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1998 Cadillac Deville brakes complaints
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Every 6-8 thousand miles vehicle brakes and rotors are being replaced.
Brake line ruptured due to it chafing against the frame, this caused vehicle to crash into another vehicle, an independent inspector verified that the steel braided brake lines were rubbing on the frame and wore through causing breake fluid loss, there were no injuries in accident.
On 11/08/99 test drove car, complained of brake problem, jerking of vehicle when I applied the brakes. Dealership repl frt pads & cut rotors on 11/8/99. Purchased car on 11/26/99, I complained the same day I purchased this vehicle that the brakes were still pulsating when applied. On 11/29/99 dealership refaced rear rotors, said they were out of round. On 5/23/01 I had the rear left rotor replaced and the other three refaced.
Front rotors in ABS brake system are warping. He has taken vehicle dealership three times for this problem, and they were not of the opinion that rotors were warped bad enough for repairs. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Stabalizer light comes on and causes vehicle to slow down and vehicle experiences erratic performance of brakes , it also effects whole front end of vehicle. Please provide further information.
When applying brakes pedal was normal, but brakes did not respond/there was a humming sound when pedal was pressed. Dealr has been contacted.
Ongoing problem vehicle pulling to right,and brakes grabbing intermittently. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle vibrates due to rotors which were warped. This may cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer had to reround the rotors. *ak the dealer says the rotors warped due to " riding the brakes".
Problem with excessive wear of both front rotors and pads. Dealer notified, and turned front rotors, and replaced the pads. *ak the premature failure of brakes was due to manufacture design flaw. The manufacturer is now replacing asbestos pads with metal.
Front brake discs have warped and been ground twice in 27k miles for braking vibration. Condition getting worse. Dealers say this can be normal.
A very sever vibration occures when the brakes are applied. Dealer has turne rotors 3 times but the problem returns after 4-5 months. It has now gotten to the point I am concerned the brakes will totally fail.
While drving vehicle wanders from side to side which could lead to loss of control. Also, the dash computer had to be replaced and rotors need replacing. *ak
Driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brake's are going halfway to the floorboard, and the pedal is hard. Consumer has to put the vehicle into park to stop the vehicle .
Brakes failed on several occasions. Mjs
When brake rotors get hot they will develop a pulsation ,which feels like rotors are warped and shimmy. But when the rotors are cool vehicle will run smooth. The manufacturer will only warranty the rotors for vehicle less than 10,000 miles.
1. Gear shift had too much play when going from park to drive (dealer-no problem found) 2. Rear rotors replaced because dealer found them warped at 2221 miles 3. Running rough and rotten smell (dealer found no problem) 4. Wipers went out on 2/26/99, dealer had to order part so drove til 3/2/99 without wipers. Upon returning to dealer entire dashboard had gone out. They kept the car until 3/5, again went to dealer on 3/26 for wipers not working, still had to order more parts, returned on 4/6 to get replaced again. So I was from 2/26/99 to 4/6/99 without windshield wipers. 5. Complained of noise when turning right, they found no problem, I also complained of rough ride, they replace bushings and lubed bar - felt better for a day, but rough ride returned after that. I feel they have had my car more than I have. I currently have 5225 miles on a 13 month old cadillac, thus is outragious. Thank you.
The major problem has been a severe vibration of the front wheels when the brakes are applied. The problem gets much worst when going down hills. It has progressivly gotten bad. The dealer said the rotors need to b e turned and turned the front rotors. This only lasted for about 4000 miles and the problem returned. This time the dealer said it was the rear rotors and turned the rear rotors. The problem returned again after 4000 miles. The dealer now claimed they would replace the pads with a special replacement pad. The service manager said he would order new pads and call me when they came in. Well, the dealer went out of bussiness. I reported the problem to another dealer(cole in warren, ohio). This dealer refused to do warrenty work and said I had exhausted the 18,000 miles. I had called the cadillac 800 number and requested to speak to a supervisor. I was told none was available and a supervisor would call me 2 days. I have not received a call to date. I just traveled to nc and got the scare of my life in the mountains. The sterring wheel shakes when I apply the brakes. I am very cocerned and called the cadillac 800 number again. I ask to have a supervisor call me for the 2nd time. Please help for I am a larngectomee ( no vocal cords 1998) if I can't resolve the problem could you provide me the information needed to have cadillac buy the lemon back. I do not feel safe driving this auto. Thanks for your help.
Brakes squeal upon application - service did not detect; brakes squeal upon application - installed updated pads on frt per bulletin 83-50-25; brakes squeal a 3rd time - longer time to stop; leaking oil - service - take out engine manifold; leaking oil again - service - hole forconvertor snout drilled too close to rear main journal; leaking oil - service replace rack and pinion; leaking oil - service - car was kept for several days did not detect leak. Leaking oil; rear window switch on left front door inopt - service - replace door windoe left front. Replace master control switch; express window down does work properly - service - did not detect; windshield washer inopt. - service -reconnect loose hose; windshield washer inopt reinstall nozzles; windshield washer inopt. - service -glued fittings together. Customer spoke with service manager several times. Customer spoke with dealership owner. Customer met with gm d.s.m.
Brakes squeal on application - (service - no noise heard) brakes squeal on application - (service - installed updated pads on frt per bulletin 83-50-25 ) brakes squeal upon application a 3rd time .longer stopping time after brake application ; vehicle leaking oil - (service - take engine out manifold ) vehicle leaking oil again (service - hole for convertor snout drilled too close to rear main journal ) vehicle leaking oil (serviced) vehicle leaking oil (service - kept vehicle several days did not find oil leak) vehicle still leaking oil.
Front and rear brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving into a parking space the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward, running into a building and caused injury and a fatality. Also, total brake failure occurred. Cause unknown.
Brake rotors worn out. Yh
Front brakes squeal on application, four repair attempts without remedy.
When brakes are applied there is a squealing noise. Also, extended stopping distance occurs when brakes are applied, dealer has the vehicle for the fourth time.
When vehicle goes over a dip the front end hits the ground. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the cause of problem. *ak consumer states that the brakes and the steering get very hard, there is no set time when this happens, consumer is afraid to drive vehicle.
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