While driving 35 MPH consumer applied brakes and brakes failed, ABS light had come on. Dealer replaced 1 module, accumulator and pump.*ak
1990 Cadillac Fleetwood brakes problems
12 complaints (57% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 57%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
- Foundation components1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Cadillac Fleetwood brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When brakes were applied under normal braking, pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a minor collision. Brake light was on prior to the incident. The dealer has been notified.
Abs brakes failed.
While starting the vehicle the ABS brake lights would not go out, the vehicle did not have braking power. This problem has continued. Please provid further details.
Going 60mph, when started to slow down. Applied brakes & nothing happened. Had no brakes. Was exiting when brakes failed. Had taken vehicle to dealer & the mechanic had to replace the ABS brake pump & motor.
When driving at different speeds goes to apply brakes, feels as though brakes will not stop in case of an emergency braking situation. This is a intermittent problem which can result in an accident. *ak
Complete ABS brake failure.
Driving 35mph, applied the brakes, they locked. Vehicle continued moving; went into gas station & hit parked vehicle. Took to dealer 1st time it happened. Replaced brake system. *ak when brakes are applied quickly at any speed, pedal becomes hard and vehicle won't stop.
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop, with speeds of 30 to 35mph, the pedal continued to maneuver, causing an extending stopping distance, resulting in an accident.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal becomes intermiittently very hard to apply, causing extended stopping distance, please give further details.
Questions about the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood brakes
Does the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood, 57% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood problems
Fuel system 3Electrical 2Acceleration 1Body 1Engine 1Tires 1Visibility 1
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