2003 Cadillac Deville: brake failure

8 of the 145 complaints about the 2003 Cadillac Deville describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 51,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2005
2
2004
2
2003
8
2002
3
2001
9
2000
7
1999
2
1998
4
1997
10
1996
5
1995
1
1994
6
1993
3
1992
4
1991
8
1990
4

What owners say

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 51,000 miles · LA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact indicated that the ABS sensor, brake sensor and traction control sensor illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the brakes failed and the pedal sank into the floor. The contact mentioned that the vehicle rolled away in reverse and crashed into a fence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 125,000 miles · IL

A recall letter was sent to me, I contacted to gm to let them know their recall was a little too late and luckily I was not on the road when this happened I was in a store parking lot when this occurred. I experienced complete loss of brakes,steering and electrical. I thought it was a battery issue. I purchased a new battery. I had to carry the battery 3 miles each way, it was not the battery .car was towed, repairs were found to be ignition problem and a module needed to be replaced, costing over $800, how do I get reimbursed for this? Gm said they would get back to me and its been 3 weeks,I have heard nothing. I would appreciate your help. I have all the receipts and had we been told of the recall a big expense might of been saved,how do I get some sort of claim form to get reimbursed?

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle and the brake lights illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2013 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · MO

While attempting to park in parking space, brakes failed completely (pedal to the floor). Had to apply emergency brake to stop.

Filed May 11, 2009 · Brakes · 39,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. In october of 2008, after being parked for approximately twenty minutes, the vehicle rolled backwards into a parked vehicle. There was no prior warning of brake failure and no injuries. Three weeks ago, the vehicle disappeared after being parked for an hour. The contact originally suspected that the vehicle had been stolen. He looked approximately 35 yards down the street and noticed a crowd of people and the police. The vehicle had rolled down the street, but did not strike anything or anyone. The vehicle was taken in for service and the contact was informed that the vehicle had improper spring tension and the parking pawl was not engaging as designed. The vehicle was repaired, but the contact feels that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect and would like assistance. The failure mileage was 39,000. Updated 05/27/09. *lj the dealer found the paarking pawl was not engaging correctly. The daler replaced the spring and parking pawl. Updated 05/28/09.

Filed Dec 20, 2004 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · WA

The emergency brake pedal does not engage properly when applied. Consumer pressed down on the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. *ak.....the brake locks up to the point that it takes pressure from the drive train to release the parking brake. It should release when it is put into reverse. Also, power steering makes a groaning noise when backing up or first starting out.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · NC

While driving 10 MPH vehicle accelerated, and consumer tried to stop the vehicle by pressing the brake pedal. Brakes failed, but the vehicle slowed down to a stop without incident. Mechanic did a diagnostic test which found no errors or codes. Also, mechanic kept the vehicle for a week to see if the problem would occur again. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak the consumer was approaching a stop sign and was forced into the road almost hitting a beer truck when the brakes did not activate. (the ABS light had come on)

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Brakes · 11,284 miles · AZ

While driving at 20 MPH, the consumer applied the brake, however there were no brakes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer indicated the failure was due to a clip bushing which was holding the brake together. *ak *ts. The consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.