This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Diagnostic check results: Random mix-fire (tune up) secondary air injection evaporative emission sensor (pressure in tank) torque converter clutch solenoid (inside transmission) engine metal over temp. Strut & maintenance traction control light remains on.
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. She restarted the vehicle and within a few minutes it began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic five times who was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure occurred intermittently. The failure had been ongoing for more than a year while driving various speeds. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 92,416. Updated 10/05/10 updated 10/07/10
When pulling up to a stop sign or light the engine shut down. Did not have brakes or power steering. It did this anytime when driving below 35 mph. Vehicle was taken to GMC dealer 6 times. They have changed egr valve, installed a recorder for 20 days, cleaned piston washers, they flushed fuel injection system, and changed crank shaft sensors. But problem recurred. The problem started on August 20, 2003.
While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the problem was the crank sensor.
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- Reading, MA, USA