2000 Cadillac Deville: brake failure

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact indicated that the driver owned a 2000 cadillac deville. The driver was involved in a fatal crash. The vehicle was difficult to stop and the brakes failed on several occasions. The vehicle would also jerk violently while traveling at any speed. The contact stated that the driver had the vehicle routinely repaired by an authorized dealer. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently and the driver lost control. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle upon applying the brake pedal. The driver crashed the vehicle into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained major head and bodily injuries that required medical attention. The driver succumbed to the injuries several days later. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle veered off the road and the brakes failed to engage. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle back onto the road. The problem occurred numerous time. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Brakes · 139,000 miles · CA

While pulling off road into car wash, brake pedal traveled to floor without braking action. After inspecting, found that brake pedal mechanism had disconnected from push rod to master cylinder. As a result, no brakes were available to control speed other than the emergency brakes.

Filed May 1, 2006 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while turning into a driveway at 10 MPH or less the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed several times along with the accelerator pedal. The depression of the accelerator pedal was unintentional. The vehicle crashed into a gate and a parked car. The occupant of the parked car was injured. A police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined a pin fell out of the brake pedal rendering it inoperable. Updated on 05/30/2006.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 25,000 miles · FL · crash

The vehicle stalled intermittently. The brakes failed, and the vehicle was involved in two front end collisions. *ak there was a funny noise in the engine at idle speed. The engine would lose power and stall. The service manager suggested that there were problems with the 2000-2004 model with this same problem. The front brake linings were worn, the dash pad was peeling at the leading edge near the defrost edge near the defrost grille due to delamination and the coin holder housing had come apart and split at the seam. *sc the crankshaft position sensor was replaced.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Brakes · UT · crash

Consumer applied brake at 5-10 MPH, pedal went to the floor and vehicle hit a cement wall. Major damage to bumper area. No injuries. Dealer stated brake pedal was not attached to bar underneath like it should have been.*ak

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · UT · crash

Vehicle hit a cement wall at 5-10 MPH, neither airbag deployed. Major damage to bumper. No injuries.*ak the cause for the accident was brake failure due to the pedal becoming disconnected underneath the dash board.