2000 Cadillac Deville: loss of power steering

6 of the 225 complaints about the 2000 Cadillac Deville describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2005
3
2004
7
2003
3
2002
5
2001
5
2000
6
1999
5
1998
2
1997
7
1996
15
1995
3
1994
1
1993
2
1992
2
1991
2
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 40 MPH around a curve, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the power steering failed and the power steering pump was in good condition. In addition, the ignition switch became loose and had not been repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 43,077 miles · ME

While driving at 62 MPH vehicle stalled. This caused loss of steering and brakes. Consumer took the vehicle o the dealership several times over the course of a year. The dealer replaced different parts yet the problem recurred. *ak the coolant level light had a poor connection which caused the then it is moist or damp outside the vehicle sputters and stalls. Coolant light to illuminate. Sometimes the door locks would unlock once the vehicle was placed in park, sometimes they didn't. The vehicles heated seat shut off after about five minutes or sometimes they didn't work at all. The information center would reset itself sometimes. The dealer replaced the instrument panel cluster. The exterior driver's side mirror was cloudy which caused poor visibility. The dealer replaced the entire mirror.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 23,000 miles · FL

While driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle came to a complete stop on the highway. When this happened consumer lost power steering, power brakes , and the transmission went haywire. Dealer informed the consumer that the crank shaft position sensor was the problem, and had been replaced three times. *ak the sensors were replaced 6 times. Also, knee bolster below steering wheel feel onto consumer's legs. Consumer found plastic clips that hold knee bolster. Technician installed new knee bolster.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · MT

While driving on highwa vehicle would stall out/ would lose power steering. Would be turning into oncoming traffic and vehicle stalled. When turn signal was in use vehicle stalled. Vehicle was able to be restarted once shifted into neutral. Have taken vehicle to dealership and informed consumer that crankshaft/ pulley was causing problem. After repairs on crankshaft/ pulley, vehicle stalled several times.*ak vehicle would also stall while turning on the headlights, dealer replaced crankshaft sensor and oxygen sensor, however vehicle stalled again, dealer replaced some electrical components (no specific components mentioned) and consumer states after electrical repair vehicle has been stall free.

Filed Jun 6, 2001 · Steering · CA

Power steering went out while driving about 15 MPH. Took vehicle to dealer, who replaced pump. But could not remedy problem. Vehicle had been at dealer since may 1.

Filed May 14, 2001 · Engine, Seats · IN

Engine has failed 3 times at high or low speeds without warning, causing loss of power steering and brakes. *ak the engine stalled due to crank shaft sensors failure. The vehicle stalled out again because PCM needed updating. Driver seat lumbar unit sensor circuit malfunctioned.