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1997 Cadillac Deville Steering problems

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Deville's steering with NHTSA - 8% of all its complaints, most recently on September 8, 2007. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

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Steering complaints

SteeringBrakes

For over a year I have had a warning light indicating abs brakes and traction control problems, service steering system and service engine. They have not been able to fix it. I found a recall from 1997# 04v110000 where 156,000 1997 cadillac devilles were affected. Cadillac customer service said my vin was not included. Today that recall complaint was no longer showing on the nhtsa site. I've had some braking problems and was told by the dealer my brakes are fine. Steve, the service manager said I no longer...

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had warranty and acted unconcerned. They said it would cost $800 to replace the ebtcm and that might not fix it. The dealer just acts like it is no problem. Apr 26, 2006 my dic display showed service steering system my mileage was 53,874. Invoice stated cust concern not duplicated. May 04,2006 service steering system message on dic. Traction control light on again. The invoice showed cause internal fault. Cadillac electrical and ac diagnosed shorted magna steer solenoid in the steering gear and a bad ebtcm. C1241 & c1277 replaced steering gear and set front toe. Showed replaced ebtcm misspelling for replaced. Cleared codes also. I had warranty and pd $100.July 10. 2006 Invoice states again service steering system message on the dic. Diagnosed code c1241 as an open wire in the insulation c1 pin f of the ebtcm replaced pinf and repaired wiring, cleared code. Aug 11, 2006 I returned with only 54,595 mileage invoice again states anti-lock light and traction control light on interment. Stated npf no problem found. Another auto repair pulled up codes showing ebtcm stalled pump motor. Sept.7, 2007 Again warning indicators. Abs brakes,traction, control and service engine. Alderson said it would cost around $800 and might not fix this problem. I was charged $93.05 For diagnosis and the problem still exists. Nhtsa should be aware of these brake and traction problems. This should have been fixed while I still had warranty. *Jb

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10202281
Steering

Making a left hand turn, without warning the power steering failed. It took a extreme amount of physical effort to complete the turn and clear on coming traffic. Before this event there was no indication of a problem.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10129338
Steering

While driving and upon attempting to make left turn vehicle would not go. Heard a loud clunking noise, and could not make left turns at all. Contacted the dealer, and found the steering rack and pinion had to be replaced. *Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10112877
SteeringBrakesElectrical system

Consumer complained about problems with traction control, abs and console message center, indicating a problem with steering. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who informed consumer that these problems were not covered under a recall, and any repairs would be charged to the consumer. *Ak

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical systemNHTSA 10087269
Steering

While making a left hand turn, the steering wheel locked up. The driver managed to pull over, although with some difficulty. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The consumer was informed by the mechanic that the cause of the steering wheel locking up was due to the rack and pinion. *Ak the rack and pinion was replaced. *Scc *jb

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10041884
Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10019551
Steering

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.*Ak

Filed SteeringNHTSA 10009794
Steering

The consumer pulled the vehicle out of a parking space but the steering wheel would only turn to the right. *Nlm

Filed SteeringNHTSA 10009793
Steering

While driving 45 mph power steering went out. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.*Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 8013058
Steering

THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPALCED AT NO CHARGE. *AK

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 758662
Steering

Consumer could hear a knocking noise in steering column, dealer replaced steering gear. *Slc

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 562728
Steering

Steering locked up on four separate occaisions. Cleared after approx. One minute. Friend with same model experienced same symtoms until total failure.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 712507
Steering

STEERING GEAR RACK & PINION FAILED. *YC

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 606761
Steering

Experiences complete loss of power steering under wet conditions.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 538835
Steering

While driving through a puddle of water, the power steering locked up. Cause unknown. Dealer replaced power steering belt. *Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 820192
Steering

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

Filed SteeringNHTSA 526543
Steering

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. *Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 816042
Steering

When making a right turn the vehicle steers to the left. Dealer has not been successful in repairing the problem. *Ak

Filed SteeringNHTSA 815832
SteeringSuspension

When making a turn the steering wheel steers in the opposite direction. The dealer said that this problem was normal. *Ak consumer states this only happens during right turns and in the passing lane, dealer has performed an alignment and replaced rack and pinion, however this has not corrected the problem. *Slc

Filed Incident Steering · SuspensionNHTSA 815831
Steering

Vehicle experiences complete loss of steering under wet conditions. (Attorney for client)

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 521579
Steering

Under wet road conditions the vehicle's power steering locks up, making it difficult to steer. *Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 815419
Steering

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

Filed SteeringNHTSA 519260

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