5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,687 miles

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problem #5

Mar 172004

DeVille

  • 42,000 miles
While driving 25 mph, smoke started to come from the steering wheel. The consumer managed to drive home. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #4

Dec 152003

DeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,433 miles
The vehicle would make a noise when driving over bumps and the driver had difficulty steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic replaced the sway bar links and the steering rack. Vehicle only has less than 50,000 miles. There was binding when hot and dry binding when cold, the tire were wearing on the insides and thin.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 232002

DeVille

  • miles
While driving the vehicle at the speed of 35mph, the engine shut off. Lost the control of the power steering. Dealer has been notified.

- Oriental, SC, USA

problem #2

Sep 022002

DeVille

  • miles
After starting the vehicle and driving approximately three to four miles the service stability control system comes on. Had it checked by a Cadillac dealer. They indicated the vehicle needs to have the steering wheel position sensor (1287) and the wheel sensor (?) (1255) ebtcm replaced at a cost of $1230

- Bella Vista, AK, USA

problem #1

Jul 071998

(reported on)

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle goes over a dip the front end hits the ground. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the cause of problem. Consumer states that the brakes and the steering get very hard, there is no set time when this happens, consumer is afraid to drive vehicle.

- Bronx, NY, USA