5.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,400 miles

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problem #5

Mar 042003

(reported on)

DeVille

  • 82,000 miles
Backing out of parking space vehicle would not straighten out or turn to left. Dealer replaced power steering pump, but problem continued. The, dealer replaced rack and pinion, and problem disappeared.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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problem #4

Dec 221997

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
Power steering belt fails in wet weather causing loss of control.

- Osprey, FL, USA

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problem #3

Jul 011997

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving through a puddle of water, the power steering locked up. Cause unknown. Dealer replaced power steering belt.

- Longwood, FL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 201997

DeVille

  • miles
While turning a corner, vehicle's power steering goes out. Dealer is aware of problem. Dealer told owner that loss of power steering is due to a wet belt in the motor.

- Milford, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jul 071997

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
When driving in wet conditions, power steering belt gets wet and there is a loss of power steering.

- Miami, FL, USA

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