Cadillac Deville wipers problems

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 Sep 3, 2008 · Visibility · 141,245 miles · MO

I am the owner of a 1997 cadillac deville that has an on-going history of windshield wiper failure. The car has been looked at by my mechanic on numerous occasions for this problem between june 2007 and september 2008. On several occasions the wipers were inoperable when I arrived at the mechanic's facility. On the other occasions the wipers became operable by the time I arrived at the mechanic's facility. The cadillac dealers display no degree of concern in dealing with this problem. In my opinion, all evidence points to a design or manufacturing defect, which could ultimately lead to a crash, or cause injury or death. I bring this matter to your attention because I have lost confidence in any repair recommendations. Further, I am concerned for my safety and the safety of others when I drive this vehicle during inclement weather. I fear the potential for expensive litigation that could follow an accident caused by this problem. I solicit your comments and/or recommendations. Stanley l fastenau

Filed Jun 30, 2005 · Airbags, Electrical · 8,687 miles · MD

1. (a) my cadillac (dhs-2002) operates in a dangerous and defective manner that could cause accidents. I have had the vehicle serviced no less than 16 times to fix equipment failures, including those which could be major safety issues, to no avail. (b) the airbag warning light has come on two separate occasions, though the bag never deployed. (c) the vehicle suddenly stalled when making turns. 2. (a) my vehicle contains "automatic rain sensors" for its windshield wipers. The wipers come on violently (highest level), even when not turned on, and though it is not raining. The danger is sudden distraction, which could easily cause an accident when merging with traffic and in other dangerous driving situations. They also come on suddenly when passing radio towers. The date set forth below is the first incident; it continues to happen. (b) the airbag warning light creates fear in the driver, as we are unsure as to if and when the airbag will deploy. If it where to deploy erroneously while we were driving, the results could be catastrophic. (c) on two occasions, while making turns in traffic, the vehicle stalled, which could have LED to a serious accident. 3. (a) I have returned the vehicle to my dealer for service on numerous occasions. No parts have been replaced, nor has any repair been effected. It appears that this is a systemic issue, and I suspect that it affects all cadillacs similarly equipped. (b) the airbags where replaced on two occasions which has, as least temporarily, solved the problem. (c) on two occasions, sensors were replaced which where allegedly the cause of the problem (last time this occurred was 5/25/05) the foregoing represent critical electronic system failures that could result in fatal accidents. The inability of gm to resolve the automatic wiper issue, together with multiple repairs of other sensors that caused major system failures requires investigation into the safety of this vehicle.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Visibility · 30,705 miles · OH

Consumer states that while driving and no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. *ak consumer stated this failure occurred over a half of dozen times. He also had the same problems with his astro van, and fleetwood trailer.

Filed Sep 23, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · FL

While driving at a high rate of speed, the windshield wipers stopped working, consumer states it took 4 trips to the dealer to get the problem rectified.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Body, Lights · MA

Turn signals do not turn off after making a turn, consumer has to either turn them off manually or turn the wheel 90 degrees. Dealer stated that's the way turn signals are designed.*jb consumer took vehicle to norwood cadillac where its service writer informed consumer that the turn signals were designed that way and that all vehicles of this model operated in the same manner. Nothing was done because of the design. The hood bounces and flutters at highway speeds only. The hood bumpers and panel were not adjusted. They were aligned and adjusted. Also, when the wipers are in delay mode, the operation is erratic. Consumer was informed that the windshied and wipers are water sensitive. The wipers will speed up if the windshield is very wet.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Lights · FL

Consumer was driving at approximately 70 MPH ,heard loud noise when left front headlamp cover assembly came loose and flew off, hitting the left side view mirror, bounced over, cracking windshield and striking windshield wiper. Consumer went to dealer, and was told it was common problem. Also, spoke to other consumers who had same defect. *ak

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Visibility · NY

Windshield wipers failed. They will shut off during rain storm and not come back on,have had the same problem with my 1994 cadillac and have not gotten any satisfaction from anyone concerning the problem , guess I'm not suppose to drive when its raining.

Filed Jun 6, 2000 · Suspension, Visibility · MD

Car makes more noise now than when repair attempted. Windshield wipers not functioning again but not reported to dealer. Yet

Filed Mar 22, 2000 · Locks · AZ · 1 injury

Consumer went to put windshield wiper fluid. Opened hood, and pneumatic hood supports which is thin, and inadequate for s uch a heavy load, failed to hold, and came crashing down onto consumer's hand.