Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Cadillac / Allante
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
006074382 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 This past weekend the brakes on my 1987 allante completely failed leaving me with only the parking brake and down shifting. further investigation
005057350 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 Total brake failure without warning, driving 45 mph applied brakes to slow down no braking at all,i went into the road shoulder and some how manage to
005037130 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1993 1993 allante caught fire in the right front area, behind the headlight. vehicle was a total loss account no replacement parts available per state
005008270 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. then, driver pumped the brakes three times to stop. driver was able to maintain control,
002255483 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 Abs brake failure. i have contacted all cadillac dealers in st louis area and they don't know anything about system. it has not been drivable now for
003245610 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 While reversing at 10 mph brakes failed , causing the consumer to hit the vehicle in the rear. the brake pedal was hard when depressed. *ak
003243302 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 While attempting to apply the brakes they failed completely, took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic stated master cylinder was leaking internally which
002237856 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1993 When the signal lights were turned on they could be seen externally but could not be seen on the inside of the vehicle. the dash indicator lights
002237852 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1993 When the signal lights are turned on in the vehicle they can be seen externally, but can not be detected internally. the dash indicator light is to
0000212421 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. *JB PH
001192030 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 Electrical with the transmission-a new main computer and transmission prindl switch were installed. i started out and heard a big boom. the inner
0000191528 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 NO SUMMARY
002174886 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 While drving, anti lock brake system failed. power went out, and had to apply brakes manually to stop vehicle. *ak consumer states unable to get
000156643 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 Brakes with no power assist. brake pedal became very hard. abs was completely disabled. vehicle was slow to stop. had taken vehicle to dealer. had
001142438 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1993 Consumer was traveling about 25 mph while going down a hill. went to apply brakes, and brakes didn't hold at all. he hit vehicle in front of him
0000127979 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 When applying brake the vehicle failed to stop and the driver went through red light. the brake system for this vehicle fails without warning and is
000109900 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 While driving stepped on the brakes pedal and it felt hard. then, took it for repairs ,and brake master cylinder was replaced. , recently, abs
0000107795 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 ABS INDICATION LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON/OFF. DEALER STATED THAT ABS DOES NOT WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
001101519 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 EVERY ALLANTE OWNER SEEMS TO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DT
002093341 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
002090773 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 Pedal went to the floor, no brakes, then the abs pump started and brakes returned. the brake systems has become unreliable. rear brakes were not
001087510 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 BOSCH ABS FAILURES ARE A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL CADILLAC. *AK
001082511 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 I recieved an antilock disabled message and within 1 mile the brakes totally failed. the car still had good brake pedal, but no brakes at all. the
001082510 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 I recieved an antilock disabled message and within 1 mile the brakes totally failed. the car still had good brake pedal, but no brakes at all. the
001075265 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 Brake light came on at 2mph in traffic during a 400 mile trip from pa to ma. i continued to drive the vehicle as braking ability was not compromised.
001068651 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 Ebcm failed, antilock system inactive, poor braking ability as antilock system goes nuts for the first few minutes of driving,went to dealer to
0000065790 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 LOST ALL BRAKING WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. WHAT ARE MANUFACTURERS RESPONSIBILITY?*AKK
000057747 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 Abs brakes did not operate properly. could not stop vehicle. put transmission in neutral and pumped the parking brake.this was a life threatening
999053491 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 Repaired 6/99, used parts, failed again 9/99 (a little different), $4000 repair, all allante's experiencing same problems. very dangerous, very
000036853 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 The bosch system failed completely. lost all hydrallic pressure and had no brakes whatsoever. apparently this is a know problem that has been
000034609 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 The brake system on the allante is obviously defective. it is a danger to those of us who drive the car as well as others on the road. i narrowly
998031850 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 I originally submitted this report when it happened. when i saw a list of all the allantes with the failure, i noticed mu127092 wasn't on it. i was
999031727 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 Complete abs system was actually replaced twice ( again on 09/22/1999 at 62,434 miles ) as the unit installed on 09/17/1999, reported herein, was
999031670 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 My 1988 cadillac allante has seriously dangerous problems with the anti-lock braking system. i have had much difficulty with the abs system on this
998031247 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, NO PRESSURE, REQUIRED TOTAL REPLACEMENT. *AK
0000002723 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. YH
0000168284 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 CONSUMER STS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN HIS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PUMP FAILED CAUSING HIM TO HAVE NO BRAKES. TT
995166264 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 REPLACED RIGHT AXLE SEAL. *AK
992166263 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 REPLACED EGR VALVE. *AK
992166262 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 RIGHT/REAR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. *AK
992166261 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 OIL PAN GASKET/OIL FILTER FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE OIL LEAK. *AK
992166260 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 LEFT COURTESY LIGHT FAILED. *AK
993166258 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 REPLACED POWER DOOR LOCKS. *AK
993166257 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 SEATBACKS LOOSE AND FALL FORWARD WHEN BRAKING; THEY DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE SECURELY. *AK
995166256 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 ABS INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON, PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE. TT
0000155714 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 While driving abs warning light came on, and the traction warning light also came on. brakes went completely out. driver had to downshift in order
0000155713 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 While driving abs warning light came on, and the traction warning light also came on. brakes went completely out. driver had to downshift in order
0000154949 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 When the pedal was applied while traveling slow there was no response from the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. vehicle eventualy cruised itself
999152115 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT 62,000 MILES DUE TO POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *YC
0000146868 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 ABS BRAKE SYSTEM HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 74,000. *AK
0000141462 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 WHEN APPYLING ABS BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL BOUNCES BACK AND BECOMES HARD, ALSO, ABS BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
995138420 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1993 While driving the convertible top flew off unexpectedly, striking the driver,and may have caused accidents/injuries. also, happened to consumer of
998136693 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 When the brakes are applied, vehicle would take about 10 or more seconds before brakes catch to stop. took vehicle to dealer & was informed the
0000135793 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 When applying the brakes the vehicle does not stop. there is also a resistance in the pedal application. dealer says the abs is bad. *ak consumer
0000134861 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE PEDAL HESITATES AND THEN IT STOPS. DEALER SYAS THAT THE ABS IS COMPLETELY GONE. *AK
997111683 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 While driving downhill at 55 mph abs warning light came on. upon applying brakes, driver had to push on the pedal really hard, and pull up steering
992107121 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 The driver's side door unlatches without driver's effort. the vehicle has been to the dealer 4 times, dealer determined that the hinges need
999096135 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 This is the second time the abs and master cylindar have been replaced. the original owner once and myself once at 3,000 dollars each. when the
999096134 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 This is the second time the abs and master cylindar have been replaced. the original owner once and myself once at 3,000 dollars each. when the
999095982 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 CADDILAC WILL NOT REPLACE OR WARRANTY BRAKE SYSTEM. DEALER UNABLE TO . *AK
998095103 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 Braking system failed and brake light on dash came on - i was in a parking lot so i was able to maintain control of the car. however, the car is
998095102 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 Braking system failed and brake light on dash came on - i was in a parking lot so i was able to maintain control of the car. however, the car is
999094699 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 ALLANTE HAD ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PROBLEMS WHEN PURCHASED. PROBLEM NEVER REPORTED TIL PRESENT.AK
0000094454 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 The "anti-lock brakes disabled " message is displated frequently when braking.when this happens the brake pedal feels funny and acts weird .i have
999093185 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 NO SUMMARY
999089977 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 NO SUMMARY
999089877 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 I was approaching a stop sign and when i applied my brakes they did not function. luckily there was no vehicle in the intersection when i went
994089465 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 UNSURE ABOUT ACTUAL DATE FAILURE - SOMETIME IN 1994
999089332 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 While traveling 70-80mph i started to slow down. as i was slowing down at about 40mph the brake pedal lifted my foot up. i then pressed harder on the
998088801 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 Failure started with: abs/traction control fail lights and read-out on the dic & hvac panel along with brake peddle 'thump' (normal). thin final
998087946 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 NO SUMMARY
999087528 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 This has happened numerous times while drive that the brakes just totally stop working without any warning and without any pattern. a telephone pole
0000087265 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 BRAKES FAILED ELECTRONICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
999087225 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
999087152 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ALLANTE. THE ABS DISABLES AND THEN FULL BRAKE FAILURE HAPPENS. *AK
998087024 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 Ever since i purchased this vehicle every time i step on the brakes i receive a momentary drop in the brake pedal, what appears to be a loud clicking
998087023 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 Ever since i purchased this vehicle every time i step on the brakes i receive a momentary drop in the brake pedal, what appears to be a loud clicking
999086577 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 NO SUMMARY
998085602 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 When brake is applied, warning light comes on, brake "thumps" (skips), abs is disabled and brakes work. i am cautiously driving car. let no one else
995084118 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 Everytime the brakes are applied the brake light goes on and message anti-lock disabled appears. when i took it to cadillac dealer they told me cost
999083835 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 Driving at about 25 mph. power assist completely and suddenly failed. breaks would bearly stop car in a long distance. fortunately i was able to have
999083811 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 3 applications of brakes after failure light came on. "drove" carefully to dealer, using gears to "brake." replaced pump assembly and relay assembly
991083367 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 Three total brake failures to date. two resulted in accidents when the allante had to be crashed into trucks on each occassion to stop without injury
0000083043 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 ABS LIGHT STAYS ON 85% OF THE TIME REAR BRAKES RATTLE NUEISENCE BUT BRAKES ALWAYS SEEM TO WORK. FOUND YOUR NOTICE ON THE ALLANTE.WEB
997082901 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 First brake system failure was covered under cadillac warranty; don't remember date, but all cadillac dealers are hooked to a central computer system
999082780 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 This has been my third total brake failure....i have reported one other to your organization.......i'm 52 years old.i don't drive hard or fast.this is
997082632 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 Total brake failure happened without warning. part numbers replaced include: accumulator 3520224, master cylinder 3636719 and the f-module as (ecm)
997082631 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 Total brake failure happened without warning. part numbers replaced include: accumulator 3520224, master cylinder 3636719 and the f-module as (ecm)
997082630 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 Total brake failure happened without warning. part numbers replaced include: accumulator 3520224, master cylinder 3636719 and the f-module as (ecm)
998082358 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 Brake system failed while in parking lot 3 times. would not stop vehicle without shifting into netrual. brake light came on when system failed.
998082357 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 Brake system failed while in parking lot 3 times. would not stop vehicle without shifting into netrual. brake light came on when system failed.
998082356 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 Brake system failed while in parking lot 3 times. would not stop vehicle without shifting into netrual. brake light came on when system failed.
999082260 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 Anti lock brake light came on while driving vehicle unable to stop car without pressing down with both feet dealer adviases this was a common problem
999081952 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
996081936 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 BRAKES DO NOT STOP CAR PROPERLY. *AK
996081880 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 SUDDENLY NO BRAKES, HAD TO HAVE TOWED. ABS PUMP FAILURE, REPLACED ABS PUMP RELAY. *AK
998081834 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 Abs brakes went out about 10 months ago. regular braks work fine, but abs brake lights message, that the abs is out, keeps coming on my message
998081821 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
998080717 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 I had to guess on dates because since last year at around 90,000 miles the anti-lock brakes are disabled almost every time i hit the brakes. i have
996080154 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 Six incidents of total brake failure (abs) resulting in vehicle being towed to dealer. replace pump motor four times. replace master cylinder,
996079772 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 NO SUMMARY
997079591 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 Anti-lock brakes failed and complete system was replaced at my expense. i recently learned that other allante owners had reported it to you, and i
0000079496 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 Convertible top will not secure and will fly open ,causing a potential saftey hazard to me or, passenger, or other drivers. it seems, even though
998077948 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE ALLANTE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS OF DRIVERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.
998077733 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 Under normal braking conditions brakes work as they are supposed to, but if any additional braking pressure is needed the brakes fail while displaying
999077628 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 After approximately 5 minutes of driving, i was braking for a traffic light and the brake pedal depressed as normal and then i heard a mettalic "clunk
997076154 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 WHEN THE BRAKES GO OUT IT IS ALL YOU CAN DO TO STOP THE CAR.
995075939 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 When braking, especially in cold weather, i get a warning light that says antilock disabled and a skipping feeling in the brake pedal. on occasion,
994075880 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
997075846 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
997075781 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 My wife was driving through the neighborhood when she tried braking the pedal was very hard she had to slow down with engine it was lucky that she was
996075755 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 Both abs system and brake system failed at the same time. i had absolutely no brakes. dealer replaced abs pump as repair. one week later, both
998075651 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 ABS FAILURE COMMON TO CADILLAC ALLANTES WITH BOSCH ABS SYSTEMS
0000075621 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 I've had 3 master cylinders put in my allante- one when i bought it- i had to wait 2 weeks to get it- i thought how great they are putting new
997075617 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER.
998075573 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 After leaving a parking lot and turning on to a boulevard, accellerated to about 15 mph and then applied brakes because of heavy traffic ahead. abs
998075560 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 WHEN COMING TO QUICK, HARD STOP, ANTI-LOCK BECOMES DISABLED.
999059042 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR BRAKES FAILED. MJS
998058641 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 ANTI LOCK BRAKES CONTINUALLY EXPERIENCE FAILURE. MJS
996058190 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 ABS MASTER CYLINDER FAILED RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE PEDAL PRESSURE AND LOSS OF STOPPING ABILITY.
0000055524 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL.
0000044581 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 ABS BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO A DESIGN DEFECT.
0000040383 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1987 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
994037583 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 MY CONVERTIBLE TOP BLEW BACK; THE JACK SCREWS WHICH HOLD IT DOWN DISENGAGED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE.
996036694 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 CONVERTIBLE TOP HAS FLOWN OFF SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO FAILURE OF THE FASTNERS, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.
002184938 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
002174896 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 While drving, anti lock brake system failed. power went out, and had to apply brakes manually to stop vehicle. *ak consumer states unable to get
002167486 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 While driving 70 and applying brakes, the abs system failed, causing loss of vehicle control. *ak the dealer replaced the accumulator, but did not
002167476 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 While driving 70 and applying brakes, the abs system failed, causing loss of vehicle control. *ak the dealer replaced the accumulator, but did not
001160126 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 While coming to a stop at about 25 mph applied brakes and heard a clunking sound.then, brake pedal went to the floor. he was able to coast to side
000156650 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 Brakes with no power assist. brake pedal became very hard. abs was completely disabled. vehicle was slow to stop. had taken vehicle to dealer. had
001144937 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1993 While starting vehicle in a parking lot, billows of white smoke came from tail pipe. dealership informed consumer that engine cylinders were leaking
001144930 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1993 While starting vehicle in a parking lot, billows of white smoke came from tail pipe. dealership informed consumer that engine cylinders were leaking
0000127986 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 When applying brake the vehicle failed to stop and the driver went through red light. the brake system for this vehicle fails without warning and is
000119180 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 BRAKES FAILED IN THE PROCESS IN COMING TO A STOP. THEN VEHICLE WAS FREE WHEELING UNTIL THEY WERE PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR.*AK
000119173 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 BRAKES FAILED IN THE PROCESS IN COMING TO A STOP. THEN VEHICLE WAS FREE WHEELING UNTIL THEY WERE PRESSED ALMOST TO THE FLOOR.*AK
0000115737 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 Due to sun light plastic housing of seatbelts they have cracked . internal parts within seatbelts assemlby have failed due to poor manufacturing,
000109907 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 While driving stepped on the brakes pedal and it felt hard. then, took it for repairs ,and brake master cylinder was replaced. , recently, abs
000109906 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 While driving stepped on the brakes pedal and it felt hard. then, took it for repairs ,and brake master cylinder was replaced. , recently, abs
000109899 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 While driving stepped on the brakes pedal and it felt hard. then, took it for repairs ,and brake master cylinder was replaced. , recently, abs
999108129 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 Abs brake problems; right after the vehicle was started a message would appear on the message center(anit lock brakes disabled). about two months
999108122 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1988 Abs brake problems; right after the vehicle was started a message would appear on the message center(anit lock brakes disabled). about two months
0000107802 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1991 ABS INDICATION LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON/OFF. DEALER STATED THAT ABS DOES NOT WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
002101756 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 Top latch mechanism failed to hold, as investigated by nhtsa in pe97-050. car had been inspected 9/99 at dealer, per cadillac special policy 98045.
001101526 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 EVERY ALLANTE OWNER SEEMS TO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DT
002095329 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
002095322 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
999094791 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1992 Brake warning light is coming on and sometimes brakes are too hard to stop without pumping. dealer wants $5000 to replace master cylinder but admits
002093348 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1990 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
002090780 CADILLAC ALLANTE 1989 Pedal went to the floor, no brakes, then the abs pump started and brakes returned. the brake systems has become unreliable. rear brakes were not

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