10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Cadillac DeVille brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner Comments

problem #13

Oct 062000

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 was the way anti lock brake system was supposed to work. Consumer states this still occurs.

- South Port, NC, USA

problem #12

Dec 052000

DeVille

  • miles
Brake rotors are worn to the point of being unsafe at 44500 miles due to defective heat treating of rotors.

- Wasilla, AK, USA

problem #11

Apr 142000

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
Rotorsd faulty. Dealer and Cadillac refused to replace under 48,000/4 year bumpper to bumper warranty.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #10

Aug 211997

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Front brake rotors failed.

- Cypress, CA, USA

problem #9

Feb 232000

(reported on)

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes have been repaired eight times due to warped or damaged rotors, vibration due to failure.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #8

Oct 011998

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors and pads failed. Mjs

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #7

Apr 211999

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The rear brake rotors burnt out, resulting in extended stopping distance, which could cause a crash. Dealer replaced rotors at 23,000 miles.

- Saugerties, NY, USA

problem #6

Aug 201997

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Cypress, CA, USA

problem #5

Feb 011999

(reported on)

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front brake rotors failed.

- West Covin, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 251997

DeVille

  • miles
Brakes pulsating/vibration due to failure of the pads on two occasions, rotors replaced on one occasions.

- Havelock, NC, USA

problem #3

Sep 151998

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the brakes are applied they pulsate. The dealer has replaced the rotors twice.

- Norwich, CT, USA

problem #2

Sep 231997

(reported on)

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #1

Feb 121997

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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).

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

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