Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V064000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1996 to 04/15/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 156910 | 05/28/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/1997 | 05/01/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being during may 1997. note:owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 3300 | 10017254 | Abs light on diagnostic trouble code c1226 or unwanted abs or tcs activation. *tt | 10/31/2005 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 735023A | 01/01/1998 | 73-50-23 | 600208 | Experiencing noise coming from front brakes. *yc | 04/29/1998 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 735023 | 06/01/1997 | 52575 | Brake noise (grunt/groan/grind/crunch) coming from front brakes (replace front brake pads). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||||
| 970501735019 | 05/01/1997 | 53015 | When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||||
| 000525003 | 09/01/2000 | 6092576 | Some customers may comment on an underhood noise; traction engaged massage; abs warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code c1225 set. *tt | 12/29/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 1 | 07/15/1997 | |
| Consumer states that brake system is not working properly. dealer notified. *ak *ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| When applying the brakes while driving over 20mph, vehicle would shimmy. dealer replaced the rotors. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/29/2012 | 65000 | ||
| I was traveling on the highway at approx. 65-70 mph when i went to brake due to traffic and there was severe brake fade. the car was able to slow down but could not come to a complete stop, the brake pedal went to the floor even after several pumps. i had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. luckily there was no accident. i still had to travel another 30 miles before reaching my destination and the brakes continued to fail. the brakes would only slow the vehicle down. this is the first brake problem i have had with this vehicle and only has 65000 miles on it. i have to contact a mechanic to resolve this problem. | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 1 | 02/15/2002 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville . contact received nhtsa campaign id 97v064000 concerning electronic brake control module. the electronic brake and traction control module could cause the anti lock brake system (abs) to cycle during a non abs brake application. dealership and the manufacturer stated that the recall work was already done, but even if the problem was fixed it could recur. *ak | |||
| 40000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle experience the same defect with its service brakes as stated in recall 97 v 064 000. but this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 07/27/1998 | 1 | 04/28/1997 | |
| Brake failure caused crash. this vehicle was part of recall #97020 and the recall service was performed at 8,553 miles; this crash occured at approximately 16,000 miles. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/02/2009 | 157800 | 1 | |
| 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. the failure occurred intermittently. the anti-lock brake system and traction control warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and is currently being repaired. the technician stated that the cause of the failure was related to the electronic brake control module. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 97v064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. the failure mileage was 157,800 and current mileage was 158,000. updated 03/17/09 the abs and traction control light illuminated. the consumer stated the dealer would not honor the recall. updated 03/18/09. *jb | |||
| 05/11/2008 | 58000 | 1 | 11/06/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac deville. after the vehicle had been driven for approximately 20 minutes, the contact parked and noticed smoke and small flames under the hood. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the tracking control and abs control module burned. the failure is identical to nhtsa campaign id number 97v064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 58,000. updated 07/08/08. *bf updated | |||
| 10/28/2006 | 76000 | 1 | 08/17/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed while driving 40 mph, the brake pedal pulsated as if the abs had activated. the traction control light and the abs light also illuminated constantly. the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. the manufacturer was also contacted. there was a nhtsa recall # 97v064000 which pertained to the antilock brakes. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 1/29/2007 - *nm | |||
| 01/20/2005 | 115000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 45 mph and having to apply the brakes they will not catch, and periodically they would apply automatically. vehicle has not been driven for awhile. *ak. | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 44000 | 1 | 09/15/2000 |
| 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 | |||
| 08/08/2003 | 1 | ||
| When the brakes were applied, the abs brake light would appear on the dashboard. please fill in any additional information. dealer was made aware of the problem. *ph | |||
| 08/22/2002 | 63000 | 02/05/2002 | |
| 1997 cadillac deville has intermittent traction control activation. dealer could not find the problem. they stated that they could replace wireing harness at a cost of $600 but did not know if it would solve the problem. they stated that sometimes it does and at other times it does not. informed them of a recall on abs system and cadillac hq. has never heard of it. any assistance would be greatly appreciated. | |||
| 08/19/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2002 | |
| Car was manufactured in sept.1996, during nhtsa recall bulletin, campaign no. 97v064000, 77449 affected vehicles, april -dec. 1996. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 08/26/2002 | |||
| Abs braking relay switch burst into flames from a corrosion. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 10/06/2000 | 2 | ||
| Brakes chatter when vehicle goes over 50mph or makes a sudden stop. front disc rotors wore out of round, and dealer had to adjust front disc brakes by resurfacing them. 2 weeks later, after the repairs shattering came back. when problem returned consumer contacted dealer, and was told that was the way anti lock brake system was supposed to work.*ak consumer states this still occurs. *slc | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| Rotorsd faulty. dealer and cadillac refused to replace under 48,000/4 year bumpper to bumper warranty. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Gm will be sending out an inspector to determine cause of brake failure.i do not know what brake component failed. whether it was master cylinder, abs, vacuum booster, etc. i only know there was failure. i was traveling at a speed of 15-20 mph with plenty of space to stop in response to 2 separate accidents that happened just in front of me. i applied the brake and when i got no response i pressed the petal with extreme pressure and the pedal went to the floor. later at the garage the pedal again went to the floor, but on another occasion it was able to stop. air bags did not deploy. actual damage in dollars is only estimate as adjuster has not determined cost as yet. another car ( 1999 geo) was hit in rear and i do not know the amount of her damages. i have contacted cadillac and i am not happy that an impartial witness cannot be on site when they do their physical examination. please be advised that milage is close estimate. the car is physically not at this location . i also do not know if it is a 2point 3 point or motor belt . *ak | |||
| The abs warning light keeps coming on. when applying the brakes it feels like they are dragging, and as if the brakes are on the whole time. dealer can't find the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1998 | 8 | 06/06/1997 | |
| Vehicle has experienced continued electronic brake and traction control module failure (recall 97v-064), recall repair completed however vehicle continues to experience brake failure. mjs | |||
| 08/20/1997 | 0 | 07/24/1997 | |
| While coming to stop sign consumer stepped on brakes pedal to stop vehicle, but the brakes malfunctioned. rotors were warped and had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 04/30/1999 | |||
| When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. vehicle was repaired undeer recall # 97v064. consumer indicated that brake system has been repaired by the dealer several times, but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 10/26/1998 | |||
| Recall # 97v064000 gm/abs; after having recall performed owner was involved in a crash on 7/28/98. same part was replaced on 10/14/98 by another dealership that was suppose to be replaced by the first dealership.*ak | |||
| When the brakes are applied they pulsate. the dealer has replaced the rotors twice. *ak | |||
| 10/17/1996 | |||
| Abs brakes failed. | |||
| While driving vehicle around a curve at 25-26 mph owner lost all braking power. brakes then returned a short while later. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1997 | |||
| Received recall notice on 06-02-97 for recall #97vo64000 gm/abs. called and made an appointment for june 5th. took vehicle in and waited, they told her they had so many cars to fix and to come back another day. took vehicle back on 6-10, and they still didn't have the parts and don't know when they will have them . was told to try back in about three weeks. *ak | |||
| 05/12/1997 | |||
| Driving approximately 25mph when another vehicle approached the first vehicle. tried to avoid hitting the othe rvehicle, swirved to the right and hit light pole because the brakes was inoperative. *ak | |||
| 06/03/1997 | |||
| Burke cadillac and everette corson cadillac k97020-s/97v064. dealer won't schedule appt until parts are received from manufacturer. cadillac will not send the parts until dealer schedules an appointment due to limited parts being produced. 0wner has been informed there's a backlog of people waiting. *ak | |||
| 02/12/1997 | 4 | 02/01/1997 | |
| 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). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 54500 | 1 | 06/17/2001 |
| 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 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Brake trouble indicator sensor failed. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/06/2001 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle does not slow down when coming to a stop. problem is intermittent. sometimes it will go a month this way. consumer has to brake really hard to get vehicle to stop, and it is wearing down the brakes. took vehicle dealer, and they put a black box on vehicle. problem still has not been corrected. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| When applying brakes at 45 to 60 mph,they pulsated. brakes were very rough. dealer stated that brakes needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 10/06/2000 | 2 | ||
| Brakes chatter when vehicle goes over 50mph or makes a sudden stop. front disc rotors wore out of round, and dealer had to adjust front disc brakes by resurfacing them. 2 weeks later, after the repairs shattering came back. when problem returned consumer contacted dealer, and was told that was the way anti lock brake system was supposed to work.*ak consumer states this still occurs. *slc | |||
| 01/04/2000 | |||
| Location of the brake line causes another line to rub against each other, causing a hole in the brake line, resulting in brake fluid leak. also, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 1 | 09/07/1997 | |
| Brakes failed, prior to recall notice (97v064000). *yc | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 10/09/1996 | |
| Brakes making a grinding sound and pedal vibrating while backing out of driveway. nlm | |||
| 08/08/1998 | |||
| When travelling 60-70mph, going down hill and brakes are applied to slow down, there is strong vibration in the steering mechanism. warranty still applies, and dealer has not been notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| When driving and applying the brakes vehicle will start to shake. has not contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/21/1997 | 1 | 07/26/1997 | |
| Front brake pads failed. yh | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 04/17/1997 | |
| Brake rotors and pads failed. mjs | |||
| 07/25/1997 | 2 | 07/11/1997 | |
| Brakes pulsating/vibration due to failure of the pads on two occasions, rotors replaced on one occasions. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/06/2000 | 2 | ||
| Brakes chatter when vehicle goes over 50mph or makes a sudden stop. front disc rotors wore out of round, and dealer had to adjust front disc brakes by resurfacing them. 2 weeks later, after the repairs shattering came back. when problem returned consumer contacted dealer, and was told that was the way anti lock brake system was supposed to work.*ak consumer states this still occurs. *slc | |||
| 12/05/2000 | 05/01/1997 | ||
| Brake rotors are worn to the point of being unsafe at 44500 miles due to defective heat treating of rotors.*ak | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| Rotorsd faulty. dealer and cadillac refused to replace under 48,000/4 year bumpper to bumper warranty. *ak | |||
| 08/21/1997 | 1 | 07/26/1997 | |
| Front brake rotors failed. yh | |||
| 8 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes have been repaired eight times due to warped or damaged rotors,vibration due to failure. yh | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 04/17/1997 | |
| Brake rotors and pads failed. mjs | |||
| 04/21/1999 | 05/25/1997 | ||
| The rear brake rotors burnt out, resulting in extended stopping distance, which could cause a crash. dealer replaced rotors at 23,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 08/20/1997 | 0 | 07/24/1997 | |
| While coming to stop sign consumer stepped on brakes pedal to stop vehicle, but the brakes malfunctioned. rotors were warped and had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Front brake rotors failed. | |||
| 07/25/1997 | 2 | 07/11/1997 | |
| Brakes pulsating/vibration due to failure of the pads on two occasions, rotors replaced on one occasions. | |||
| When the brakes are applied they pulsate. the dealer has replaced the rotors twice. *ak | |||
| 3 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| While applying brakes the front end of the vehicle would vibrate and the abs and traction control lights would illuminate. the dealer said the rotors failed, the consumer has replaced rotors three times. | |||
| 02/12/1997 | 4 | 02/01/1997 | |
| 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). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/20/2002 | 89500 | 0 | 12/28/1996 |
| This complaint is in regards to the failure of the brake system on a 1997 cadillac. whe the system failed the vehicle was unable to perform an emergency stop. there was no backup system under this condition. at a little less than 90,000 miles the brakes failed. there was no backup. when the pedal was depressed it would bleed down until it bottomed out. it was during the 2002 holiday season and i was unable to get the car serviced. i investigated the problem and found it to be a brake line in the left rear wheel well had a hole rubbed in it. it was obvious that this problem was the result of poor design and due to the point of failure caused the entire brake system to fail. i repaired the line with a splice. i called the cadillac dealer in san antonio, tx and was told there was no service bulletin, however the service manager said that they had seen this problem in the past and referred me to customer service. customer service said there were not any service bulletins related to this problem. i have photographs of the brake line area where the hole was created. if you are interested please let me know. the problem appears to have been the result of poor design in the routing of the rear brake line and i would suspect that the same problem would occur on like models. my interest in reporting this incident is to hopefully prevent accidents resulting from this failure occurring on another vehicle. regards, david mason | |||
| 02/13/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Steel brake line rubed aganist frame at left rear behind wheel, causing a hole in the brake line, resulting in fluid leak.*ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| The brake line rubbed against frame and the line wore through causing brake fluid to leaked out of the system resulting in brake failure, consumer believes the line was not installed properly. nlm | |||
| 05/18/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| I have constantly had problems with my 97 deville. i have reported it both to cadillac of memphis and bud davis cadillac that is located at 5433 poplar avenue, memphis tenn. 38119. their telephone number is 901-761-1900.no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 01/04/2000 | |||
| Location of the brake line causes another line to rub against each other, causing a hole in the brake line, resulting in brake fluid leak. also, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/06/2002 | |||
| Nhtsa#8209-97-v-064-000 gm abs. the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake traction: consumer states while driving the vehicle and applying the brake got noise and vibration. dealer replace the control module and cost $2.000. this vehicle was under the manufacturer recall and won't honor because pass allready 5 years. please provide further information. mr | |||