10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Mar 162002

DeVille

  • miles
Traction control system failed, dealer denied there was a recall on the traction control module as per NHTSA.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #5

Dec 081998

(reported on)

DeVille

  • miles
Recall work for replacement of the electronic brake and traction control module denied due to lack of parts.

- Bronxville, NY, USA

problem #4

Jun 011997

DeVille

  • miles
Traction control light comes on and car shudders, occurs between 0 and 6 mph.

- Dunwoody, GA, USA

problem #3

Aug 201997

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Traction system engages without cause effecting braking ability.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #2

Jan 271997

DeVille

  • miles
Consumer complains that design of traction control is insufficient for climbing steep grades.

- Kinnelon, NJ, USA

problem #1

Feb 121997

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes failed, causing vehicle to vibrate prior to recall. Also resurfaced front brake rotors. In addition, when driving traction control light came on. Vehicle has been in 4 times for brake repairs since February, 1997. (97V-064).

- Boca Raton, FL, USA