Cadillac Deville ball joint problems

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 63,567 miles · AZ

I took my cadillac in for a recall on my keys. Then the dealership inspected my car and told me I have a badly worn right front tie rod that needs to be replaced at a cost of $6,000. I do not feel that there is anything wrong with my car, but have not had a second opinion. What can be done about this?? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 147,495 miles · MA

In september of 2014, I received a recall from the state of massachusetts about (1) part that must be repaired in my 2003 cadillac deville sedan: (1) ignition switch 14v355000, the only recall showing up on the gm web-site is the ignition switch and the other three and the first are listed here totaling (4) recalls all together! After entering my make, model, year, and VIN, of my vehicle I received three more urgent recalls ! (2) fuel tank pressure sensor 03v238000, (3) driver air bag 03v051000, and the (4) air bag inflator 02v222000. During a recorded phone conversation an agent and a manager at/from (gm) general motors stated that they do no honor any recalls from or any other web-site as they are "not valid" but their own @gm.com. These are serious recalls that require immediate attention and validation by gm before they are sued for much more than simple repairs! I thank you for your time! Blessings! On august 21, 2013, he paid $300 to replace a tie rod. On december 30, 3013, the tie rod broke again. He had to call aaa several times due to electrical failures, which caused the vehicle to stall. Updated 11/26/14

Filed Aug 13, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 108,400 miles · CA

I backed out of my driveway, shifted to drive, began driving on my street and the wheel came off and the car hit the ground. The drivers side ball joint broke. Had I been on the freeway, this would have caused a multi-car accident with injury and or death to many people. Oem ball joints, especially on an expensive car like a cadillac deville, should have a lifetime or the same life expectancy as the other major components, including the frame. It is an engineering defect (inferior metal strength and quality) for a ball joint on a cadillac to "break" for no reason. It should be forbidden and punitive for a balljoint on a cadillac to break before 300,000 miles. Why should consumers be forced to play russian roulette with their lives???? A good quality product that is permanently lubed as in the cadillac line, should be reliable for the life of the vehicle. Anything else is the same as attempted murder and should be forbidden or punished. The public must be protected from this type of suicidal journey in a reasonably new vehicle that has been maintained.

Filed Sep 18, 2008 · Engine, Suspension · 130,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. While driving between 60-70 MPH, the vehicle would shimmy drastically. The independent mechanic advised the contact not to drive the vehicle over 50 MPH. The front tie rod was replaced and a semi-alignment was performed. The axle hub carrier rear suspension was faulty and the coil spring was also damaged. Later, the windshield wipers would not operate and, upon further investigation, it was discovered that the wipers were wired incorrectly. While driving less than 50 MPH, the check oil warning light illuminated because there was no oil in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage was 132,000. Updated 10/14/08 *bf updated 10/24/08.

Filed Jan 30, 2007 · Steering · CO

Took car in for locating oil leak; nothing found; instead, a tie rod needed replacing. Item ordered and replaced. Covered under warranty.

Filed Aug 23, 2006 · Steering · 23,000 miles · NC

When I purchased my cadillac, it had 22,000 miles on it. There was a "bumping" in the steering when I turned at slow speeds. I complained about it on several occasions. 1. The dealer repaired a broken motor mount, didn't fix it. 2. The dealer changed the rack & pinion, didn't fix it. 3. The dealer changed the tie rod ends, didn't fix it. 4. An independent mechanic tightened up loose bolts in the front end, didn't fix it. 5. Finally, I took it to another dealer who told me that the steering column would have to be changed and would cost about $1,300. *jb when I objected, because I still am not sure if they can fix the problem, they told me that it might lock up. Well, I feel like that since the problem has been there since I bought the car, and they have tried unsuccessfully many times to fix it, they should fix it free. Of course they don't think so.

Filed Feb 10, 2006 · Steering, Transmission · 50,000 miles · AL

Dt: the contact stated over the past five years the tie rods have split in half on four separate occasions. This has occurred within 65,000 miles on the vehicle. The dealership replaced the tie rods after each failure. The dealership determined the transmission needed to be rebuilt so the vehicle was sent to a transmission shop to have the repairs performed. The manufacturer has been alerted and explained to the contact this was a common failure for this vehicle.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 30,000 miles · CA

Dealership resurfaced the fronts rotors and replaced the pads at 30,000 miles, at 50,000 miles front rotors were resurfaced and the pads were replaced again. At 60,000 miles the front rotor were resurfaced for a third time. Also, had a tie rod problem. *ak the manufacturer indicated that he brake were wearing normally and needed to be replaced every 25000 to 30000 miles. The consumer now has no confidence in the dealer and refuses to allow them to work on the vehicle for anything other than warranty work.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 63,130 miles · NC

Motor mount broke, which caused the engine to move and rupture the air conditioning system. *ak left steering tie rod was worn almost to a point of failure. Cadillac felt the consumer was entitled to reimbursement, so they sent him a check for $585.65 to offset to some degree the failure caused. *ph

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Steering · 32,000 miles · PA

Dates and mileage info provided are approximate. Tie rod failure at 32,000 miles repaired under warranty. Company's customer service dept will not move safety concerns to a higher level, nor will they provide assurances about future safety, nor do they offer any other remedy to provide a feeling of safety and peace of mind. Please see e-mails sent under separate cover to email address shown on your site.