Seven problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 1996 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Upon turning front wheel threw water on the power steering belt causing it to malfunction. The belt is being replaced under recall, however only in wet states, florida not included.
Power steering drive belt failed when water entered unit.
Twice while driving the vehicle in wet weather the power steering quit, the power steering belt has been replaced, along with splash shields by dealer. Consumer states on Sep 19 1997 belt failed again.
When driving through small amount of water lost control of power steering, could cause crash, dealer replaced power steering pump, exact problem.
When driving in wet weather condition the power steering belt gets wet, causing loss of power steering.
Power steering belt replaced due to steering locking up on right turns heavy rain storms.
When driving vehicle during rainy weather the power steering locks up while making turns, vehicle was designed without a splash shield to deflect water from the serpentine belt. Nlm.