We found the following complaints for CADILLAC DEVILLE (1996)
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Unspecified: service air bag light came on.
The airbags failed to deploy in a head-on collision in the car even though they deployed in the other car that was involved in the accident.the cadillac had extensive damage to the left front end to the extent that the unibody on that side was crumpled, alarge part of the front will be replaced and the windshield was broken.if the seat belts had not worked extremely well, holding both front seat passengers against the seat, there would have been severe injuries.
The air bag warining light came on and would not go off. Air bag light did go off after vehicle was brought in to dealership.on 1/26/96 light came on again at that time the right air bag coil was replaced and the wiring in the steering column was also replaced.
Airbag indicator light came on.
Consumer complaint regarding air bag safety in regards to persons of short stature.
While traveling at 65 mph in heavy traffic on highway a small black object appeared on pavement,consumerwas unable to stop or turn right or left because of heavy traffic, vehicle passed over the object and it went between wheels and down middle of car.both driver's side and passenger side air bagsdeployed.consumer made it to shoulder.consumer stated that passenger's side window broke, and that passenger and driver sustained cuts and burns.consumer has contacted dealer.consumer feels the airbags should not have deployed for just running over highway debris.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collisionand then rolled over, and the airbags did not deploy. The dealer has been notified. Owners will notify the manufacturer.
Consumer was driving at approximately 35-37 mph when another vehicle turned left in front of consumer ,hitting it head-on, and causing consumer to fly foward and hit head against the roof near the sunvisor. On his way down back into the seat,dual airbags deploye,but it did not inflate, causing a loss of protectionand injuries.
Air bags deployed inadvertently while waiting at a red light. There was a red light on which it said traction control-check airbag. Red light came on and off sporadically.
Consumer stated that she was in anaccident.vehicle was hit head-on . The airbags on the passenger's or /driver's side did not activate.
Vehicle's front end hit another vehicle at about 30mph, and both airbags deployed, injuring the driver.
While driving down the street and making a turn, another vehicle, toyota pickup truck behind, plowed intoconsumer's vehicle.upon impact, airbags on both sides didn't deploy.also,driver'sseatback collasped.contacted the dealer and manufacturer.
No deployment of driver's/passsenger's air bags during a rearend accident, resultin gin an injury to consumer,also seatback collapsed..
While stopping at a red lightrear ended a truck.upon impact,none of the airbags deployed, also,driver'sand passenger's seatbacks collapsed. Consumers vehicle was totaled and both the driver and passenger were injured.
In heavy rainelectrical system would momentarily shutdown, includingpower steering.consumer has takenvehicle to the dealership on six different occasions.dealer has not made any repairs until the 6th time when vehicle was taken.dealer had recognized a service bullentin issued, and charged consumer $80 for repairsfor non clipon serpentine belt. The vehicle went out of control while making a left turn.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the electrical system. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the vehicle has stall was contacted but was not informed about the problem.
Loss of all electrical power including power steering.
On a 3000 cross country trip the caraccelerates uncontrollably while turning the a/c off, giving it more horsepower. I originally thought it was a cruise control problem until i discovered that the car will idle beteen 3000 and 4000 rpm when this condition exists. I have seen it accelerte through 80mph.turning the car off then recranking it causes the problem to go away temporarily. The local cadillac dealer has refused to repair it or even diagonse the problem.i have called the cadillac national customer service and they have also refused to help me get the needed repairs.no one but a cadillac dealer can service these cars.they very rudely suggested that i junk the car.this is the first problem that i have had in the past 110,000 miles.the car has 180,000 miles and is in excellent shape other than this problem.while i was in the cadillac service check-in area, the engine accelerated wildly out of control and caused the radiator to burst while the mechanic was checking it into the shop.they repaired the radiator then demanded that i drive the car away without the uncontrolled acceleration problem being repaired, grossly neglecting the dangers inherent to myself and others in doing so.
Dt:while driving caller tries to slow down and without warning the brakes lose power. While at the stop light it accelerates, and she has to fight the car to keep it stopped. While in park it races at 2125 rpms.had car to dealer 4 times for same problem. Dealer said it was a chip in computer. Car will be towed again tonight. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer was called the last time this happened.
Despite two trips to the cadillac dealer, the "check engine light" keeps coming on, particularly during extend periods of driving.
The problem was faulty wiring caused by acid leaking onto the auto cables etc.the dealer service department was aware of this problem caused by these defective batteries, but cadillac refuse to acknowledge responsibility for this, stating only that my warranty ran out! the problem is a defective battery!
Horn button in air bag cover makes it extremely difficult to operate horn. *dsh
Consumer complains that horn is positioned so that it is difficult to reach during emergency.
Extremely difficult to activate the horn on the vehicle, equipped with an airbag.tt
Horn is difficult to blow. Has to press extremely hard and grab in order for horn to blow at one particular stop on pad. Dealership replaced horn pad . This defect is still occurring, cannot attract attention of othe vehicle . This defect can result in an accident.
Upon acceleration, vehicle vibrates w/poor acceleration and possible stalling. Mfg., and dealer identify problem as a computer chip. Please describe details.
When the driver put the key in and turned the ignition vehicle caught on fire.the fire department extinguished the fire.the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
The problem was faulty wiring caused by acid leaking onto the auto cables etc.the dealer service department was aware of this problem caused by these defective batteries, but cadillac refuse to acknowledge responsibility for this, stating only that my warranty ran out! the problem is a defective battery!
Wiring systemfailed, resulting in a short circuit whichignited a fire.contacted dealer, anddealerwas not willing to do anything.
When brakes were applied they didn't hold. Smoke was coming fromhood. Unable to steer vehicle, steering locked up. Vehicle caught on fire, and was totalled.
Whilemaking left turn in moderate traffic, instrument panel went black,temperature demand went to 75f,blower came on full with blast of very hot air; in driving to dealer incident recurred several times and traction warning light came on, though traction was not lost.
Instrument panel is not working any more. Consumer cannot tell/ readfuel level or speed onvehicle. Contacted dealer.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle began to run hot as soon as the engine was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where he was informed that the engine block was cracked. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would repair the vehicle at their cost and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer stated to the contact that the manufacturer advised them not to make any repairs to the vehicle. A letter was written to the chief executive officer who responded that they would not assist in the repair of the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 74,000.
Car loses power completely and cuts off.there is no electric or engine available and the car must be restarted in order to proceed in traffic.this failure usually occurs at low rates (20-35mph) of speed but especially when turning corners.power steering is diminished due to power failure.
Front wheels passed through a puddle and water splashed into engine compartment while i attempted to make a turn.there was a complete loss of power steering and the turn could not be completed.the effect was momentary but scaredme quite a bit. This has happened three times on different rainy days with the car.
Experienced problems with brakes,a/c compressor and leak in engine.the consumer was sent correspondence notifying her of a recall on the 1996 cadillac sedan diville.the recall did not cover the problems the consumer was having with her vehicle.the consumer was told she needed struts.after having the vehicle serviced the consumer was told there was a leak in the engine.consumer got rid of the vehicle and bought another type of vehicle.*tc
While driving, the rpm raced to 50-60 mph. The consumer managed to get control of the vehicle. Pease provide more information.
While driving at any speed and with out anywarning, the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Mrwhen the vehicle stalled, loss of all power including brakes and steering occurred.*jg
My father purchased a 1996 sedan deville brand new. He passed away in april 1998. My mother drove the car until this year. She gave me the car. The car has approx 17,000 miles. I just found out the car has a blown rear head gasket. I realize the car is 15 yrs old but i feel this should not have happened with such low mileage. The car was never abused and still smells new inside. Do i have any recourse with gm?
Any time the vehicle is driven more than 2 hours, the vehicle overheats, and causes the "check engine light to come on. The vehicle has been brought to the dealer numerous times, and he is unable to repair to our satisfaction. This has occurred many, many times without resolution.
Very dangerous situation occurred while driving on city roads where posted speeds are 35-45 mph. The car just started to speed up on its own and i could not get the engine to slow down. The only way i could avoid a traffic accident was to ride the brakes continuously. By the time i got home the brakes were smoking andextremely overheated. I almost could not stop with the engine racing and the brakes worn out. I had to shut the engine down while still in drive, almost running into the wall of my house. I am 70 years old and was very scared. On edmunds .com there are three other reported instances of the same thing happening with the same make and model. My car is undriveable and i will have to get it towed from my house to the dealer for it to be checked out, please follow up on this as it is a very dangerous condition. I was very close to having an accident.
Bought vehicle used from auto dealership. From day one smelled oil from under hood, smelled engine coolant leak. Having to constantly refill coolant level. And coolant mixed on with engine oil.dealer "could not find problem after three attempts. Later, 3 other repair shops all diagnosed blown head gasket. Estimated cost of repairs ranged from $2800.00 to $5200.00.
While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle.please provide more information.
The gasket for the oil pan had leaked, and caused the service light to remain on.the dealer was notified.phscc
Dex cool complaint sludge build up waterpump and transmission cannot afford to fix put new waterpump on but ihave still problems.
Consumer noticed fluid on the garage floor under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who determined an oil leak due to a faulty engine gasket and a rusted radiator.
I have a 1996 cadillac deville that i purchased new. At about 83k miles, i noticed that an oil leak had started from under the engine. I took it in to the dealer near where i live now (moritz cadillac in arlington, tx), and was told that the cause of the oil leak was the wearing out of the engine seals at the bottom of the engine. I was then told it would cost $1,800 to repair as it would require the complete removal of the engine from the car to repair (about 18 hours of labor). After some research on the web i found that this is apparently a fairly common problem with cadillac's with the northstar engine. I believe this to be a design flaw in the engine, and because the cost is so high, makes it very difficult for owners to have the repairs done, and hence are driving cars that are both environmentally unsound and potentially unsafe due to the leaking oil.
Vehicle was leaking oil from several places. Took to dealer, and they put in gaskets,but it's still leaking oil.
Consumer noticed fluid on the garage floor under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who determined an oil leak due to a faulty engine gasket and a rusted radiator.
Oil line failed, due to crack.
Loss of engine coolant on my 1996 cadillac deville. Took car into dealer and they diagnosed blown head gaskets.repair called for engine removal and cost approx. $3400. I have heard of a number of other gm northstar engines having this same type of failure. My car has been dealer maintained since new and with only 85,000 miles on this car and the number of other similar failures reported, i consider this a manufacturers design fault.
1996 cadillac deville had a cracked head gasket.***no answer required***. *mrthe cracked gasket caused coolant to leak from the vehicle.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning oil started to leak from the engine. Dealer notified.
Motor defective.
While driving 65 mph engine exploded andvehicle caught on fire.
Camshaft defective.
When the right front tire hit a mudhole the water splashed and the engine pulley got wet and caused it to be very hard to turn.
Engine is made out aluminum and without prior warning it overheated. Engine check light appeared ondashboard. Dealership aware of problem.
Engine failed.
While driving, vehicle completely shutdown without warning. Vehicle will not go forward, but will go into reverse. After approximately two hours, vehicle will restart and return to normal conditions.dealer cannot correct the problem.
The vehicle was unattended and the vehicle cought on fire. Please describe in more details.
When driving vehicle cuts off withoutprior warning, causing the steering wheel to lock up. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the fuel pump and other parts. Please provide any further details.
Consumer states vehicle will stall out causing vehicle not to go forward.however vehicle will go into reverse.when the vehicle stalls and only goes into reverse, it takes about two hours before it functions properly.mechanic could not find what the problem was.consumer feels previous owner traded vehicle in due to stalling.
Vehicle vibrates and stalls while idling at traffic lights, engine has started itself on one incident and moves backwards when engine is off, unable to determine failure.
Engine stalls at 30 mph after letting off of the gas. Losing all power assist the steering and brakes as it did this weekend on a mountain road in ar. While slowing down for a 10 mph curve.... If my wife had been driving she cound not have made the turn and been down the mountain side !!! this problem has persisted sinc e arround sept 2000. Most of the time they cannot duplicate problem. Last time i left the car for several days. When it stalled they replaced the crank sensors, now it stalls at 30 mph instead of at stops only !!!
The vehicle was unattended and the vehicle cought on fire. Please describe in more details.
Vehicle has had continued problems with engine oil consumption, several repairs and final replacement of the engine did not rectify oil consumption, the replacement engine was not the proper engine for the vehicle. *mjs
While driving and attempting to make a right hand turn in rainy weather,the serpentine belt became wet, causing losscontrol.was unable to steer. Vehicle ended up well in the left hand lane, narrowly missed running into the center divider.
While driving on local road in rain, attempted to make a right hand turn, andsteering wheel didn't respond.kept pulling and it finally turned.contacted dealer . Dealer said that the cause of the problem was the serpentine belt that becamewet from the rain.
While driving in the rainand attempting to make right hand turn,steering wheel locked up.after several tries,steering wheel finally turned.this happened twice that day.contacted dealer, and was told that when the serpentine belt gets wet,it will slip.gmc is aware of the problem because they have issued a bulletin.
While driving over a puddle of water, the accessory belt gets wet, causing vehicle to lose power steering.please provide any details.
In heavy rainelectrical system would momentarily shutdown, includingpower steering.consumer has takenvehicle to the dealership on six different occasions.dealer has not made any repairs until the 6th time when vehicle was taken.dealer had recognized a service bullentin issued, and charged consumer $80 for repairsfor non clipon serpentine belt. The vehicle went out of control while making a left turn.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the consumer can strongly smell chemical fumes inside the vehicle dealer notified. Ts
Emissions system evaporator solenoid failed.
My 1996 cadillac deville concourse has developed a defect whereas it will accelerate on it's own, shutting down the a/c for more horsepower while it does it.i have seen it accelerate through 80 mph once.the condition goes away temporaily when the engine is shut off and recranked, returning at unpredictable intervals.my local cadillac dealer refused to repair the problem, giving me a "go away and never come back speech" advising me strongly to junk the car (it's in almost perfect condition otherwise).i think i may have a 'smoking gun' car for those people who have killed, maimed, destroyed property with cars that accelerate by themselves.the dealer had the car overnight and claimed to have made no frepairs, but it has not repeated this since i got it back today.it was a chronic conditioin three days ago near the end of a 3000 mile trip. Cadiullac has extraordinary resposibilities and liabilities here for refusing to repair the car as they have made it impossible for anyone else to repair cadillac cars, and this car is a loaded gun.i have learned to stop it by taking it out of gear, at which time, if the condition is present, the engine idles between 3000 and 4000 rpm.they have admitted to me that it is in the electronic engine controls, but steadfastly refused to be specific about it.iu thought it very strange that they would so pointedly try to make an anti-cadillac person out of me with their rudeness about my problem, and their refusal to perform repairs. They have always loved to take my money before.
Exhaust sensor failed.
Clock failed.
Air conditioner fan failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Antenna vibrates.
Dash lights for radio are impossible to see on bright days due to size/color of the letters.
Power steering failure; while driving had complete loss of steering, had no control of vehicle, in for repair,installed a drive belt/shield splash shield. The vehicle would lose all power steering due to the design of the vehicle, the vehicle was designed without a splash shield, the auto locks wont unlock when put in park most of the time, the dealer replaced shorted rke reciever and reprogram remote, the consumer complained radio/tape sounded fuzzy, right front speaker is noisy, dealer replaced the right front door speaker.*nlm
The chrome wheels are starting topeel.consumer states tires are loosing air. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information. Ts
Tail light inoperative.
The turn lights work erratically ,the dash signal lights blink fast while the light on the outside donot blink.sometimes it blinks fast and sometimes it doesn't blink at all. Dealer has not been contacted.
The turn lights work erratically ,the dash signal lights blink fast while the light on the outside donot blink.sometimes it blinks fast and sometimes it doesn't blink at all. Dealer has not been contacted.
Left turn signal inoperative.
Turn signals perform erratically.(qcaw)
Turn signal would go very fast instead of steady. When its turned off & turned back, would work at normal slow pace. Its an intermittent problem. Also, trunk release button do not come out to release trunk.
Vehicle expriencing problem with turn signal rapidly flashing. Dealer notified
Turn signals operate erratically. Signal speeds up without warning. Problem is intermittent. Investigation no. Pe98005.
Pe98005; turn signals will be activated butwon't illuminate which may cause an accident.dealer replaced the bulb.a year later, the problem reoccurred. *nlm
Erratic operation of turn signals.
Turn signal is erratic, turn signal is very rapid when held. Consumer states that when turning on the turn signal (eiher right or left) or when turn signal is fully engaged, signals exhibit a rapid click condition.consumer feels this is a design flaw.
Intermittently the turn signals operate erratically.dealer will be notified.
Right turn signal failed.qcaw
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac deville.while driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle.on a separate occasion, the odor was present when the engine was started after several attempts.there were no warnings prior to the failures.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing.the contact was informed that the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail contributed to fuel leakage in the engine.the original part was discontinued and the replacement component would cost $400.the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery;hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), although the failures were identical.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin and mileages were unknown.
Upon approaching the 1996 cadillac deville it was noted that a fluid was dripping from behind the left front wheel. Inspection revealed that the leak was gasoline - opening the hood found no leaks. Car was started in order to relocate it in the drive way, within a minute of starting there was a strong blast of vaporized gasoline spraying on the driveway. Car was immediately shutoff. Further inspection showed there was a leak from the plastic fuel line under the floor at a location under the driver's seat. The plastic fuel line is mounted parallel the body and it is about 9 inches outboard of the catalytic converter. This was the first time that day that the car was started.the car was towed to the cadillac dealer where it was repaired by installing a new fuel harness - part number 25644121 at a cost of $608 to me.any design that uses plastic (nylon) fuel lines placed so close to the hottest part of the car is just plain irresponsible !
Vehicle backfires when started.*aw
The fuel pump was inoperative.the dealer was notified.**nlmfuel pump failed caused by metal shavings found in plastic fuel tank. Fuel pump and tank were replaced.
Consumersmelled fuel inside vehicle that wascoming through air conditioner vents. Daler wasreplacing fuel lines that connect to the fuel rail at this time.
While driving at 5-10 mphvehicle lost all power steering and various other components.consumernoted thatengine was still on. Consumer has contacteddealer; dealer has replacedfuel pump. Please provide any further details.
Engine stalled while driving. Dealer determined fuel pump had shorted out, causing the stalling.fuel pump was replaced.
When travelingvehicle cut off withoutprior warning. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer stated the fuel pump needed replacing. Dealer has replaced the fuel pump. Please provide any further details.
Fuel pump failed.
After bringingthe vehicle to dealerforfuel rail recall repairsvehicle started upslowly. Then, consumer took the vehicleto dealerfor an oil change, andmechanic discoveredranched, pliers, and a socket extension. Dealer was contacted, and they stated they wanted them back.vehicle was still running very roughly,and the dealer wanted to replace the fuel pump. The consumer was charged $50.00 to analyze the defect.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, the engine stalled without warning.the engine did not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop for inspection.the mechanic determined the fuel pump assembly was inoperative and revealed frayed, melted wires.the fuel pump assembly was replaced.
When driving vehicle cuts off withoutprior warning, causing the steering wheel to lock up. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the fuel pump and other parts. Please provide any further details.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) yet the contact continued to experience failures with the vehicle after repairs. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where a diagnostic was performed and the mechanic advised the contact that the plastic tubing connected to the stainless steel fuel rail failed, causing fuel to spray into the engine. The manufacturer advised the contact that the tubing was no longer manufactured therefore they could not authorize the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 154,000.
Reimbursement request was not honest in any way.the consumers vehicle stalls at 75 mph. The dealer stated that a reimbursment is not possible because the replacement of the fuel rail was not in the recall. Nhtsa campaign id number : 04v110000. *tc
While driving a gas odor smell was coming from the vents inside of the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer.the mechanic informed the consumer that the fuel rail needed replacement.please fill in additional information.
Cadillac deville 1996, filler and vapor return fuel lines rusted through. The consumer was informed of a recall, however the problem with the fuel system was not related to the recall, which dealt with cracks in the injection fuel lines.
On september 1, 2004while driving the vehicleat 50 mph. Theconsumer smelled gas and suddenly the vehicle caught on fire.the day before incident, the consumerreceived a nhtsa recall letter # 04v110000:some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack.additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack.cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
Injector ( plastic) gaslines were spraying vaporized gas over the engine. Why this didn't ignite is beyond belief! our certified cadillac mechanic said that most cars have metal gas lines not plastic. The plastic hoses are molded into the fuel injection system so when they crack with age, they have to replace the whole systemnot just the plastic lines. How would anyone know that this is a problem - only because the fumes became more intense did i take it in. I had been driving the car with passengers for three weeks prior and the car could catch on fire and possibly exploded. It has approximately 79,000 miles on the odometer.
Ltr request reimbursement of repair for recalled fuel pump on their 1996 cadillac deville. Nhtsa campaign id number : 04v110000.the vehicle stalled due to a loss of fuel pressure to the engine.the service dept found the fuel pump fuse blown.*tc
The vehicle's plastic fuel line failed prior to recallnotification.the consumer was denied payment of the repairs by cadillac because he did not show the required credit card receipt.campaign id number : 04v110000 *tc
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac deville.the contact smelled fuel upon starting the vehicle.he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).the vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions and each time the dealer stated they ran out of parts.the contact had scheduled repair appointments.the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 101,000.
There is a gasoline smell when driving vehicle. Took vehicle to mechanic and they stated that fuel injection line had two pin holes in it, and raw gas was spraying over left front of engine. Consumer felt car could catch on fire. The consumer stated that after repair, gas was smelled again. At this time took to the dealer and they found fuel rail was leaking in a different place and replaced it.
- the contactheard a loud pop come from under the hood ofthe 1996 cadillac deville and also noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact turned the vehicle off, and then noticed thereflames werecoming from under the hood . The fire department advised the contact that cause of the fire was a problem with the fuel. The vehicle currently had 115000 miles. The contact stated therewas a recall04014 for the fuel system .
Fuel rail has leaked two times in the past two years. I have had leaks sealed each time and now i have the leak again.
The fuel line connection to the fuel pump on the 1996 cadillac deveille faile spraying fuel on the car and ground creating a fire hazard.this apparently is subject to a recall as gm recall # 04014.we have not received a recall notice nor been informed of the hazard. Vim 1gkd52y7tu300292.
When starting the vehicle a gasoline odor entered the passenger cabin.also,the vehicle's start time increased. Vehicle was taken to a firestone dealer, who determined that fuel was leaking from the fuel injection rail system. *mr
The fuelinjector rail broke and fuel spill onto the engine.causing the vehicle to leak fuel and a fire. Ts fuel rail and regulator replaced.
After bringingthe vehicle to dealerforfuel rail recall repairsvehicle started upslowly. Then, consumer took the vehicleto dealerfor an oil change, andmechanic discoveredranched, pliers, and a socket extension. Dealer was contacted, and they stated they wanted them back.vehicle was still running very roughly,and the dealer wanted to replace the fuel pump. The consumer was charged $50.00 to analyze the defect.
Consumer received nhtsaa recall letter#04v110000: regardingfuel rail.dealership still does not havetheparts available to conductrecall repairs.dealer indicated to the consumer thathe should wait an additional two weeks.
There wasa gasoline smell inside the vehicle.the consumer popped thehood and noticed that fuel rail was spraying gas onto the fuel line.the fuel line was replaced with a new one. *scc
Consumer received recall04v110000. However, the vehicle blew up before the recall came about. Consumer contacted the cadillac manufacturer. She was told that there was nothing they could do.
Wasdriving, smelled strong gas odor. Fuel rail leaking .worried about a car fire. So much for being a gm customer all my life they have had several of these complaints and do not recall it.
Hole torn in gas tank when driver hit something in roadway. *dsh
Gas tank structure not designed efficiently ,resulting in tank falling apart from road debris which punctured tank.
Fuel rail has leaked two times in the past two years. I have had leaks sealed each time and now i have the leak again.
One day i could smell gas fairly strong, and then i stopped at a friends shop, opened the hood and you could see gas spurting out.as i was looking up this part and then spoke with someone that informed me that yes there had been a recall on the fuel rail and that it was closed.of course i had to park it to keep it from catching on fire..it's a 1996 cadillac deville and it's in mint condition.i am asking for some help in getting this repaired/replaced.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac deville. While placing fuel in the vehicle, the contact observed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle by the fuel tank. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The turn lights work erratically ,the dash signal lights blink fast while the light on the outside donot blink.sometimes it blinks fast and sometimes it doesn't blink at all. Dealer has not been contacted.
Two door lock actuator failed.
Hood latch failure prior to recall. *sd
Hood latch recall repairs refused.
Parking brake adjusted.
Dex cool complaint sludge build up waterpump and transmission cannot afford to fix put new waterpump on but ihave still problems.
Transmission leaks oil.
Transmission extension housing resealed due to transmission leaking.
Transmission problem.
Transmission sproket bearings replaced due to whinning noise.
Vehicle is going 45-55mph it starts to decelerate.steering gets stiff. Oil pressure light comes on, and whenbrakes are applied vehicle begins to accelerate without pressing onaccelerator pedal.problem has duplicated itself many times, butdealer can't duplicate this problem to find asolution.oncevehicle is restarted there is no problem.
While driving, vehicle completely shutdown without warning. Vehicle will not go forward, but will go into reverse. After approximately two hours, vehicle will restart and return to normal conditions.dealer cannot correct the problem.
Whilemaking left turn in moderate traffic, instrument panel went black,temperature demand went to 75f,blower came on full with blast of very hot air; in driving to dealer incident recurred several times and traction warning light came on, though traction was not lost.
Vehicle has moved backwards after having been stopped with motor off on several occasions.
The car on 3 occasions has moved backwards after engine shut-off & car locked.
Traveling at speed 67 mi.per hr., when left rear axle broke, wheel came off, on interstate, hit retaining wall, and total car.
The transmission slips when the vehicle is warm, the dealer has replaced many components but the transmission problem still exist.nlm
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the front driver and rear seat belts failed to lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
My seat belt on the driver side will not latch.the tongue will not insert into the buckle.i reported the problem to gm/ cadillac and was told to visit the local dealer.the representative of the dealer in zanesville, ohio told me the seat belt buckle was no longer available.since i never use the middle back seat and it has the identical buckle, my suggestion was to remove the seat belt for the middle back seat and use the buckle for my driver's seat.i was told for legal reason they could not do this.so it is ok for me the driver not to have a seat belt when the part is not available through gm but is available in my middle back seat which is never used.i noticed the 91 cadillac deville had a recall for a similar problem.
Driver's seat belt gets tangled.
Driver seatbelt buckle would not release, consumer had to crawl out from underneath to get out of vehicle. Not taken to dealer yet.
Poor visibility due to design of driver's seat.
Consumer complaint regarding the poor seat design that results in poor visibility.
Dt:cadillac deville 1996.the contact stated that the electronic buttons that controlled the driver's seat, started to move in all different ways, upward, downward, and pushed the contactup against the steering wheel.when she tried to move the seat backward it would not move. *sc
Driver's seat control defective.
While stopping at a red lightrear ended a truck.upon impact,none of the airbags deployed, also,driver'sand passenger's seatbacks collapsed. Consumers vehicle was totaled and both the driver and passenger were injured.
While driving down the street and making a turn, another vehicle, toyota pickup truck behind, plowed intoconsumer's vehicle.upon impact, airbags on both sides didn't deploy.also,driver'sseatback collasped.contacted the dealer and manufacturer.
No deployment of driver's/passsenger's air bags during a rearend accident, resultin gin an injury to consumer,also seatback collapsed..
Vehicle is going 45-55mph it starts to decelerate.steering gets stiff. Oil pressure light comes on, and whenbrakes are applied vehicle begins to accelerate without pressing onaccelerator pedal.problem has duplicated itself many times, butdealer can't duplicate this problem to find asolution.oncevehicle is restarted there is no problem.
Anti-lock brakes engage for no apparent reason while driving, warning lights started coming on.
Dt:while driving caller tries to slow down and without warning the brakes lose power. While at the stop light it accelerates, and she has to fight the car to keep it stopped. While in park it races at 2125 rpms.had car to dealer 4 times for same problem. Dealer said it was a chip in computer. Car will be towed again tonight. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer was called the last time this happened.
I bought a car from a x-police officer for a very good price. It ran well i had it checked out. Brakes and all. They were fine. Well i noticed the stopping distance was very long before all of this happened,. Well to make it short i slighty hit a curb and that was it. The car is totaled.
While driving vehicle put on abs brakes and vehicle did not stop.
Steering and brakes lock, usually on a curve, always on wet road.problem has happened with other drivers in this vehicle.questions to dealer service department offer no enlightenment or satisfaction; they've never heard of anything like this.
Poor abs brake performance during vehicle operation, the vehicle was hit on the passenger's side at 10 mph and complete brake failure was experienced.
Replacement of brake controller 1996 cadillac concours at a cost of 1400.00. Approaching stop sign at low speed brakes failed causing car to stop beyond stop sign.i notice that 1997 and later cadillacs have been recalled for this same problem. I am sure gm is aware that 1996 models have the same defect so why have they not covered 1996 models?
Brake failed.
When applying the brakes there is a grinding noise and a vibration.dealer has been notified.
When driving at high speeds brakes become spongy, will not lock which causes a gradual extended stopping distance, could result in an accident.
When brakes were applied they didn't hold. Smoke was coming fromhood. Unable to steer vehicle, steering locked up. Vehicle caught on fire, and was totalled.
Intermittent problem:when depressing the brake pedal under normal braking,consumer noticed a very loud griding noise sound as if it's metal to metal coming from the front brakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer on four occasions. Dealer has attempted to correct problem, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
Consumer is concerned about the amount of brake dust that accumulates on the front wheels of the vehicle.
The disc mounting assembly of the rear brakes is held in place by a single undersize screw on each side. This screw can shear, resulting in the pedal going to the floor with a complete loss of braking ability.
Front/rear brake pads replaced.
Vehicle shimmies when braking, turned rotors and replaced stabilizer links to rectify vibration problem. *mjs
Front brake rotors resurfaced/glazed.
The steel lines to the front of the wheels rusted through causing brake fluid to leak.as a result the vehicle had no brakes. *sc
Brakes failed while going 10mph. When the brakes were applied trying to avoid an accident, brake line bursted from rusting.dealer was notified.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac deville.the contact stated that the rubber part of the brake line split into two separate pieces while driving 35 mph.the brakes could not be used and the emergency brake and gears were applied to stop the vehicle from moving.general motors stated that someone would look into the failure at some point.the contact is a mechanic and stated that he has never seen this type of incident occur on a vehicle.he stated that the bracket that is attached to the strut is being stretched beyond its limit, which after time will eventually split.the failure mileage was 138,210 and current mileage was 138,449. Updated 09/10/08the metal bracket that holds the rubber part of the brake line is cutting the rubber lineright at the top of the bracket . Updated 09/18/08.
Gas pedal repair
1996 cadillac concours deville.1.events leading to failure:power steering fails during rain events.2.failure & consequences:unable to safely steer vehicle.3.belt tensioner replaced; did not correct the problem.
While driving in the rain steering wheel will not turn. Consumer has come very close to having a collision on several occasions.took vehicle to dealer, and they replacedsteering belt.next time,dealer put on a splash pan. However, consumer is still experiencing the same problem.
Whenever the vehicle goes through even to a moderate water puddle the power steering is subject to temporary failing and the drag on the wheel is considerable. Very hard to steer for several seconds. Many people would be unable to control the car. Number of failures is many but this is the first time i have been able to get together and report the matter.*la
While trying to turn vehicle the steering wheel broke,causing the vehicle to lose control.this happened without any warning.
Steering froze at 20mph after leaving stop sign.no control of vehicle. Steering wheel was not movable. Vehicle kept moving. Applied brakes to stop vehicle. At dealer's informed fault with steering belt & housing when it's wet.*ml
While driving vehicle a loss of steering develops.turning the wheel id very difficult when loss occurres.
While driving the vehicle turned the corner and the steering failed. Driver lost control of the vehicle.once he had turned the corner, and all power steering went out. Dealer was aware of the steering problem,and they did not notify him of it.
While going over small puddles of watersteering wheel will lock, not allowing the driver to turn the vehicle.also, suddenly vehicle accelerated to 70mph.dealer has inspectedand repairedvehicle.
When driving vehicle cuts off withoutprior warning, causing the steering wheel to lock up. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the fuel pump and other parts. Please provide any further details.
While driving in the rainand attempting to make right hand turn,steering wheel locked up.after several tries,steering wheel finally turned.this happened twice that day.contacted dealer, and was told that when the serpentine belt gets wet,it will slip.gmc is aware of the problem because they have issued a bulletin.
While driving on local road in rain, attempted to make a right hand turn, andsteering wheel didn't respond.kept pulling and it finally turned.contacted dealer . Dealer said that the cause of the problem was the serpentine belt that becamewet from the rain.
The air bag warining light came on and would not go off. Air bag light did go off after vehicle was brought in to dealership.on 1/26/96 light came on again at that time the right air bag coil was replaced and the wiring in the steering column was also replaced.
While making a right hand turn steering wheel locked up,could not control vehicle. Dealer fixed belt in the steering wheel.
Steering cancel cam/spring and bearing cap replaced due to noise from steering column when turning slightly.
Steering wheel has locked on two occassions.
On three separate occasions vehicle experienced power steering failure. Steering wheel locked up, and it was very difficult to turn.
Car loses power completely and cuts off.there is no electric or engine available and the car must be restarted in order to proceed in traffic.this failure usually occurs at low rates (20-35mph) of speed but especially when turning corners.power steering is diminished due to power failure.
Power steering gear assembly failed.
Power steering fluid leak.
When hitting a 2-3 " deep water puddle at 10 mph, power steering locks up for several seconds.
Under wet road conditions consumer turned a corner and the power steering went out, vehicle was very hard to steer.
Lost power steering twice, belt slips off in wet weather.yh
When driving under wet conditions and water gets to the underbody of the vehicle, there is a loss of power steering. Dealer has seen vehicle.and said the vehicle needed a shield.
While driving in rain or soon after it rains, the power steering pump drive becomes wet and slips when the steering wheel is turned causing difficulty steering and near crashes on three occasions.
When driving vehicle in wet wether the vehicle loses all power steering and the wheel locks up, causing the driver to lose steering when vehicle goes around the corner. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said that the power steering goes out when driving through water. The dealer fixed the problem, but driver says that this is a safety hazard.
On three separate occasions vehicle experienced power steering failure. Steering wheel locked up, and it was very difficult to turn.
When brakes were applied they didn't hold. Smoke was coming fromhood. Unable to steer vehicle, steering locked up. Vehicle caught on fire, and was totalled.
Power steering failed 3 times.
While driving in wet weather, lost power steering assist bybelt slipping when wet.dealer claimed this was maintenance issue and replaced what he said was a "worn out belt".
Loses power steering after driving over a puddle before or after the rain.
Power steering unit fails during inclement weather, making it very difficult to steer. *dh
This automobile loses power steering assist when turning and water is splashed under the front of the car.steering failure has happened on several occasions and is very dangerous in turns when you need power assist most. I have not contacted the dealer since i feel it is a design problem and not a routine maintenance issue.
When driving in wet weather condition the power steering belt gets wet,causing loss of power steering.
When driving through small amount of water lost control of power steering, could cause crash, dealer replaced power steering pump, exact problem.
While driving in the rain steering wheel will not turn. Consumer has come very close to having a collision on several occasions.took vehicle to dealer, and they replacedsteering belt.next time,dealer put on a splash pan. However, consumer is still experiencing the same problem.
Power steering drive belt failed when water entered unit.
Loss of power steering while driving, causing hard steering, faulty design belt.
Twice while driving the vehicle in wet weather the power steering quit, the power steering belt has been replaced, along with splash shields by dealer.consumer states on sep 19 1997 belt failed again.
Power steering belt replaced due to steering locking up on right turns heavy rain storms.
Upon turning front wheel threw water on the power steering belt causing it to malfunction. The belt is being replaced under recall, however only in wet states, florida not included.
Power steering failure; while driving had complete loss of steering, had no control of vehicle, in for repair,installed a drive belt/shield splash shield. The vehicle would lose all power steering due to the design of the vehicle, the vehicle was designed without a splash shield, the auto locks wont unlock when put in park most of the time, the dealer replaced shorted rke reciever and reprogram remote, the consumer complained radio/tape sounded fuzzy, right front speaker is noisy, dealer replaced the right front door speaker.*nlm
When driving vehicle during rainy weather the power steering locks up while making turns, vehicle was designed without a splash shield to deflect water from the serpentine belt.nlm
Metal casting on idler is broken and does not remain positioned on main drive belt, which causes vehicle to become very difficult to steer. Consumer stated the casting where the bolt was attached cracked, and the bolt pulled off from the block, amking the vehicle inoperative.
Steering and brakes lock, usually on a curve, always on wet road.problem has happened with other drivers in this vehicle.questions to dealer service department offer no enlightenment or satisfaction; they've never heard of anything like this.
Vehicle is going 45-55mph it starts to decelerate.steering gets stiff. Oil pressure light comes on, and whenbrakes are applied vehicle begins to accelerate without pressing onaccelerator pedal.problem has duplicated itself many times, butdealer can't duplicate this problem to find asolution.oncevehicle is restarted there is no problem.
While driving in the rain steering wheel will not turn. Consumer has come very close to having a collision on several occasions.took vehicle to dealer, and they replacedsteering belt.next time,dealer put on a splash pan. However, consumer is still experiencing the same problem.
Power steering failure; while driving had complete loss of steering, had no control of vehicle, in for repair,installed a drive belt/shield splash shield. The vehicle would lose all power steering due to the design of the vehicle, the vehicle was designed without a splash shield, the auto locks wont unlock when put in park most of the time, the dealer replaced shorted rke reciever and reprogram remote, the consumer complained radio/tape sounded fuzzy, right front speaker is noisy, dealer replaced the right front door speaker.*nlm
Driver's side door hinge broke off while traveling on highway. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Trunk upper deck trim had fallen down.
Turn signal would go very fast instead of steady. When its turned off & turned back, would work at normal slow pace. Its an intermittent problem. Also, trunk release button do not come out to release trunk.
Front struts failed.
Vehicle vibrated while driving. Consumertook vehicle todealer for inspection, andmechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.
Front strut mounts r/r replaced due to clunking noise when turning hard in reverse gear.
In heavy rainelectrical system would momentarily shutdown, includingpower steering.consumer has takenvehicle to the dealership on six different occasions.dealer has not made any repairs until the 6th time when vehicle was taken.dealer had recognized a service bullentin issued, and charged consumer $80 for repairsfor non clipon serpentine belt. The vehicle went out of control while making a left turn.
Front end misaligned, causing front end to shimmy at 52 mph.
Front end makes grinding sounds and vibrates.
Premature wear of the struts.dealer has replaced the struts three times.
Vehicle shimmies when braking, turned rotors and replaced stabilizer links to rectify vibration problem. *mjs
While traveling about 35mph & hit bump in road, vehicle's rear end would fish tail. Was informed that suspension was the cause.
Rear sway bar bushings replaced due to squeak in rear of vehicle when going over bumps.
While driving, the left rear tire blewout, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle and striking a median barrier.(no other tire info given) (ohio traffic crash report)
Onleft front wheel there is a hair line crack where tire meets the rim, all the way toaxle. Dealer has inspectedvehicle.
Michelin tires failed. *sd
Vogue tire sidewall blew out at the seam while driving at normal speed, no objects were struck to cause this blow out. (p22560r16a)
Tire blew out at seam.
Instrument panel difficult to see in direct sunlight.
Oil light illuminated.
Problem w/instrument panel.
Vehicle is going 45-55mph it starts to decelerate.steering gets stiff. Oil pressure light comes on, and whenbrakes are applied vehicle begins to accelerate without pressing onaccelerator pedal.problem has duplicated itself many times, butdealer can't duplicate this problem to find asolution.oncevehicle is restarted there is no problem.
Evaporator solenoid failed.
Very dangerous situation occurred while driving on city roads where posted speeds are 35-45 mph. The car just started to speed up on its own and i could not get the engine to slow down. The only way i could avoid a traffic accident was to ride the brakes continuously. By the time i got home the brakes were smoking andextremely overheated. I almost could not stop with the engine racing and the brakes worn out. I had to shut the engine down while still in drive, almost running into the wall of my house. I am 70 years old and was very scared. On edmunds .com there are three other reported instances of the same thing happening with the same make and model. My car is undriveable and i will have to get it towed from my house to the dealer for it to be checked out, please follow up on this as it is a very dangerous condition. I was very close to having an accident.
Throttle sticks while driving on occasion.*mjs
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac deville.while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated until heavy pressure was applied to the brake pedal.the failure would occur intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer yet they were unable to diagnose the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileages were 90,201.
Dt*: the contact stated on april 1st, 2006 after stopping for gasoline, the odometer was reset for trip mileage.afterwards the vehicle began to accelerate causing the rpm to increase even while applying brake pressure.the vehicle was turned off.after restarting the vehicle it continued to be in the high acceleration mode.the vehicle was driven to the dealership and is awaiting inspection. Additionally the cruise control was inoperable on the vehicle since purchase.
Throttle assembly failure.
After approx. 1/2 hour of highway driving the engine would idle at 2200 rpm when i came to a stop. The normal idle speed is 700 rpm.this problem could cause a serious accident.
Dt:the contact owns a 1996 cadillac sedan deville. He states that on may 23,2005 while slowing down for a red light the caracceleratedwhile pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was going about 45 mph.upon approachinga red light he had the vehicle down to about 10 mph to make the vehicle stop because he was moving toward oncoming traffic.he shifted the vehicle into park and shut the engine off, and smoke started coming from the engine and into the inside of the car. Had the vehicle towed home becauseit was unsafe to drive.
Cruise control failed.
While vehicle was parked and the key out of the ignition with occupantout of vehicle, vehicle rolled back a foot.this could havecaused an accident and or injuries.dealer cannot determine the problem.*ml
Experiencing intermittent stalling while driving and applying accelerator pedal from a stop position while making turning, etc. Dealer notified, and informed consumerthat nothing could be done, unable to duplicate the problem. Please feel free to provide further details.
Vehicle experiencing problem with throttle linkage sticking. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that the problem was due to unknown buildup which is considered to be a normal maintenance charge. Consumer believed this is not normal, and is seeking nhtsa for help in this matter.
Accelerator pedal sticks when applied and sometimes when the vehicle is started. Owner has to apply more pressure to the pedal to stop the pedal from sticking.dealer cant find problem.
When consumer lets off the accelerator pedalvehicle keeps going , will lunge forward. Vehicle will not slow down.
Consumer states when taking the foot off the accelerator pedal vehicle completely shut off.
Whenvehiclewas off for two or three minutes consumer had to tap it gas pedal withfoot to get vehicle tomove.
Accelerator pedal sticks, causing vehicle to lurge forward.
Driving our car, '96 cadillac deville, with approximately 38,000 mi, traveling north on the 15 fwy., approaching victorville, ca, our speed went out of control repeatedly hitting 90+ mph.this happened, even though i shifted the gears down 3,2, then 1, and floored the brake, then the emergency brake.on cutting front of another, exiting the freeway, uphill, coming to the signal, on bear valley road, was able to turnleft on a green,then the next signalgreen, but then a red light, it was impossible to bring the car to a stop.suddenly a green arrow let us turn right, and right in front of a truck.continuing north on a frontage road, seeing a practically empty parking lot, entered it and then shut the engine off, finally coming to a stop.calling aaa, we were told there were no cadillac agencies near & would have to tow all the way to kennedy cadillac i n san bernardino.however, walked acrossthe parking lot, into penny's hair salon, graciously, the let us lookin their yellow pages to find rancho motor company, chevrolet, cadillac & pontiac dealership, just a few miles away.the car was towed, and we rode along.we warned eduardo, our towing driver, about the risk in starting the car?again, on arrival at rancho agency, we warned our representative debbie demers of the risk!the cause of the motor racing or "high idle" was a loose cable causing the throttle to stay open racing the engine to uncontrollable speeds.if it were not for my being a very experienced driver, we and others around us on the 15 fwy. And/or bear valley rd. Would have been gonners!how can it be that acable can simply come loose and cause our car to go forward at rampant speed?how is that such a cable is not welded securely so there is no risk?our car was serviced at jessop cadillac, in cathedral city, ca on july 19, 2005 andaugust 9th had a battery replacement, again at jessop?
While traveling the engine started to idle without indications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Idle speed control valve failed causing sticking.
While going over small puddles of watersteering wheel will lock, not allowing the driver to turn the vehicle.also, suddenly vehicle accelerated to 70mph.dealer has inspectedand repairedvehicle.
The contact owns 1996 cadillac deville. The contact stated that the anti freeze came over the firewall and caused second degree burns to his feet. The contact was traveling 55 mph when this occurred. The mechanic stated that the heater core failed on the vehicle and allowed the anti freeze to leak into the vehicle. The vin was not available at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 160000 and the current mileage was 167000.
Loose rearview mirror.
Repeated and frequent loss of air from tires mounted on cadillac original equipment wheels.(nar) *ph
The consumer indicated the four original sets of rims completed rusted from inside to outside. Thedealership indicated to the consumer, this was the result of the salt used on the street. Please provide further information.
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