1999 Cadillac SLS problems

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Electrical · 52,969 miles · IL

While my wife was driving the car at about 38 miles an hour the car just died or cut out ( the ignition system quit ), on her. This happened on two different times for her and once for myself.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Electrical · IN

It was determined by my local cadillac service department that the alternator was faulty, drawing excessive current while the engine was off. I mentioned the recall on this model and they said it had already been replaced so it is not covered. I feel that this is an ongoing problem and should be replaced under this program.

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Engine · 45,000 miles · OK

Bought auto 2003,after 3mo auto engine would shut off without warning at any speed,highway or in driveway. Took auto to dealer and auto kept for 3 days and dealer unable to duplicate problem. Took auto back 5 other times and same results each time. Complete tuneup was done that cost over $500.00 dollars ,vacuum hoses replaced,ignition inspected ,complete computer diagnostic electrical component checks. Auto still dies without warning. Sometime within 2wks and sometimes within 2mos.

Filed Nov 24, 2007 · Fuel system · 81,270 miles · FL · fire

Upon starting my car their was a back-fire under the hood. I again started the car and drove about two miles to my home and parked the car in the garage. I then entered the house through the garage door and started looking for receipts for charges I made at the grocery store and charges I made refueling the car. I was unable to find the charges made at the gas station. I then returned to the garage to look in the vehicle for the receipt. At this time I noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the car. I opened the hood to find the insulation smoldering that is attached to the hood of the automobile. I then grabbed a sponge and soaked it in a pail of water that was in the set-tub located in the garage. I put out the fire that was now starting to burn under the hood. I can only imagine what might have happened if I didn't look for the receipt at that time seeing as how the garage is under the roof of my home. Note: I had noticed once before that part of the insulation had burned under the hood of the car. This was a burn about 12 inches square on the left side of the engine near the middle of the hood. I always wondered how this might have happened. At present the area that has burned is now about 18 inches in diameter.

Filed Aug 24, 2006 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · MN

When I first purchased the car it had a cracked head and many other minor problems. I repeatedly brought it back to the dealership and they told me that there was nothing wrong with the car. I am still experiencing a "check gas cap" warning and I hear a clicking noise coming from the rear right side everytime I apply the brakes. Also I hear a rattling noise everytime I hit any size of bump.