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.
1997 Cadillac Deville brakes complaints
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Dt: the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville . Contact received the federal safety agency 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 manufacturer stated that the recall work was already done, but even if the problem was fixed it could recur.
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.
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.
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.
Consumer states that brake system is not working properly. Dealer notified. *ak
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.
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 them of a recall on ABS system and cadillac hq. Has never heard of it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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 pedal was depressed it would bleed down until it bottomed out. It was during the 2002 holiday season and I was unable to get the car serviced. I investigated the problem and found it to be a brake line in the left rear wheel well had a hole rubbed in it. It was obvious that this problem was the result of poor design and due to the point of failure caused the entire brake system to fail. I repaired the line with a splice. I called the cadillac dealer in san antonio, tx and was told there was no service bulletin, however the service manager said that they had seen this problem in the past and referred me to customer service. Customer service said there were not any service bulletins related to this problem. I have photographs of the brake line area where the hole was created. If you are interested please let me know. The problem appears to have been the result of poor design in the routing of the rear brake line and I would suspect that the same problem would occur on like models. My interest in reporting this incident is to hopefully prevent accidents resulting from this failure occurring on another vehicle. Regards, david mason
The federal safety agency#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't honor because pass allready 5 years. Please provide further information. Mr
Car was manufactured in sept.1996, during the federal safety agency recall bulletin, campaign no. 97v064000, 77449 affected vehicles, april -dec. 1996. No safety defect listed.
Abs braking relay switch burst into flames from a corrosion. Dealership is aware of problem.
When applying brakes at 45 to 60 MPH,they pulsated. Brakes were very rough. Dealer stated that brakes needed to be replaced.
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 corrected. Please provide any further information.
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.*ak consumer states this still occurs.
When driving and applying the brakes vehicle will start to shake. Has not contacted dealer.
Steel brake line rubed aganist frame at left rear behind wheel, causing a hole in the brake line, resulting in fluid leak.
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
Brake rotors are worn to the point of being unsafe at 44500 miles due to defective heat treating of rotors.
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.
Consumer noticed considerable pulsing of the brake pedal when slowing down or stopping. Nlm
Rotorsd faulty. Dealer and cadillac refused to replace under 48,000/4 year bumpper to bumper warranty.
Brakes have been repaired eight times due to warped or damaged rotors,vibration due to failure. Yh
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.
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 separate accidents that happened just in front of me. I applied the brake and when I got no response I pressed the petal with extreme pressure and the pedal went to the floor. Later at the garage the pedal again went to the floor, but on another occasion it was able to stop. Air bags did not deploy. Actual damage in dollars is only estimate as adjuster has not determined cost as yet. Another car ( 1999 geo) was hit in rear and I do not know the amount of her damages. I have contacted cadillac and I am not happy that an impartial witness cannot be on site when they do their physical examination. Please be advised that milage is close estimate. The car is physically not at this location . I also do not know if it is a 2point 3 point or motor belt .
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.
Front brake rotors failed. Yh
When applying the brakes while driving over 20mph, vehicle would shimmy. Dealer replaced the rotors. Problem still exists.
The rear brake rotors burnt out, resulting in extended stopping distance, which could cause a crash. Dealer replaced rotors at 23,000 miles.
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
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