1997 Cadillac Deville brakes problems

Filed May 11, 2015 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 55,000 miles · NY

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 or the electronic brake and traction control modules needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · OK

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 stated that all the gauges and signals on the instrument panel failed and failed to show any information. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake fluid was leaking when attempting to move the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 12/01/14*lj updated 10/1/15

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Brakes · 138,000 miles · NJ

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 electronic brake control module/ electronic brake and traction control module. I noticed that there is a recall on this exact part that I am experiencing problems with reference the federal safety agency campaign number: 97v064000. I called cadillac dealer and was told that my VIN does not come up with any recalls and there are not any recalls at all for 1997 cadillac deville. I am requesting that my VIN be added to the recall for the brakes and the fuel system recall. Thank you *tr updated 3/13/15

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · SD

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 vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 97v064000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed May 9, 2013 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · NY

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. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 83,244.

Filed Apr 30, 2012 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · NJ

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 vehicle. Luckily there was no accident. I still had to travel another 30 miles before reaching my destination and the brakes continued to fail. The brakes would only slow the vehicle down. This is the first brake problem I have had with this vehicle and only has 65000 miles on it. I have to contact a mechanic to resolve this problem.

Filed Feb 10, 2009 · Brakes · 157,800 miles · OR

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. The failure occurred intermittently. The anti-lock brake system and traction control warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and is currently being repaired. The technician stated that the cause of the failure was related to the electronic brake control module. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 157,800 and current mileage was 158,000. Updated 03/17/09 the ABS and traction control light illuminated. The consumer stated the dealer would not honor the recall. Updated 03/18/09.

Filed Jun 12, 2008 · Brakes · 58,000 miles · FL · fire

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 failure is identical to the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 58,000. Updated 07/08/08. *bf updated

Filed Sep 8, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 54,500 miles · TX

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 my VIN was not included. Today that recall complaint was no longer showing on the federal safety agency site. I've had some braking problems and was told by the dealer my brakes are fine. Steve, the service manager said I no longer had warranty and acted unconcerned. They said it would cost $800 to replace the ebtcm and that might not fix it. The dealer just acts like it is no problem. Apr 26, 2006 my dic display showed service steering system my mileage was 53,874. Invoice stated cust concern not duplicated. May 04,2006 service steering system message on dic. Traction control light on again. The invoice showed cause internal fault. Cadillac electrical and AC diagnosed shorted magna steer solenoid in the steering gear and a bad ebtcm. C1241 & c1277 replaced steering gear and set front toe. Showed replaced ebtcm misspelling for replaced. Cleared codes also. I had warranty and pd $100.july 10. 2006 invoice states again service steering system message on the dic. Diagnosed code c1241 as an open wire in the insulation c1 pin f of the ebtcm replaced pinf and repaired wiring, cleared code. Aug 11, 2006 I returned with only 54,595 mileage invoice again states anti-lock light and traction control light on interment. Stated npf no problem found. Another auto repair pulled up codes showing ebtcm stalled pump motor. Sept.7, 2007 again warning indicators. Abs brakes,traction, control and service engine. Alderson said it would cost around $800 and might not fix this problem. I was charged $93.05 for diagnosis and the problem still exists. The federal safety agency should be aware of these brake and traction problems. This should have been fixed while I still had warranty.

Filed Nov 20, 2006 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · NH

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 the federal safety agency recall # 97v064000 which pertained to the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 1/29/2007 -