2002 cadillac seville. Consumer writes in regards to ignition problems. *smd the consumer stated on five occasions, the vehicle shut down, while driving on the freeway. On one occasion, the key would not come out of the ignition. Also, there was a problem with the ABS, that needed to be address.
Cadillac Seville abs comes on
15 of the 749 owner complaints about the Cadillac Seville describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 15
- worst model year
- 1997
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20021
- 20002
- 19975
- 19961
- 19953
- 19931
- 19911
- 19901
Often reported together
What owners say
I bought a new 1990 cadillac from cadillac dealer in 1990 that I have driven only 53,678 miles, well cared for and garaged. .the ABS master brake cylinder has been leaking for some time and I have contacted numerous cadillac dealers and brake mechanics and cannot find anyone to repair leak. I have learned that master brake cylinder (combined pump booster and ABS master cylinder was one unit mfg by ate for cadillac as per cadillac's specifications and plans and was used in 1989 and 1990 cadillacs and discontinued thereafter) additionally I have learned that cadillac made changes/repairs of some kind to ABS brake system, unanounced publically, when sevilles were brought to cadillac for other servicing. My present auto mechanic told me that part of the master cylinder is newer than the rest of the unit. Cadillac never obtained my consent to make chages to my car nor was I ever informed by cadillac or cadillac dealer of such work. The defect in the ABS master brake system is a latent defect and the obligation and warranty by gm of the servicability of their products never expires. I respectfully request that cadillac, notwithstanding the car's age of 21 years be instructed to fix the defective leaky ABS master brake system. This leak has not resulted from use and wear it is the result of a inherent latent defect in the manufacture of the car.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the ABS, brake and transmission control lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle home and inspected the brakes. The vehicle was taken to a dealership but the dealer could not find a problem. The lights stayed illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. While driving various speeds, the antilock brake and traction lights illuminate simultaneously during non-ABS applications. The issue has been occurring for the past three weeks. The contact was informed that his vehicle was not affected by the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 138,000 and current mileage is 139,000. Updated 6/22/09 *cn the horn, fan blower and stabilizer link were replaced. Updated 06/25/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle would not slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to continuously pump the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. Afterwards, the ABS and engine lights began illuminating on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to a local repair shop for a diagnostic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer stated that they would have to keep the vehicle in order to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer has not been notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 95,000.
Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 97v064000 concerning the ABS brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle has not been repaired due to excessive cost.
While drivinga nd upon hitting the brakes ABS light illuminated. This was a recall.consumer experienced the very same problem as mentioned in recall 97v064000 concerning ecbm replacement.
While turning left at low speeds, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. The ABS light appeared on the dashboard and the vehicle continued to vibrate. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Please provide further details.
Abs light on, brakes will not work when light comes on. Took vehicle to dealer twice, cannot remedy intermittent problem.
Soon after purchasing vehicle, ABS/traction disabled message keeps coming on and the pedal will kick back. We have taken it in more than 10 times and they can't seem to fix it. They have replaced the computer chip and wiring harness and it still occurs. Sometimes just backing out of the garage it happens. Have had only one panic stop and the ABS did not seem to work as the car skidded and steering control was lost. We are gravely concerned that there is a defect in the braking system and that safety issues exist. A year later, we still have not received satisfaction from the dealer who is servicing it. Is it safe to continue driving the vehicle ?
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
- Risk
- When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Recall number 00V114000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.
- Risk
- This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.
Recall number 97V064000 · Recall details
Questions about the Cadillac Seville abs
Why does the abs come on in the Cadillac Seville?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, jerking or lurching and check engine light.
Which Cadillac Seville years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1997 (5 complaints), 1995 (3 complaints) and 2000 (2 complaints).
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