Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3003 | 01/01/2004 | 10008881 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 small leak detected, inspect at fuel filler neck. *mj | 08/25/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/20/2001 | 89000 | 4 | 03/15/1999 |
| Dt: while driving caller tries to slow down and without warning the brakes lose power. while at the stop light it accelerates, and she has to fight the car to keep it stopped. while in park it races at 2125 rpms. had car to dealer 4 times for same problem. dealer said it was a chip in computer. car will be towed again tonight. manufacturer has not been contacted yet. manufacturer was called the last time this happened. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with the electrical system. also stated that while driving the vehicle the vehicle has stall was contacted but was not informed about the problem. | |||
| 10/10/1996 | 6 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Loss of all electrical power including power steering. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 6 | ||
| In heavy rain electrical system would momentarily shutdown, including power steering. consumer has taken vehicle to the dealership on six different occasions. dealer has not made any repairs until the 6th time when vehicle was taken. dealer had recognized a service bullentin issued, and charged consumer $80 for repairs for non clip on serpentine belt. *ak the vehicle went out of control while making a left turn. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/11/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The problem was faulty wiring caused by acid leaking onto the auto cables etc. the dealer service department was aware of this problem caused by these defective batteries, but cadillac refuse to acknowledge responsibility for this, stating only that my warranty ran out! the problem is a defective battery! *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| Upon acceleration, vehicle vibrates w/poor acceleration and possible stalling. mfg., and dealer identify problem as a computer chip. please describe details.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 08/29/2003 | 70000 | 1 | |
| When the driver put the key in and turned the ignition vehicle caught on fire. the fire department extinguished the fire. the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. *ak | |||
| 10/24/2000 | |||
| Wiring system failed, resulting in a short circuit which ignited a fire. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak | |||
| 11/11/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| The problem was faulty wiring caused by acid leaking onto the auto cables etc. the dealer service department was aware of this problem caused by these defective batteries, but cadillac refuse to acknowledge responsibility for this, stating only that my warranty ran out! the problem is a defective battery! *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/28/2002 | |||
| When brakes were applied they didn't hold. smoke was coming from hood. unable to steer vehicle, steering locked up. vehicle caught on fire, and was totalled.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 08/02/2002 | |||
| Instrument panel is not working any more. consumer cannot tell/ read fuel level or speed on vehicle. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 01/24/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| While making left turn in moderate traffic, instrument panel went black,temperature demand went to 75f,blower came on full with blast of very hot air; in driving to dealer incident recurred several times and traction warning light came on, though traction was not lost. | |||