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Cadillac Deville power steering loss problems
69 of the 2,538 owner complaints about the Cadillac Deville describe loss of power steering, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 69
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 76,183
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Loss of power 27Stalling 12Steering lock-up 3Engine failure 2Brake failure 2Won't start 1
What owners say
While driving the car will shut down and I will lose power steering and power brakes and I'm pretty sure my air bags are not working either
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH on a wet road, the contact attempted to make a left turn and there was an abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.
I was accelerating onto main hi-way when steering wheel locked up and could not turn steering wheel and was almost hit by a motor home as my car went straight across hi way instead of turning which I was trying to do. Took a few tries to get vehicle safely off road as steering wheel could not be turned.called my son who brought tools to take steering column apart.when I inspected the cause, the steering wheel lock button would not disengage so had to remove steering wheel lock button from steering column. Since then the vehicle has no steering wheel lock so car can be shifted without pressing the brake at the same time but by simply moving the gear shift lever when key is in run or accessory position!
2001 cadillac deville. Consumer states after the ignition repairs were done, the car begin shutting off more than three times. *ta the consumer stated she had no control over the vehicle. There was no steering or brakes. The consumer returned to the dealer. However, there were unable to identify the problem and therefore did not perform any repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 40 MPH around a curve, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the power steering failed and the power steering pump was in good condition. In addition, the ignition switch became loose and had not been repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Im desperate. On four occasions the car cuts out.this morning doing 35mpg the car went dead.no steering---really scary. This is the fifth time this has happened.cad. Admits the problem but does not have the part. They refuse to give me any alternative.please please see if you can do anything to resolve this very serious problem this is my second attempt to express my concerns.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac deville. While driving 6 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lost power steering, and stalled. A warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
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
I was driving on 1-26 and exit on north meeting st rd. North charleston sc when the power steering went out the car was difficult to steer the power steering line was damaged due to design defect. The ignition switch locked and car could not start. Brakes traction system light and engine light stay on car used 2qts of oil a month the air conditioner fan wire smell like it was burning after fan quit working.
Related recalls
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.
- Risk
- If the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control is lost and a vehicle crash could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300 or cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006.
Recall number 02V067000 · Recall details
Questions about the Cadillac Deville power steering loss
Which Cadillac Deville years have loss of power steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (15 complaints), 1997 (7 complaints) and 2004 (7 complaints).
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