Cadillac Deville Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Cadillac Deville across 11 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (55). The words owners use most often: “brakes failed” (7% of reports).
- 187service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 27mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 2related 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.
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 14 of 187 complaints (7%)
- Brake rotors: mentioned in 12 of 187 complaints (6%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 11 of 187 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 187 complaints, 27 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 12 an injury.
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 (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Model years: 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Risk: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the abs hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Model years: 1997
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 2003 cadillac deville. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle shook violently and the brake pedal stiffened. In addition, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle crashed into a steel dumpster. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The driver was injured…
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 2001 cadillac seville. The contact stated that when braking to a complete stop, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally. The contact had to cruise to a stop and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer discovered that the brakes lines were rusted…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac deville. The contact stated while driving 10 mph the brakes malfunctioned and became difficult to engage when pressure was applied so they would work properly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the brake line was broken. The brake line…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Cadillac Devilles have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Cadillac Deville. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Cadillac Deville service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Cadillac Deville?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes failed”, in 14 of 187 complaints, followed by “brake rotors” (12).
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