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Cadillac Deville abs comes on

88 of the 2,538 owner complaints about the Cadillac Deville describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1997 model year.

owner complaints
88
worst model year
1997
typical mileage
63,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Jun 14, 2020 · Body, Brakes · 188,000 miles · AL

The ABS & traction control indicators come up on the screen along with check as I'm driving. When this happens my brakes make a weird sound like a sprung spring and the brakes feel like they're gone but they're not. It's scary be sure I feel I may not be able to stop which to me is a safety hazard. No codes show even though the check light came on, but none of the indicator lights ever stay on very long, it's off and on , off and on, just pops up occasionally, all 3 together every time. It may go days before they decide to pop up on the dash again. The first time this happen I was just heading out for work so the car has not been driven since the prior day it was stable on level ground as I started backing out of my driveway. When I reached the point to apply the brakes that's when the weird baked sound accompanied by the brake paddle feeling like my brakes weren't working and dash lights appeared. This happens during braking. I was told that the tire pressure sensor,/ monitor thing could be the cause. That's another thing. Why have tire pressure effect the workability 9f my brakes and traction control? They have nothing to do with tire pressure. Also the electric rear windows seem to be an issue since day one. Every owner of the 03 cadillac deville has complained of the windows just falling out of place both outside & inside the door for no reason other than a bad design defect. Why should the consumers continue to replace the windows at no fault of ours? Gm has known of this issue from the first year of manufacturing, yet it is us, the buyers, consumers that are paying and not just out of money but the risk of broken glass hurting a backseat passenger a child or adult that could potentially become a law suite for gm. This is why it definitely should be a recall.

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 145,000 miles · KY

Takata recall. One day was driving all was well it had just sprinkled before ia left home. Roads were whet I slowed down to cross rr tracks when increased gas tires slipped or spun a lil,from bumps on tracks and acceleration made numerous sensors I think got faulty. Suspension traction, service engine soon,, ABS, and air bag. I reset information control center. But with in 3 mins after you take off they all light up again ABS I just changed brake pads 4 months ago there still under warranty.going with ceramic this time. I also have 2 psi sensors out. Neither back window goes down one needs motor the other on the regulator a plastic clip that keeps it inline is worn out. I figured that out. But idk why all them safety warnings came on and why I cannot get traction control to ever go off? Just find it weird happened all at once car still starts and runs fine. I'm just worried I think air bag needs to be recharged or inspected.my plan is to restore it needs minor repairs but dealerships is a rip off. If I can find where these electrical sensors are I will do it my self. They ridiculously over charge for everything. I was crossing rail road tracts at a slight angle.cause unknown.

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 82,000 miles · FL

My 1998 cadillac deville needs a vital part to it's ABS/traction control function. However, gm has discontinued making the part, (#19244918)with no available substitute. Therefore, leaving my car with no ABS or traction control. Also, the transmission no longer engages 1st gear. (a supposed saftey measure)which in most cases, only puts my family's safety at risk. I do not understand how or if, gm can legally put profits before safety.

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 Oct 5, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 50,000 miles · MI

I was driving light came on car failed to stop pulled toone side took it to rinkle cadillac was told it was ABS module covered by gm they had recall went back several times finally the y told they could not get part not to drive car in wet weather or winter car is own by senior lady bought new only 70000miles kept in garage car is listed fleetwood limited limited amount made this is my second time applying never got answer yet my husband wrote in first time.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 60,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac deville. While driving 57 MPH, the engine stalled and the air bag and ABS warning indicators were illuminated. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2014 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 166,100 miles · NY

Driving my daughter from school on I 95 in connecticut near stamford at approximately 12 midnight, and noted chimes related to safety alerts following a particular strong bump in the road. First alert was that the ABS and suspension system was inactive, next airbag was not functioning and then electrical charge was low. Attempted to find a safe place to stop the car; eventually all warning lights came on and all systems in the car began to fail - could not open windows, could not contact onstar, lights inside the car, speedometer, hazard lights, turn signals and the headlamps. Eventually used street lights to guide us to exit on I 287 in white plains, ny. Once we found a safe spot off the road, we turned off the car, because we did not know what the issue was (?engine, ?fire risk, ?would power steering / brakes fail next). Car towed at ~10 am to local cadillac dealer.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving the ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where technician diagnosed the ABS modular needed to be replaced. The technician informed the contact to not drive the vehicle in certain weather conditions due to the fact the replacement parts are unavailable. No repairs were made to the vehicle and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Brakes · 138,000 miles · NJ

I noticed that my ABS traction control light was on the dashboard console and when I push on the brakes the and the car was not stopping. The ABS was engaging on dry pavement. I checked the onboard diagnostic tool on the cadillac and I am getting an error code of tcs c1255 which is a faulty electronic brake control module/ electronic brake and traction control module. I noticed that there is a recall on this exact part that I am experiencing problems with reference the federal safety agency campaign number: 97v064000. I called cadillac dealer and was told that my VIN does not come up with any recalls and there are not any recalls at all for 1997 cadillac deville. I am requesting that my VIN be added to the recall for the brakes and the fuel system recall. Thank you *tr updated 3/13/15

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac deville. The contact stated while making a turn, the power steering failed as the steering wheel became extremely hard to maneuver. The service engine and traction control sensor illuminated intermittently multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred with both sensors continuing to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the motor mounts and the power steering hoses. The repairs were performed twice before and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The consumer stated after the vehicle was serviced, it started vibrating. She returned to the dealer, where they informed her the motor mount needed to be replaced. All four power window motors had to be replaced, and the service engine soon light illuminated. The ignition needed to be replaced, and she was unable to start the vehicle on two occasions. The ABS and traction system failed. The power steering hose line was replaced twice. Updated 07/16/14 updated 08/11/14*lj updated 08/23/2017

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsReported April 17, 2000 · 8,132 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Risk
When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

Recall number 00V114000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported April 28, 1997 · 156,910 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.
Risk
This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

Recall number 97V064000 · Recall details

Questions about the Cadillac Deville abs

Why does the abs come on in the Cadillac Deville?

Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, engine stalls while driving and power window failure, and the codes they mention most are C1277, C1255 and C1241.

Which Cadillac Deville years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1997 (19 complaints), 1991 (16 complaints) and 1993 (10 complaints).

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