILS IN WET WEATHER CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Nov 17, 1997 Visibility

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSES AT LEAST 3 SECONDS OF BLIND SPOTS ON BOTH SIDES. HEAD RESTS OF BOTH FRONT ARE NOT REMOVEABLE, THEY BLOCK VISION WHEN VIEWING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. *AK

Nov 17, 1997 Seats

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSES AT LEAST 3 SECONDS OF BLIND SPOTS ON BOTH SIDES. HEAD RESTS OF BOTH FRONT ARE NOT REMOVEABLE, THEY BLOCK VISION WHEN VIEWING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. *AK

Nov 17, 1997 Interior Lighting

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, DESIGNED TO COME ON AUTOMATICALLY AT DUSK, HOWEVER THE DASH GAUGES ARE HARD TO SEE IN THE DAYTIME AS WELL.

Nov 17, 1997 Visibility

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSES AT LEAST 3 SECONDS OF BLIND SPOTS ON BOTH SIDES. HEAD RESTS OF BOTH FRONT ARE NOT REMOVEABLE, THEY BLOCK VISION WHEN VIEWING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. *AK

Nov 17, 1997 Seats

SIDE VIEW MIRRORS ARE TOO SMALL FOR THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSES AT LEAST 3 SECONDS OF BLIND SPOTS ON BOTH SIDES. HEAD RESTS OF BOTH FRONT ARE NOT REMOVEABLE, THEY BLOCK VISION WHEN VIEWING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. *AK

Nov 17, 1997 Interior Lighting

INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS, DESIGNED TO COME ON AUTOMATICALLY AT DUSK, HOWEVER THE DASH GAUGES ARE HARD TO SEE IN THE DAYTIME AS WELL.

Oct 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AROUND A CURVE AT 25-26 MPH OWNER LOST ALL BRAKING POWER. BRAKES THEN RETURNED A SHORT WHILE LATER. *AK

Oct 29, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AROUND A CURVE AT 25-26 MPH OWNER LOST ALL BRAKING POWER. BRAKES THEN RETURNED A SHORT WHILE LATER. *AK

Sep 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER SAID THE ROTORS FAILED, THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS THREE TIMES.

Sep 23, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING.

Sep 23, 1997 Exterior Lighting

REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILED DUE TO SHORT IN THE SYSTEM.

Sep 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER SAID THE ROTORS FAILED, THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED ROTORS THREE TIMES.

Sep 23, 1997 Electrical System

BATTERY CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING.

Sep 23, 1997 Exterior Lighting

REAR TAIL LIGHT FAILED DUE TO SHORT IN THE SYSTEM.

Sep 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STARTS TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE LIKE GEARS CHANGING AND COMES ALMOST TO A HALT. THE SPEED GAUGE JUST DROPS FROM 50 TO 30, AS THOUGH THE DRIVE HAS APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO SHOP (4) TIMES IN A (6) MONTH PERIOD FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. ...

Sep 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STARTS TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE LIKE GEARS CHANGING AND COMES ALMOST TO A HALT. THE SPEED GAUGE JUST DROPS FROM 50 TO 30, AS THOUGH THE DRIVE HAS APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO SHOP (4) TIMES IN A (6) MONTH PERIOD FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. ...

Sep 12, 1997 Air Bags

THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITHOUT VEHICLE COLLISION OCCURRING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. *AK THERE WERE TWO MORE ACCIDNETS SINCE THE FIRST ONE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *YH

Sep 12, 1997 Air Bags

THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITHOUT VEHICLE COLLISION OCCURRING THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. *AK THERE WERE TWO MORE ACCIDNETS SINCE THE FIRST ONE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *YH

Sep 5, 1997 Steering

WHILE TURNING A CORNER , VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING GOES OUT. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM . DEALER TOLD OWNER THAT LOSS OF POWER STEERING IS DUE TO A WET BELT IN THE MOTOR. *AK

Sep 5, 1997 Steering

WHILE TURNING A CORNER , VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING GOES OUT. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM . DEALER TOLD OWNER THAT LOSS OF POWER STEERING IS DUE TO A WET BELT IN THE MOTOR. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Steering

WHEN MAKING A TURN THE STEERING WHEEL STEERS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS NORMAL. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS ONLY HAPPENS DURING RIGHT TURNS AND IN THE PASSING LANE, DEALER HAS PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND REPLACED RACK AND PINION, HOWEVER THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE...

Aug 29, 1997 Suspension

WHEN MAKING A TURN THE STEERING WHEEL STEERS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS NORMAL. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS ONLY HAPPENS DURING RIGHT TURNS AND IN THE PASSING LANE, DEALER HAS PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND REPLACED RACK AND PINION, HOWEVER THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE...

Aug 29, 1997 Steering

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE VEHICLE STEERS TO THE LEFT. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN REPAIRING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING UNDER WET CONDITIONS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)

Aug 29, 1997 Steering

WHEN MAKING A TURN THE STEERING WHEEL STEERS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS NORMAL. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS ONLY HAPPENS DURING RIGHT TURNS AND IN THE PASSING LANE, DEALER HAS PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND REPLACED RACK AND PINION, HOWEVER THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE...

Aug 29, 1997 Suspension

WHEN MAKING A TURN THE STEERING WHEEL STEERS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE DEALER SAID THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS NORMAL. *AK CONSUMER STATES THIS ONLY HAPPENS DURING RIGHT TURNS AND IN THE PASSING LANE, DEALER HAS PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND REPLACED RACK AND PINION, HOWEVER THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE...

Aug 29, 1997 Steering

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE VEHICLE STEERS TO THE LEFT. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN REPAIRING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 29, 1997 Steering

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING UNDER WET CONDITIONS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)

Aug 18, 1997 Steering

UNDER WET ROAD CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING LOCKS UP, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. *AK

Aug 18, 1997 Steering

UNDER WET ROAD CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING LOCKS UP, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. *AK

Jul 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PEDALS ARE FAR AWAY FROM THE FLOORBOARD, OWNER IS SHORT AND HAD TO GET PEDAL EXTENDERS PUT IN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 21, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PEDALS ARE FAR AWAY FROM THE FLOORBOARD, OWNER IS SHORT AND HAD TO GET PEDAL EXTENDERS PUT IN VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 11, 1997 Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT DESIGN OF TRACTION CONTROL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CLIMBING STEEP GRADES.

Jul 11, 1997 Power Train

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT DESIGN OF TRACTION CONTROL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CLIMBING STEEP GRADES.

Jul 7, 1997 Steering

WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS, POWER STEERING BELT GETS WET AND THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

Jul 7, 1997 Steering

WHEN DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS, POWER STEERING BELT GETS WET AND THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

Jun 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE APPROACHED THE FIRST VEHICLE. TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE OTHE RVEHICLE, SWIRVED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT LIGHT POLE BECAUSE THE BRAKES WAS INOPERATIVE. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON 06-02-97 FOR RECALL #97VO64000 GM/ABS. CALLED AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR JUNE 5TH. TOOK VEHICLE IN AND WAITED, THEY TOLD HER THEY HAD SO MANY CARS TO FIX AND TO COME BACK ANOTHER DAY. TOOK VEHICLE BACK ON 6-10, AND THEY STILL DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY...

Jun 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE APPROACHED THE FIRST VEHICLE. TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE OTHE RVEHICLE, SWIRVED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT LIGHT POLE BECAUSE THE BRAKES WAS INOPERATIVE. *AK

Jun 23, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON 06-02-97 FOR RECALL #97VO64000 GM/ABS. CALLED AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR JUNE 5TH. TOOK VEHICLE IN AND WAITED, THEY TOLD HER THEY HAD SO MANY CARS TO FIX AND TO COME BACK ANOTHER DAY. TOOK VEHICLE BACK ON 6-10, AND THEY STILL DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY...

Jun 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BURKE CADILLAC AND EVERETTE CORSON CADILLAC K97020-S/97V064. DEALER WON'T SCHEDULE APPT UNTIL PARTS ARE RECEIVED FROM MANUFACTURER. CADILLAC WILL NOT SEND THE PARTS UNTIL DEALER SCHEDULES AN APPOINTMENT DUE TO LIMITED PARTS BEING PRODUCED. 0WNER HAS BEEN INFORMED THERE'S A BACKLOG OF PEOPLE WAIT...

Jun 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BURKE CADILLAC AND EVERETTE CORSON CADILLAC K97020-S/97V064. DEALER WON'T SCHEDULE APPT UNTIL PARTS ARE RECEIVED FROM MANUFACTURER. CADILLAC WILL NOT SEND THE PARTS UNTIL DEALER SCHEDULES AN APPOINTMENT DUE TO LIMITED PARTS BEING PRODUCED. 0WNER HAS BEEN INFORMED THERE'S A BACKLOG OF PEOPLE WAIT...

May 28, 1997 Unknown Or Other

THE CRUISE CONTROL DISPLAY LIGHT GOES OUT EVEN WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS STILL ACTIVATED.

May 28, 1997 Unknown Or Other

THE CRUISE CONTROL DISPLAY LIGHT GOES OUT EVEN WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS STILL ACTIVATED.

May 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED,CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO RESURFACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. IN ADDITION, WHEN DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR BRAKE REPAIRS SINCE FEBRUARY, 1997. (97V-064). *AK

May 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED,CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO RESURFACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. IN ADDITION, WHEN DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR BRAKE REPAIRS SINCE FEBRUARY, 1997. (97V-064). *AK

May 5, 1997 Power Train

ABS BRAKES FAILED,CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO RESURFACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. IN ADDITION, WHEN DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR BRAKE REPAIRS SINCE FEBRUARY, 1997. (97V-064). *AK

May 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED,CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO RESURFACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. IN ADDITION, WHEN DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR BRAKE REPAIRS SINCE FEBRUARY, 1997. (97V-064). *AK

May 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES FAILED,CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO RESURFACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. IN ADDITION, WHEN DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR BRAKE REPAIRS SINCE FEBRUARY, 1997. (97V-064). *AK

May 5, 1997 Power Train

ABS BRAKES FAILED,CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE PRIOR TO RECALL. ALSO RESURFACED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. IN ADDITION, WHEN DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 4 TIMES FOR BRAKE REPAIRS SINCE FEBRUARY, 1997. (97V-064). *AK

Feb 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED AND REPLACED.

Feb 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS FAILED AND REPLACED.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSION PROBLEM RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSIONS RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED BY CONSUMER.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSION PROBLEM RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED.

Feb 19, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

EMISSIONS RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED BY CONSUMER.

Feb 11, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY, COULD NOT SEE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Seats

SEATS PROTRUDE OUT TOO FAR IN THE BACK AREA, PREVENTING PASSENGER'S FROM SITTING BACK, ALSO CAUSES HEADREST TOO SIT BACK TOO FAR.

Feb 11, 1997 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY, COULD NOT SEE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

Feb 11, 1997 Seats

SEATS PROTRUDE OUT TOO FAR IN THE BACK AREA, PREVENTING PASSENGER'S FROM SITTING BACK, ALSO CAUSES HEADREST TOO SIT BACK TOO FAR.