2002 Cadillac Deville steering problems

Filed May 26, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 10,000 miles · CA

I was going to drop off some trash bags in dumpster around the block from my house.and was parked next to it at aptments street.I put the car in park turned off engine and removed the keys popped the trunk removed trash bags closed trunk and got back in driver seat placed key in just as always real easy going and tried to turn it for hour in hot sun then walked home called tow truck were we brought it home were I live my house and cost $164.00 dollars and is in same condition as of now.

Filed Apr 11, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 180,000 miles · OH · crash

While driving the car will shut down and I will lose power steering and power brakes and I'm pretty sure my air bags are not working either

Filed Apr 28, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 140,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Wild traveling far right lane 45 mile-an-hour 5 lane major road in michigan hit pothole lost all control of the vehicle beard left into oncoming traffic struggled car back to the right took over 1 miles to finally come to an abrupt stop at a four foot concrete barrier in front of a car dealership airbags did not deploy loss of control brakes steering very hard

Filed Dec 23, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 9,045 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 3 MPH, the steering wheel seized as the brakes failed to respond without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,045.

Filed Dec 10, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 202,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine stalled, the brakes seized, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The air bag and engine lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the key cylinder was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 202,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the steering wheel and ignition became inoperable. The failure has recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000. Mailed out 01/13/15

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Driver assistance, Steering · 72,000 miles · GA

The steering wheel is vary hard to turn and make a hard grinding noise. Experienced an jarring event in traffic and the car cut off. No braking power. While driving there is vary little power.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · 35,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the telescopic steering wheel moved up, down, inwards and outwards independently. In addition, the front driver seat independently moved back and forth. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the part would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact did not experience the failure related to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 400,000 miles · FL

Im desperate. On four occasions the car cuts out.this morning doing 35mpg the car went dead.no steering---really scary. This is the fifth time this has happened.cad. Admits the problem but does not have the part. They refuse to give me any alternative.please please see if you can do anything to resolve this very serious problem this is my second attempt to express my concerns.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Steering · 127,000 miles · AR · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact drove the vehicle into a ditch. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Updated 10/23/14*cn the consumer stated while driving the steering column would lock up. Updated 8/10/2015