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.
1997 Cadillac Deville brakes complaints
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When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle was repaired undeer recall # 97v064. Consumer indicated that brake system has been repaired by the dealer several times, but problem still exists.
Brakes failed, prior to recall notice (97v064000).
Front brake rotors failed.
Brake rotors and pads failed. Mjs
Battery wouldn't hold charge. Yh
Brakes making a grinding sound and pedal vibrating while backing out of driveway. Nlm
Recall # 97v064000 gm/ABS; after having recall performed owner was involved in a crash on 7/28/98. Same part was replaced on 10/14/98 by another dealership that was suppose to be replaced by the first dealership.
When the brakes are applied they pulsate. The dealer has replaced the rotors twice.
When travelling 60-70mph, going down hill and brakes are applied to slow down, there is strong vibration in the steering mechanism. Warranty still applies, and dealer has not been notified.
Brake failure caused crash. This vehicle was part of recall #97020 and the recall service was performed at 8,553 miles; this crash occured at approximately 16,000 miles.
At time of delivery trunk lid did not close properly.
Release for the parking brake is designed poorly, location to far under dash, consumer unable to release unless outside of vehicle resulting in injury when vehicle released and started to roll.
Abs brakes failed.
While driving vehicle around a curve at 25-26 MPH owner lost all braking power. Brakes then returned a short while later.
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.
The pedals are far away from the floorboard, owner is short and had to get pedal extenders put in vehicle.
Received recall notice on 06-02-97 for recall #97vo64000 gm/ABS. Called and made an appointment for june 5th. Took vehicle in and waited, they told her they had so many cars to fix and to come back another day. Took vehicle back on 6-10, and they still didn't have the parts and don't know when they will have them . Was told to try back in about three weeks.
Driving approximately 25mph when another vehicle approached the first vehicle. Tried to avoid hitting the othe rvehicle, swirved to the right and hit light pole because the brakes was inoperative.
Burke cadillac and everette corson cadillac k97020-s/97v064. Dealer won't schedule appt until parts are received from manufacturer. Cadillac will not send the parts until dealer schedules an appointment due to limited parts being produced. 0wner has been informed there's a backlog of people waiting.
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).
Brake pads failed and replaced.
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