2003 Cadillac Deville brakes complaints

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 May 20, 2004 · Brakes · 2,800 miles · NC

Brake pedal goes down to the floor. Dealer changed the master cylinder, but brake pedal still goes down to the floor.

Filed May 18, 2004 · Brakes · 10 miles · NC

2003 cadillac deville [xxx]. You can push the brake pedal all the way to the floor and gm says this is normal. It is not acceptable to have a car where one can force the brake pedal to the floor. *ak updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

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 Sep 16, 2003 · Brakes · HI

While braking 20 MPH consumer temporally lost brake power for 20 seconds or more. As the consumer was trying to gain control of vehicle brake resumed, and vehicle was able to come to a stop. Had taken vehicle to dealership, but the problem has not been resolved.

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.