1997 Cadillac Deville Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1997 Cadillac Deville, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 76,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (20% of reports).
- 55service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 76,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 11 of 55 complaints (20%)
- Electronic brake: mentioned in 5 of 55 complaints (9%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 5 of 55 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 55 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Cadillac Deville service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Deville | 3 | 3% | 24,000 |
| 2004 Deville | 2 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2003 Deville | 8 | 6% | 8,957 |
| 2002 Deville | 6 | 3% | 59,464 |
| 2001 Deville | 16 | 9% | 47,501 |
| 2000 Deville | 18 | 8% | 30,000 |
| 1999 Deville | 15 | 8% | 53,504 |
| 1998 Deville | 32 | 14% | 25,000 |
| 1997 Deville | 55 | 20% | 76,000 |
| 1996 Deville | 21 | 10% | 113,605 |
| 1995 Deville | 11 | 9% | 93,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (abs) to cycle during a non-abs brake application.
Risk: This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville. The contact stated while driving 65 mph attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact mentioned that the anti-lock brake, traction control, brake and security light illuminated when the failure occurred. Also, the contact…
I noticed that my abs traction control light was on the dashboard console and when i push on the brakes the and the car was not stopping. The abs was engaging on dry pavement. I checked the onboard diagnostic tool on the cadillac and i am getting an error code of tcs c1255 which is a faulty…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville. While driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a noise and there was a low power response when the brake pedal was depressed. There was also a decrease in the brake line pressure, which increased the stopping distance…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Cadillac Devilles have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1997 Cadillac Deville (20% of the 269 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Cadillac Deville service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 76,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1997 Cadillac Deville?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 11 of 55 complaints, followed by “electronic brake” (5).
See all 1997 Cadillac Deville problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Deville years.