Problems with 2000 Cadillac DeVille STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac deville. the contact was driving 25 mph when she applied the brakes and the brake pedal was depressed into the floor board abnormally. in addition, there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time. upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered a brake fluid leak under the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was determined that the brake line was rusted thoroughly. the contact also stated that the rear doors were not able to be opened from the interior of the vehicle. the failure and the current mileages were 85,000.

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds or while stationary, the exterior side view mirrors and front roof pillars obstructed the view and created blind spots to the front sides of the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that there were other models which had the side mirrors attached to the door, instead of the window pillar. the contact had noticed many newer model vehicles, such as the nissan versa and mini cooper being manufactured this way. the manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. updated 12/18/06. *jb

The vehicle stalled intermittently. the brakes failed, and the vehicle was involved in two front end collisions. *ak there was a funny noise in the engine at idle speed. the engine would lose power and stall. the service manager suggested that there were problems with the 2000-2004 model with this same problem. the front brake linings were worn, the dash pad was peeling at the leading edge near the defrost edge near the defrost grille due to delamination and the coin holder housing had come apart and split at the seam. *sc the crankshaft position sensor was replaced. *jb

The vehicle experienced a jerk. *jb

Consumer was traveling on the highway and suddenley vehicle accelerated and took off in traffic, consumer had both feet on the brakes, the vehicle did not respond appropriately for brakes, vehicle was out of control. *ak consumer states that the drivers seat heater is inoperative, driver and passenger front seat belt buckles were out of position, and the passenger side plastic retainer was broke, while pulling into a parking space consumer lost all power steering, dealer replaced rack and pinion, engine is making a knocking noise, while accelerating vehicle started in third gear, which the gears seem to lock up internally, vehicle starts vibrating at approximately 50 mph, the right center dash a/c vent closes by it self, the night vision lens is cracked and the console holder and latch broke.*yd

Vehicle has stalled on several occasions, consumer noticed that the engine wires was half an inch thick and the engine mounts were broken, which were possibliy causing vehicle to stall.*jb

Vehicle has never been struck however has a deep gash in the fiber glass structure below the bumper on the front end passenger side, the dealership states this is a common occurence, possibile structure design weakness. claim# c03326427 *jb consumer states they have heard nothing from cadillac. *slc

Sunvisors on passenger's and driver's sides will not push fowaard beyond verticle position, blocking drivers vision. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further information.*ak