Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 030236002 | 08/01/2003 | 10012577 | Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure. *eh | 03/07/2005 | |
| 01263 | 01/01/2004 | 01263A | 10007631 | Steering clunk noise. *mj | 07/06/2004 |
| 010235009A | 08/01/2003 | 0010235009 | 10004353 | Steering column to instrument panel fastener removal. *tt | 12/03/2003 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 010301 | 03/01/2001 | 619248 | Information message concerning the power steering system applicable to 1998 through 2000 model year cadillacs. *tt | 05/21/2001 | |
| 010301 | 03/01/2001 | 619249 | Concerns with the power steering systems. *tt | 05/21/2001 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030232049 | 11/01/2003 | 10004765 | Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt | 01/06/2004 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 020235004 | 05/01/2002 | 634919 | Concerns with clunk / rattle noise from lower steering column area when traveling over road bumps. *tt | 10/10/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 20 | ||
| From about septmber 2003 on we've had issues w/ our 1999 seville sls shutting down. it shuts down while in progress at 55+ miles per hour and at a standstill. everything goes, the engine, lights, brakes, steering, etc. it is in the repair shop for the fourth time and they are still not sure they know what is causing the problem. the cadillac customer service representative suggests that i let the repair center fix the car again and take it home to see if the problem occurs again. however, i am concerned from a public and personal saftey perspective that this is not advisable and there is a defect in the car. it's is dark here very early, traffic is heavy and the deer are on the move b/c hunting season just started. if i need lights, brakes or steering to avoid an accident or guide me home in the evening i am not confident that i can rely on this vehicle. looking to cadillac to see if a mutually beneficial result can be obtained. *ak | |||
| 06/04/1999 | 5 | 06/04/1999 | |
| Variable assist steering system on the vehicle is defective and causes poor control, five attempts at fixing problem with no solution. *et | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2099 | |
| No description given. nlm | |||
| 08/22/2000 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| While driving in the rain at low speeds power steering was suddenly lost. this happened on three separate occasions. also, i heard a high pitched whirring sound as if the serpentine belt was slipping. the dealer's mechanic could find nothing wrong.*ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 04/15/1999 | |||
| Driving down the highway approximately 60mph heard clicking noise under the driver's side. a warning light came on dash. vehicle wouldn't accelerate. had the vehicle serviced, they couldn't find anything wrong. the steering arm had 2 bolts and 1 bolt had fallen out and the second bolt was barely holding. contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/14/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving in a parking lot tie rod end came apart , a screw came out, right wheel was going in opposite direction than the way consumer was turning. *ak the vehicle was repaired at dealership and the customer had to buy two new tires too. *yh | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Problem involves faulty steering rack, it has ruptured seal. which prohibits power steering assist, while making left hand turns. *bf the lack of power steering restricts the consumers ability to turn to the left. *tc *jb | |||
| 10/27/2003 | 41000 | 1 | 05/06/2001 |
| Right side mount broken on steering rack. *la | |||