NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1999 Cadillac DeVille brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Cadillac DeVille Owner Comments

problem #6

Aug 282002

DeVille

  • miles

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

While driving at any speed and when applying brakes brake pedal will go to the floor causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

- Anadarko Trail, TN, USA

problem #5

Sep 042002

(reported on)

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On two separate occasions anti lock brakes failed, allowing vehicle to continue forward, and rear ending another vehicle. A policeman came, and drove vehicle when brake pedal descended to the floor. After repairs, brakes failed again several days later.

- Hermitage, TN, USA

problem #4

May 182001

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 25-30 mph rpms went up and vehicle started to accelerate. Consumer applied brake, then shifted to neutral. Rpms then went to 45000. Consumer applied brakes to slow down vehicle. Dealer could not find cause. This happened a second time on July 23, 2002. The problem of vehicle accelerating when brake was applied occurred again but the dealer was unable to find the cause.

- Rock Island, IL, USA

problem #3

Jun 281999

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Dash lights continuously stay on. ABS/cruise control malfunctioned. Also, there are noises which come from body of vehicle. Information system does not work properly. Right front hub replaced. Strut mount replaced.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #2

May 022001

DeVille

  • miles
While traveling at approximately 75 mph during night hours vehicle lost all electrical systems, and engine stopped. After 10 minutes, consumer was able to get vehicle started. Also, brake operation was spongy, and operated erratically afterwards. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Huntsville, UT, USA

problem #1

Dec 202000

DeVille

  • miles
Was braking when vehicle failed to decelerate. Would increase speed. Took to mechanic, and was informed problem cannot be located after being there 4 times.

- Carlisle, PA, USA

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