Cadillac Deville sudden acceleration problems

Filed Aug 20, 2021 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 1995 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and inadvertently shifted into cruise control and then seized in full idle. The accelerator pedal depressed independently. The high battery voltage and oxygen sensor warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and diagnosed that the vehicle needed an idle control motor replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Acceleration · 120,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. While driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the throttle vacuum line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Ma 10/15/2015

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning and the brakes became inoperable. The contact was able to merge over and place the vehicle into park. There was a sudden increase of engine rpms. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · NJ · crash

2003 cadillac deville lunged forward in his garage and caused damaged to the garage. *mw the consumer received a recall notice, a day after accident.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Acceleration · 173,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac deville. While driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was released and the vehicle accelerated without the contact depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact depressed the brake pedal and was able to stop the vehicle and avoid a crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and was waiting for parts to arrive to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Engine · 96,100 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while driving 55 MPH. The engine warning light was illuminated at the time the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the engine intake air flow. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer for a second diagnostic, which located the failure at the intake air plenum. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,100 and the approximate current mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2013 · Acceleration · 59,163 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle accelerated on its own. The vehicle slowed down when the contact depressed the brake pedal but once the brake pedal was released the vehicle accelerated again. The contact continually depressed the brake pedal with excessive force in order to slow the vehicle down. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,163.

Filed Nov 2, 2010 · Acceleration · 200,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac deville. The contact stated the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position while driving 30 MPH and the vehicle began to accelerate rapidly. The contact shifted into park in order to get the vehicle to stop. The contact stated that the brakes would not stop the unintended acceleration. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the line leading to the throttle was fractured. The vehicle was repaired by the mechanic. The vehicle had not been driven since the repair. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileage was 200,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2010 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 76,504 miles · AZ

Cadillac, 2003, seville [xxx] . April 11, driving in arizona when the automobile automatically began to surge forward, increasing speed up to 90 MPH. Brakes were immediately applied, and while constantly applying the brakes, the vehicle would not slow down. Finally, exit the interstate and shifted the vehicle into park. Cadillac dealer findings: found center pin for throttle butterfly sticking when warmed causing vehicle throttle plate to stick open which may cause throttle to stick. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 4, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 105,000 miles · CA

My 1991 cadillac deville has had a problem (as had the 1985 cadillac) with sudden acceleration/engine racing. This is most noticeable when the car is stopped at a signal or stop sign. Though my foot will be firmly on the brake pedal, the car engine races and then the car lurches forward. My solution? I keep a good distance behind the car in front of me to prevent the lurching into the car in front. I am concerned that this will at some point cause an accident, whether it is parking the car or when the foot is off the brake momentarily or when the foot is on the gas pedal. Have there been recalls issued for this problem on this car, especially, as I have not owned the 1985 car for a couple of years? Do you know of any solutions to this disturbing problem. Any feedback would be appreciated.