10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Oct 262001

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
When applying brakes at 45 to 60 mph, they pulsated. Brakes were very rough. Dealer stated that brakes needed to be replaced.

- West Cardwell, NJ, USA

problem #7

Jan 062001

DeVille

  • miles
Vehicle does not slow down when coming to a stop. Problem is intermittent. Sometimes it will go a month this way. Consumer has to brake really hard to get vehicle to stop, and it is wearing down the brakes. Took vehicle dealer, and they put a black box on vehicle. Problem still has not been corrected.

- Kalamacoo, MI, USA

problem #6

Oct 062000

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes chatter when vehicle goes over 50mph or makes a sudden stop. Front disc rotors wore out of round, and dealer had to adjust front disc brakes by resurfacing them. 2 weeks later, after the repairs shattering came back. When problem returned consumer contacted dealer, and was told "that was the way anti lock brake system was supposed to work. Consumer states this still occurs.

- South Port, NC, USA

problem #5

Aug 042000

DeVille

  • miles
Consumer noticed considerable pulsing of the brake pedal when slowing down or stopping. Nlm

- Lady Lake, FL, USA

problem #4

Jan 042000

DeVille

  • miles
Location of the brake line causes another line to rub against each other, causing a hole in the brake line, resulting in brake fluid leak. Also, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance.

- Ft Washington, MD, USA

problem #3

Feb 011998

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed, prior to recall notice (97V064000).

- San Dimas, CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 011996

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes making a grinding sound and pedal vibrating while backing out of driveway. Nlm

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 081998

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When travelling 60-70mph, going down hill and brakes are applied to slow down, there is strong vibration in the steering mechanism. Warranty still applies, and dealer has not been notified.

- Westchester, IL, USA