8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,118 miles

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problem #6

Jul 312003

DeVille 8-cyl

  • 30,705 miles
Consumer states that while driving and no warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. Consumer stated this failure occurred over a half of dozen times. He also had the same problems with his astro van, and fleetwood trailer.

- Massillon, OH, USA

problem #5

Jun 012000

DeVille

  • miles
Car makes more noise now than when repair attempted. Windshield wipers not functioning again but not reported to dealer. Yet

- Ocean City, MD, USA

problem #4

Dec 281999

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
Windshield wipers constantly chatter, dealer says live with it. Tried new blades, inserts etc many times, no help. To this date they still chatter when it is raining. Car is under warranty to 6 yrs and 60000 miles. No satisfaction fron dealer. No response from manyfacturer when complaint was filed months ago.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #3

Oct 011998

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Windshield washer fluid does not pump high enough. Consumer believed there was a design flaw. Dealer notified.

- Silver Spring, FL, USA

problem #2

Apr 231999

DeVille

  • miles
1. gear shift had too much play when going from park to drive (dealer-no problem found) 2. rear rotors replaced because dealer found them warped at 2221 miles 3. running rough and rotten smell (dealer found no problem) 4. wipers went out on 2/26/99, dealer had to order part so drove til 3/2/99 without wipers. Upon returning to dealer entire dashboard had gone out. They kept the car until 3/5, again went to dealer on 3/26 for wipers not working, still had to order more parts, returned on 4/6 to get replaced again. So I was from 2/26/99 to 4/6/99 without windshield wipers. 5. complained of noise when turning right, they found no problem, I also complained of rough ride, they replace bushings and lubed bar - felt better for a day, but rough ride returned after that. I feel they have had my car more than I have. I currently have 5225 miles on a 13 month old Cadillac, thus is outragious. Thank you.

- Ocean City, MD, USA

problem #1

Feb 061998

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittent failure of the windshield wipers on several occasions.

- Walkerton, IN, USA