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CADILLAC SRX (2007) — ENGINE Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Jan 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES WERE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
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CADILLAC CTS (2008) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Jan 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
CADILLAC DEVILLE (2002) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Feb 13, 2013
2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RESPONSE BY THE DEALERSHIP FOR REIMBURSEMENT KEY RING RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HIS WIFE PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, AND TURNED IT, THE VEHICLE DIED AND SHE COULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION TO REMOVE THE KEY. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR INVOICE, THERE WAS INTERNAL DAMAGE IN THE IGNITION LOCK. THE CONSUMERS R... Read more
CADILLAC DEVILLE (2002) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Aug 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
CADILLAC DEVILLE (2002) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Oct 22, 2013
2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE. CONSUMER STATES UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING A REFUND FROM GM DUE TO THE RECALL FOR IGNITION CYLINDER ISSUE. *TA THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. IT REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION CYLINDER.*JB
CADILLAC DTS (2010) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Jan 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
CADILLAC SRX (2010) — EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Jan 20, 2013
THE HEAD LIGHT LENS LEAK AT THE SEAM. BOTH HEAD LIGHTS ARE EFFECTED. MOISTURE ACCUMULATES INSIDE THE LENS AND DISTORTS THE HEAD LIGHT BEAM. THIS REDUCES THE CLARITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HEAD LIGHTS. I HAVE REPLACED ONE HEADLIGHT AT 45,000 MILES. THE HEAD LIGHT SEAL LEAKS WATER. POOR MANUFACTURING AND A SAFETY CONCERN. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR
CADILLAC ESCALADE (2010) — TIRES Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Jan 10, 2015
TIRES LOSING AIR DUE TO POOR CHROMING PROCESS, AKA PAINT ON RIMS, FAKE CHROME PAINT IS PEELING OFF ON INSIDE OF RIMS, (SINCE GM DOESN'T LIKE TO RUSTCOAT ANY OF THEIR PARTS TO SAVE A COUPLE $) CAUSING TIRES NOT TO SEAL TO RIM, AS WELL VALVE STEM HOLE IS NO LONGER ROUND DUE TO FLAKING PAINT AND AIR IS ESCAPING HERE AS WELL. THIS COULD LEAD TO TIRE BLOWOUTS AND PROBABLY HAS, AND WAS PROBABLY BLAMED O... Read more
CADILLAC ESCALADE (2010) — WHEELS Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Jan 10, 2015
TIRES LOSING AIR DUE TO POOR CHROMING PROCESS, AKA PAINT ON RIMS, FAKE CHROME PAINT IS PEELING OFF ON INSIDE OF RIMS, (SINCE GM DOESN'T LIKE TO RUSTCOAT ANY OF THEIR PARTS TO SAVE A COUPLE $) CAUSING TIRES NOT TO SEAL TO RIM, AS WELL VALVE STEM HOLE IS NO LONGER ROUND DUE TO FLAKING PAINT AND AIR IS ESCAPING HERE AS WELL. THIS COULD LEAD TO TIRE BLOWOUTS AND PROBABLY HAS, AND WAS PROBABLY BLAMED O... Read more
CADILLAC CTS (2006) — SERVICE BRAKES Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Jun 11, 2014
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP UNTIL IT HIT THE CURB. SINCE THEN IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL OTHER OCCASIONS VERY SPORADIC BUT THE SITUATION IS THE SAME WHILE PULLING IN TO A PARKING SPOT BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE AS IF I HAVE NO BRAKE ASSIST. TODAY IT HAPPEN AGAIN THIS TIME I HIT A GATE CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY FRONT BUMPER AS WELL AS THE GATE. I UNDERSTAND T... Read more
CADILLAC DTS (2006) — WHEELS Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 8, 2015
DURING A FAMILY OUTING, I NOTICED A REAR TIRE THAT HAD LOST AIR PRESSURE AGAIN. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO VISIT A DISCOUNT TIRE, TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. WE HADN'T RUN OVER A NAIL NOR A SCREW, BUT HAD BECOME THE VICTIMS OF CADILLAC'S INFERIOR PRODUCTION. THE CHROME PLATING BEGAN TO PEEL, AND SEPARATE FROM THE ALLOY WHEELS. I WAS FORCED TO PURCHASE INFERIOR AFTERMARKET WHEELS IN ORDER TO GET MY FA... Read more
CADILLAC DTS (2006) — POWER TRAIN Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 8, 2015
DURING A FAMILY OUTING, I NOTICED A REAR TIRE THAT HAD LOST AIR PRESSURE AGAIN. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO VISIT A DISCOUNT TIRE, TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. WE HADN'T RUN OVER A NAIL NOR A SCREW, BUT HAD BECOME THE VICTIMS OF CADILLAC'S INFERIOR PRODUCTION. THE CHROME PLATING BEGAN TO PEEL, AND SEPARATE FROM THE ALLOY WHEELS. I WAS FORCED TO PURCHASE INFERIOR AFTERMARKET WHEELS IN ORDER TO GET MY FA... Read more
CADILLAC DTS (2006) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 8, 2015
DURING A FAMILY OUTING, I NOTICED A REAR TIRE THAT HAD LOST AIR PRESSURE AGAIN. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO VISIT A DISCOUNT TIRE, TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. WE HADN'T RUN OVER A NAIL NOR A SCREW, BUT HAD BECOME THE VICTIMS OF CADILLAC'S INFERIOR PRODUCTION. THE CHROME PLATING BEGAN TO PEEL, AND SEPARATE FROM THE ALLOY WHEELS. I WAS FORCED TO PURCHASE INFERIOR AFTERMARKET WHEELS IN ORDER TO GET MY FA... Read more
CADILLAC SRX (2011) — POWER TRAIN Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Sep 20, 2011
THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2011. I WAS HEADED TO ITALY AND HAD TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE TO ATLANTA SO IT COULD BE INSPECTED AND SHIPPED. THE DAY BEFORE I RECEIVED A TOTAL SERVICE FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THAT MORNING I PULLED INTO THE GAS STATION TO GET GAS. AS I TRIED TO PULL OFF, THE STABILI TRAK LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE ... Read more
CADILLAC SRX (2011) — ENGINE Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Sep 20, 2011
THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN SEPTEMBER 2011. I WAS HEADED TO ITALY AND HAD TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE TO ATLANTA SO IT COULD BE INSPECTED AND SHIPPED. THE DAY BEFORE I RECEIVED A TOTAL SERVICE FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THAT MORNING I PULLED INTO THE GAS STATION TO GET GAS. AS I TRIED TO PULL OFF, THE STABILI TRAK LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE ... Read more
CADILLAC STS (2006) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 19, 2015
Incident date: Jan 19, 2015
I AM A MECHANIC AND HAVE WORKED ON NUMEROUS VEHICLES RECENTLY THAT ARE MODEL 2006 CADILLAC STS. SAFER CAR.GOV NEEDS TO MAKE ENGINEERS AWARE THAT THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. GM SHOULD HAVE THIS VEHICLE ADDED TO THE IGNITION RECALL LIST. IT MAKES NO SENSE TO ME A MECHANIC THAT GM HAS MODELS CTS AND DTS BUT NOT THE STS ON THE RECALL LIST, ESPECIALLY SINCE THEY ARE ALL THE SAME CAR. IT'S NOT LIKE THE ... Read more
CADILLAC CTS (2011) — WHEELS Jan 19, 2015
Incident date: Dec 26, 2014
I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON RT 10 PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND WHEN I HIT A POT HOLE, THAT SPLIT THE WHEELS DIAMETRICALLY, AND DEFLATING THE TIRES. THE WHEELS ARE MANUFACTURED BY TSW, JARAMA, 20 X8.5 5X120 ET35, AND 20 X10 5 X120 ET35 RESPECTIVELY. WHEN THE WHEELS SPLIT, I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR, BUT MANAGED TO GET THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I CALLED THE RI STATE POLICE AND FILED AN INCI... Read more
CADILLAC CTS (2006) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Nov 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE IGNITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V394000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more
CADILLAC SRX (2010) — POWER TRAIN Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Jan 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AS THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,900. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILA... Read more
CADILLAC STS (2006) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Jan 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND STOPPED AFTER REACHING 35 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAI... Read more
CADILLAC STS (2006) — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Jan 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND STOPPED AFTER REACHING 35 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAI... Read more
CADILLAC STS (2006) — POWER TRAIN Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Jan 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND STOPPED AFTER REACHING 35 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAI... Read more
CADILLAC STS (2008) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 16, 2015
Incident date: Jan 5, 2015
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WAS REAR ENDED BY A CAR GOING 40. THE CAR STARTED ON FIRE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND BURNED PRETTY BAD. I HAVE TO GET A NEW CAR DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE FIRE, I'M JUST HAPPY MY KIDS WEREN'T WITH ME AT THE TIME. I HAVE HERNIATED AND BULGING DISCS IN MY CERVICAL AND LUMBAR, WHICH WERE FOUND BY MRI. NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED WITH THIS CAR BUT... Read more
Crash Fire 1 injured
CADILLAC SRX (2012) — POWER TRAIN Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Nov 26, 2014
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY WITH A SLIGHT SLANT. REAR HATCH WAS OPENED AND WE WERE UNLOADING VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MINUTES AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, WE WENT BACK OUTSIDE TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING AWAY (TIRES TURNING, NOT A SLIDE). A PERSON IN THE GROUP WAS ABLE TO CATCH IT AND JUMPED IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND APPL... Read more
CADILLAC SRX (2012) — SERVICE BRAKES Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Nov 26, 2014
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY WITH A SLIGHT SLANT. REAR HATCH WAS OPENED AND WE WERE UNLOADING VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MINUTES AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, WE WENT BACK OUTSIDE TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE REAR. THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING AWAY (TIRES TURNING, NOT A SLIDE). A PERSON IN THE GROUP WAS ABLE TO CATCH IT AND JUMPED IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND APPL... Read more
CADILLAC CTS (2007) — POWER TRAIN Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Jan 13, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEARD A TERRIBLE CLUNK FOLLOWED BY GRINDING. I STOPPED TO LOOK UNDER THE CAR BECAUSE I THOUGHT SOMETHING FELL OUT OR OF THE CAR. I GOT IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN LEAKING. I HAD CONTACTED CADILLAC EARLIER IN THE 2014 TO CHECK ON RECALLS AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. I THINK IT SHOULD'VE BEEN UNDER RECAL... Read more
CADILLAC ATS (2013) — SERVICE BRAKES Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
I HAVE HAD 4 RECALLS ON MY ATS SINCE PURCHASE JUNE 2013. STARTING 2/5/14 WITH ONLY 3308MI TAKEN THE CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE COMPLAINED AFTER FOURTH VISIT WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT AND LISTENING TO THE DEALER TO SAY THAT WAS NORMAL FINAL ON 5TH VISIT ON 12/10/14 7960MI FINAL SOLVE THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT WHEN BACK WINDOWS ARE ROLL DOWN THER... Read more
CADILLAC ATS (2013) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Feb 5, 2014
I HAVE HAD 4 RECALLS ON MY ATS SINCE PURCHASE JUNE 2013. STARTING 2/5/14 WITH ONLY 3308MI TAKEN THE CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE COMPLAINED AFTER FOURTH VISIT WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT AND LISTENING TO THE DEALER TO SAY THAT WAS NORMAL FINAL ON 5TH VISIT ON 12/10/14 7960MI FINAL SOLVE THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT WHEN BACK WINDOWS ARE ROLL DOWN THER... Read more
CADILLAC SRX (2010) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Sep 9, 2014
I WAS MAKING A TURN ON TO A LOCAL HIGHWAY AND IT JUST POWERED OFF IT DID RESTART. SECOND TIME WAS DEC 2014 I WAS IN STALLED TRAFFIC MOVING REAL SLOW AND MY CAR JUST SHUT OFF BUT THIS TIME IT DID IT THREE TIMES IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME SAME AS FIRST TIME AND IM PRETTY WORRIED CAUSE IM PLANNING ANOTHER TRIP IN TWO WEEKS TO WISCONSIN. *TR
CADILLAC DTS (2006) — ENGINE Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Aug 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND RESUME NORMALLY OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
CADILLAC CTS (2006) — AIR BAGS Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Nov 5, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V644000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED AND THE DEALER RESET THE AIR BAG LIGHT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ... Read more
CADILLAC STS (2006) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: May 15, 2014
TRAVELING 81 NORTH IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA, ROUNDING TURN CAR STALLED. I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED ME TO SLAM INTO A GUARD RAIL AND THE CAR WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND INTO A BOULDER. AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. PASSENGER AND I WERE SEVERELY INJURED AND HAD TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH WE WERE BOTH BUCKLED IN, THE SEATBELTS FLEW OFF UPON IMPACT. THIS CAR SHOULD ... Read more
Crash 2 injured
CADILLAC STS (2006) — AIR BAGS Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: May 15, 2014
TRAVELING 81 NORTH IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA, ROUNDING TURN CAR STALLED. I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED ME TO SLAM INTO A GUARD RAIL AND THE CAR WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND INTO A BOULDER. AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. PASSENGER AND I WERE SEVERELY INJURED AND HAD TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH WE WERE BOTH BUCKLED IN, THE SEATBELTS FLEW OFF UPON IMPACT. THIS CAR SHOULD ... Read more
Crash 2 injured
CADILLAC STS (2006) — SEAT BELTS Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: May 15, 2014
TRAVELING 81 NORTH IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA, ROUNDING TURN CAR STALLED. I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED ME TO SLAM INTO A GUARD RAIL AND THE CAR WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND INTO A BOULDER. AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. PASSENGER AND I WERE SEVERELY INJURED AND HAD TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH WE WERE BOTH BUCKLED IN, THE SEATBELTS FLEW OFF UPON IMPACT. THIS CAR SHOULD ... Read more
Crash 2 injured
CADILLAC STS (2006) — AIR BAGS Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Sep 24, 2014
I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED, I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLAMMED INTO AN ON COMING CAR IN THE OTHER LANE. THIS CAUSED PERMANENT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AS OUR AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED CAUSING US TO SLAM OUR HEADS OFF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE DOOR WINDOW. *TR
Crash Fire 1 injured
CADILLAC STS (2006) — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Sep 24, 2014
I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED, I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLAMMED INTO AN ON COMING CAR IN THE OTHER LANE. THIS CAUSED PERMANENT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AS OUR AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED CAUSING US TO SLAM OUR HEADS OFF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE DOOR WINDOW. *TR
Crash Fire 1 injured
CADILLAC STS (2006) — ENGINE Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Sep 24, 2014
I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED, I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SLAMMED INTO AN ON COMING CAR IN THE OTHER LANE. THIS CAUSED PERMANENT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AS OUR AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED CAUSING US TO SLAM OUR HEADS OFF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE DOOR WINDOW. *TR
Crash Fire 1 injured
CADILLAC STS (2006) — ENGINE Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: May 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE CONTACT AND THE TWO REAR PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW... Read more
Crash 3 injured
CADILLAC SRX (2006) — ENGINE Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Dec 20, 2014
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR REPLACEMENT OF TIMING CHAINS, SPROCKETS, ACTUATORS, GUIDES, TENSIONER ALL MAJOR ENGINES PARTS NEEDING REPLACEMENT ON A CADILLAC WELL CARED FOR AT BARELY 100K. CONTACTED GM, GAVE RUN AROUND FOR WEEKS AND DENY THE FACT THAT THERE IS PREMATURE ENGINE WEARING ISSUES W NO COMPENSATION ON THESE 40K CARS, THEY CREATED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE SAME ISSUES ON SAME ENGINES IN DIFF... Read more
CADILLAC SRX (2011) — ENGINE Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Jan 5, 2015
AS I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION WITH A GREEN TRAFFIC LIGHT A VEHICLE DRIVING ON THE CROSSING STREET FAILED TO STOP AT RED LIGHT AND I HAD TO ACCELERATE TO AVOID BEING HIT AND MY VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND ALMOST GOT HIT . AS I TRIED TO RESUME MY TRAVEL AND ENTER A FREEWAY MY CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 35 MILES PER HOUR UNTIL I HAD TO STOP AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART , IT THEN FUNCTI... Read more
CADILLAC SRX (2011) — POWER TRAIN Jan 15, 2015
Incident date: Jan 5, 2015
AS I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION WITH A GREEN TRAFFIC LIGHT A VEHICLE DRIVING ON THE CROSSING STREET FAILED TO STOP AT RED LIGHT AND I HAD TO ACCELERATE TO AVOID BEING HIT AND MY VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND ALMOST GOT HIT . AS I TRIED TO RESUME MY TRAVEL AND ENTER A FREEWAY MY CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 35 MILES PER HOUR UNTIL I HAD TO STOP AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART , IT THEN FUNCTI... Read more
CADILLAC CTS (2010) — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Dec 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES WAS NORMAL. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WAS RESET BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS P... Read more
CADILLAC CTS (2010) — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Dec 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES WAS NORMAL. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WAS RESET BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS P... Read more
CADILLAC CTS (2005) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Aug 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED BACKWARD AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH OR WOULD B... Read more
CADILLAC CTS (2005) — POWER TRAIN Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Aug 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED BACKWARD AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH OR WOULD B... Read more
CADILLAC ESCALADE (2003) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Jan 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED FAILING TO DISPLAY ANY READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
CADILLAC STS (2006) — AIR BAGS Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES EJECTING BOTH THE CONTACT AND FRONT PASSENGER FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK, BACK AND BRAIN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE RE... Read more
Crash 2 injured
CADILLAC STS (2006) — ENGINE Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES EJECTING BOTH THE CONTACT AND FRONT PASSENGER FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK, BACK AND BRAIN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE RE... Read more
Crash 2 injured
CADILLAC STS (2006) — AIR BAGS Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO VEERED OFF ROAD AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCK DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED P... Read more
Crash 2 injured
CADILLAC STS (2006) — SEAT BELTS Jan 14, 2015
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO VEERED OFF ROAD AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCK DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED P... Read more
Crash 2 injured
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