Eight problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2004 Cadillac Deville. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Cadillac Deville based on all problems reported for the 2004 Deville.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, he drove over a puddle of water when the power steering assist failed without warning. The contact continued to drive with the failure. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who indicated a deflector over the belt needs to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 04/12/14 MA the consumer stated splash guards were installed on the vehicle. However, it did not resolve the problem. Updated 05/14/14.
Our 2004 Cadillac Deville power steering will fail during a rainfall or very misty weather. The power steering will stop working and the car will be extremely difficult to steer. This may happen at any speed, and the failure will continue for between about 4 and 10 seconds. This has happened three times during the past three years, and it has occurred at various speeds - 25 mph, 35 mph and 60 mph. It does not seem to be associated with driving through standing water, but merely requires that it is raining or that there is a heavy mist. During dry weather there is no problem with the car's power steering. This latest power steering failure took place today, September 7, 2011.
2004 Cadillac Deville dts . Power steering failure on wet streets. Often. Loss of control. Dealer confirmed it was correct belt.
The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Deville. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph in rainy weather conditions. The power steering failed without warning. The steering operation resumed to normal after waiting a few seconds. The contact stated that the failure had occurred four times in one day. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and the power steering belt could be replaced at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 49,000. The current mileage was 55,158.
Power steering failed repeatedly during rainy weather.
Our 2004 Cadillac Deville power steering will fail during a rainfall or very misty weather. The power steering will stop working and the car will be extremely difficult to steer. This may happen at any speed, and the failure will continue for between about 4 and 10 seconds. This has happened three times during the past three years, and it has occurred at various speeds - 25 mph, 35 mph and 60 mph. It does not seem to be associated with driving through standing water, but merely requires that it is raining or that there is a heavy mist. During dry weather there is no problem with the car's power steering.
Power steering failed during rainy weather.
Every time I drive during rainy weather, the power steering of my 2004 Cadillac Deville malfunctions. I have had several near-crashes because I was unable to turn the steering wheel. When this happens, I must unexpectedly exert a lot of strength to turn the wheel. This problem is definitely a safety hazard. I contacted my authorized Cadillac dealer and was told that the cause for the problem is the peculiar design of this vehicle. When the belt gets wet or moist, it slips on the pulleys and ceases to turn them, causing the power steering pump to fail. The dealer was not able to correct this design defect. I request that this particular model be recalled because of the repetitive failure of the power steering system. This is a recurring problem and has happened again today three times. Please instruct general motors to correct this serious safety hazard before somebody gets killed or is seriously injured.