2001 Cadillac Deville: brake failure

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Electrical · SC

S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re copy of complaint to mary barra, chief executive officer of general motors (gm) company regarding vehicle recall (cert. No. 7014 0150 0002 3462). *smd the consumer stated after the ignition recall was performed, the vehicle shut off while in the midst of driving. The consumer had no brakes or power steering. The first two occurrences, she was almost stopped or moving slowly. The third occurrence was seriously life threatening,as she was driving her husband to an appointment, when suddenly the vehicle shut off for no apparent reason, with another vehicle directly behind her. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. They were unable to identify the problem and therefore did not perform any repairs.

Filed Apr 6, 2013 · Brakes · 125,456 miles · NJ

While traveling on the highway at 55mph traffic suddenly came to a stop. I had to make a panic stop at which time the brake system failed. The pedal sank to the floor, thankfully I pulled the shift lever to low and put the emergency brake on to keep from hitting the car in front of me. When I got home I jacked up the car to take a look at what was the problem and found the brake lines completely rusted, and a rupture in the actual line. After researching this appears to be a problem with cadillac brake lines(using cheap materials).

Filed Mar 9, 2008 · Brakes · 81,000 miles · AZ

Total brake failure due to mechanical breakdown on my 2001 cadillac dhs. The failure happened between the connection for the brake pedal and the brake actuator. Result: zero braking. Please help me get this fixed. I have the bill for this repair. The failure was caused by an apparent failure of a "c" clip. I notified ntsb months ago and have yet to have a follow up, thank you for your kind attention to this matter.

Filed Oct 12, 2007 · Brakes · 8,300 miles · AZ

Total loss of brakes due to mechanical failure. Separation of brake pedal from brake actuator linkage.

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Engine · 79,199 miles · CA

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, applied the brakes, and the pedal went to the floor. Vehicle shut down. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that on several occasions the engine would die as he came to a stop at intersections. While driving the vehicle would jerk and the engine would die for 1 to 2 seconds then start again. While the engine dies there is no power brake or steering. The vehicle became hard to start.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · OH · crash

Brake pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle lost brake power. This occurred when the brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle after accelerating to 20 MPH. This resulted in the consumer rear ending another motorist. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, who was unable to resolve the problem. *ak as of 5/15/04 neither the gm inspector nor the insurance adjuster were able to provide a report.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Brakes · 30,400 miles · RI

Complete loss of brakes due to chafing of brake lines against transmission housing.

Filed Nov 30, 2003 · Brakes · 23,630 miles · TN · crash

My wife was backing out of a parking space @ an arby's restuarant & when she put her foot on the brake pedal to stop & shift to drive the pedal went to the floor.she tried pushing the pedal , but it stayed on the floor & all the while her car was moving backwards. Her car rammed into the back-end of a pickup truck & stopped. Luckily she was not hurt nor anyone else.

Filed Oct 16, 2002 · Brakes · IL

Consumer states she was driving at normal speed when she applied her brakes lightly, and her brakes collapsed. She states her brakes went to the floor, and she lost control of automobile. She states luckily she did not hit any one, or any body. Mr