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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 1997 Cadillac Seville. While driving various speeds, the antilock brake and traction lights illuminate simultaneously during non-ABS applications. The issue has been occurring for the past three weeks. The contact was informed that his vehicle was not affected by NHTSA campaign id number 97V064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 138,000 and current mileage is 139,000. Updated 6/22/09 the horn, fan blower and stabilizer link were replaced. Updated 06/25/09.
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 97V064000 concerning the ABS brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle has not been repaired due to excessive cost.
While drivinga nd upon hitting the brakes ABS light illuminated. This was a recall.consumer experienced the very same problem as mentioned in recall 97V064000 concerning ecbm replacement.
While driving consumer pushed down on brakes and pedal went to floor. First warning was when brake light came on. Steel brake line was rubbing frame rail, and fluid was squirting out. Also, S when putting on brakes 5 to 10 seconds, pedal went to floor. Unable to contact dealer.
Brake pedal goes to floor at stop sign or light steering is loose and uncontrolable at passing speed it will take you to the right or left when passing a vehicle while sitting still and brake applied steering wheel shimmies when pressure is applied.
Driving 60mph w/cruise control on; brakes making noises on & off; smelled something burning. Got out vehicle & noticed brakes & hub cap on driver's side hot; steering vibrates all the time; cruise control went out. Took to dealer for repairs.
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- Fort Myers, FL, USA