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Cadillac Deville grinding brakes problems

25 of the 2,538 owner complaints about the Cadillac Deville describe grinding or squealing brakes, most of them for the 1998 model year.

owner complaints
25
worst model year
1998
typical mileage
71,850
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    2
  • 2003
    1
  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    4
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    2
  • 1998
    7
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    1
  • 1991
    1

What owners say

Filed Apr 24, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 17,000 miles · UT

Car will not start when I turn the key checked the fuses all good check the battery good. Then it started next day drove home from work and power turned off in the middle of the street power steering started to lock as I managed to pull off in to a parking lot. Started once again, made it home. Next day was able to stard vehicle drove to work, once it was time for me to head home tried starting car and nothing nothing I can open trunk with key fob can't open gas tank door from inside manually. My car is saying air bag light constantly. Also I have a consistent squeak ing/grinding on the front driver wheel

Filed Nov 9, 2014 · Steering · 143,000 miles · TN

When going through a puddle at low speed the power steering disengages. There is a squeal sound like a belt rubbing and the steering returns.

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 Aug 28, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 111,808 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the key failed to insert into the ignition. The contact had to call a locksmith who rebuilt the ignition. In addition, the air bag indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and made a squeaking noise when turned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 111,808.

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Steering · 87,000 miles · IN

While pulling into a parking space in front of a store car I went through a puddle of water. The steering immediately froze and the belt began to squeal. The steering came back within 10 seconds but for the ten seconds I could not steer the car. This is about the 10th time this has happened. I keep going to the dealership, they put on belt dressing but it does not help. Something needs to be done since this seems to be a common occurrence with the 2005 deville.

Filed Oct 27, 2010 · Suspension · 71,850 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 cadillac deville. The contact was driving 35-40 MPH when he heard the anti-locks brakes exhibit an unusually loud squeaking and humming sound. The contact stated that he was a certified mechanic and had experienced the failure eight months ago. The contact discovered that the failure was caused by the hub assembly, which he replaced. The contact stated that the hub assembly was in need of a second replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,850 and the current mileage was 72,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · MI

2003 cadillac deville dhs *gr the front brake pads, rotors and left front caliper had to be replace. The consumer stated the left front caliper would stick and it didn't release properly which caused the left front brake and rotor to wear. After the consumer picked the vehicle up and started driving, she heard the new brakes grinding. The consumer contacted the dealer again and was told after market parts had been installed on her vehicle. Consumer stated she specifically requested original gm parts be put on the vehicle. The dealer also informed the consumer the engine block halves and rear shocks were leaking oil.

Filed Apr 29, 2010 · Steering · 18,000 miles · FL

I own 2 1999 cadillac deville's. One in ny & one in fl. Both vehicles had the exact same problem. The power steering pump had to be replaced in both cars because of a grinding and difficulty in steering. This seems to be due to a defect that should have been recalled by general motors, and I should be reimbursed my cost of about $1000. For both repairs.

Filed May 30, 2008 · Transmission · 16,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact stated that his transmission failed in 2001 and had to be replaced. He noticed that the gears were grinding and the transmission was not working properly. The vehicle was towed and the dealer replaced the transmission; however, the replacement transmission failed in 2005 at 39,320 miles. On april 18, 2008, the failure recurred. The first two transmissions were replaced under an extended warranty. The last transmission replacement was the contact's responsibility at the cost of $4,503. The manufacturer offered him $2,000 towards a new vehicle. Updated 06/25/08. *cn updated 06/25/08

Filed Mar 4, 2007 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · NC

Brought car at arnold palmer cadillac in charlotte, nc, independence ave on 2/10/07. After getting home, brakes begin to squeak, took car back immediately the next day, I was told to put the car in reverse and slam on brakes and the squeak should stop; that was an insult. Again I took the car back to the dealership , I was told that they took the brakes pads off and sanded them down and the squeaking would stop. It has been three weeks now, my brakes is still squeaking with a grinding noise. Spending $16,000 for a vehicle, I feel I should not have to go through this. I have missed 2 days of work taking my car back to the dealeship to be made a fool of. I have brought 3 cadillacs from arnold palmer, never again will they get my business or will I recommend anyone to them for this type of service. In addition to the brake problem, now the warning lights are coming on for fluid levels. When you buy a car from a well-known company, you trust that the product you buy will be reliable, and have gone through a five point inspection. What can I do to resolve this situation, because I cannot continue to keep missing work and taking the car back for the same problem. I feel arnold palmer is putting me off in an effort for the warranty to expire, and they will not have to fix problem.

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 grinding brakes

Which Cadillac Deville years have grinding or squealing brakes problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1998 (7 complaints), 2001 (4 complaints) and 1999 (2 complaints).

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