Cadillac Deville door locks problems

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Body, Visibility · GA

2004 cadillac deville. Consumer writes in regards to various defects on vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the mirror adjusters did not work properly, the front console fell out and was hangning by wires, the rear window on the passenger and the driver's side fell, and the rear door panel on the driver's side was loose. The rear interior door handle was inoperable.

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 110,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle's door locking mechanism was faulty, which allowed the doors to open independently while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the locks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 55,895 miles · MI

Driving from exit ramp onto highway car was very difficult to keep in center of lane, is seems to be better after stability system replaced in steering column. Was not called in for recall of keys until, 12/05/14. Heater stopped working by 50%, electric door lock stopped working approx same time. Brakes not working as well, same time frame. Everything was checked out in feb; this year, although started noticing steering problems august, september., 2014. I thought it was a slow leak in the tire causing the steering problem, although now believe it had something to do with the stability control system, steering column area. We were charged for the repair, even though it falls under the recall complaints. What we thought was going to be a $100 or $150.00 job, as I ok'd them to use the multi-point inspection machine and check anti freeze level, costs us $688.15. The first estimate was over $4,000, unbelievable, in which the agent said " they had to pay the mechanic for his labor". $533.76 for labor, $131.50 for a part which is a recall. Service stability control system . I will be going back to talk with gmc manager.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 63,000 miles · VA

My complaint is about the remedy for recall #14v355.the july 2, 2014 letter to [xxx] re:the federal safety agency notification campaign no. 14v‑355 from [xxx] , gm, states on page 3 that "the torque performance of the ignition system may be insufficient to resist energy generated when the vehicle goes off road or experiences some other jarring event". This is the same ignition switch that gm hid from the public for years which resulted in 196 claims for death, 116 catastrophic injuries and 1,460 other injuries. Instead of replacing the faulty ignition switch for the recall, your organization is allowing gm to block the key from being placed on a key ring with house keys, the remote fob that comes with the vehicle to operate door locks, seat positioning, trunk release and panic alarm. And the gm provided cadillac medallion that is used to return the key to me if it becomes lost. Most people need to keep house keys on the car key ring, and the fob is integral to using the vehicle. The recall fix being allowed by your agency is dangerous and wrong. Subsequent owners of the vehicles will not know about the recall and pop the little piece of plastic out of the key hole and attach all of their keys on one key ring. For current owners, this takes away one of the functions of the vehicle, the fob usage and makes life more difficult having to keep track of a single car key and their key ring with essential keys on it. According to the washington post, gm knew about the defect and changed the ignition switch part in newer vehicles using the same part number to avoid a recall as people were injured and died. Gm's fix leaves my car with its defective ignition switch which is still subject to catastrophic failure. Who are you protecting? Gm? Not me and I am terrified. I want my ignition switch replaced with one that is properly designed and manufactured for the safe use of my vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · Airbags · 96,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Purchased 2003 cadillac dhs from coast cadillac, the next month we had to get a new engine from rancho motors. Less than a year after that we had to get a new computer. My husband had a car accident on july 4, 2009 where he hit another vehicle, air bags did not deploy. Aaa adjuster came to diamond car collision in hesperia and stated the car was not totaled. I requested a second opinion and they said they could not total the vehicle. The vehicle was in an accident in 2007 where it was rear ended and sustained major damage. Now the sensor is not sending a signal to engine cooling fan and the car runs hot. Noone has been able to find the problem. In the last 3 months we smell a strong scent of fuel or fumes. The right passenger door lock has problems. The windows have been repaired on numerious occasions. We had to fix the transmission twice and the motor mount is not leveled properly from repairs of july 4, 2009. Gas mileage indicator does not work properly. I will be reporting this to dept of automotive repairs and filing a complait against aaa insurance. They repaired the vehiicle twice and knew of the safety problems with airbags yet were not willing to total car. We have had nothing but ongoing proplems since we purchased vehicvle and accidents that occured. My husband was not at fault but we sustained inuries during the accident. Also dept of automotive repair wanted to come inspect but owner talked my husband into dropping the claim I reported and told him he would do extra work if he didnt call. I feel that their has been some fraudulent incidents that have occured during our lifetime with the 2003 dhs vehicle. My husband is disabled and we can not afford a vehicle and all repairs.

Filed Jan 18, 2008 · Locks, Steering · 26,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated that when he parks his vehicle, the steering column sporadically locks and becomes extremely difficult to unlock. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the failure may be caused by a pin in the steering column, the ignition, and the cylinder. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred immediately afterwards. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 69,343. Updated 02/12/08. *lj the front doors would not open

Filed Jun 12, 2006 · Electrical · 34,000 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated after owning the vehicle for 45 days the electrical system failed. All dash board lights completely went out without warning, the door locks opened and closed intermittently. The vehicle has been seen by the dealer a total of 11 times and is currently in the shop. The dealer made undetermined repairs each time and the problem always returns. Speed has never been a factor in the electrical failure, as it occurs at a variety of speeds.

Filed Jun 13, 2005 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · FL

Dt: windows fall down without warning. In all weather conditions had problem fixed on two windows, both front windows. The last one was the passenger side rear. It has not been fixed yet. Dealer and manufacturer said they will not fix window for free. Caller maintained problem affected the door; the passenger side rear door will not open. Caller felt children were in danger.

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Locks · CA

The right passenger side door lock becomes inoperable. The lock will not release, and consumer is locked inside the vehicle.

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 43,077 miles · ME

While driving at 62 MPH vehicle stalled. This caused loss of steering and brakes. Consumer took the vehicle o the dealership several times over the course of a year. The dealer replaced different parts yet the problem recurred. *ak the coolant level light had a poor connection which caused the then it is moist or damp outside the vehicle sputters and stalls. Coolant light to illuminate. Sometimes the door locks would unlock once the vehicle was placed in park, sometimes they didn't. The vehicles heated seat shut off after about five minutes or sometimes they didn't work at all. The information center would reset itself sometimes. The dealer replaced the instrument panel cluster. The exterior driver's side mirror was cloudy which caused poor visibility. The dealer replaced the entire mirror.