Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2000 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Cadillac Deville based on all problems reported for the 2000 Deville.
The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle veered off the road and the brakes failed to engage. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle back onto the road. The problem occurred numerous time. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
The contact indicated that the driver owned a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that the driver involved in a fatal crash mentioned that the vehicle was difficult to stop and the brakes failed on several occasions. The vehicle was jerking violently intermittently while traveling at any speed. The contact stated that the driver had the vehicle routinely repaired by an authorized dealer. The contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 45 mph, the vehicle was jerking violently causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle upon applying the brake pedal. The contact crashed into a tree violently. The driver was killed in the car crash as a result of the failure and injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained major head and bodily injuries that several days later resulted in a fatality. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.
Anti-lock brake system has failed 3 times. Dealer can't find anything wrong with vehicle. Brakes let go and will not stop vehicle. Consumer was going approximately 40mph in traffic, and when applying brakes to slowdown they failed, causing consumer to rearend another vehicle. Consumer was critically injured, and vehicle was totaled.