*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Equipment
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC ALLANTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. ..UPDATED 03/18/13 *BF THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AC MALFUNCTIONED COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED A 1994 RECALL# 94V158000. UPDATED 03/27/13
Jul 19, 2012 · 160,000 milesElectrical system › Wiring › Front underhoodFire
1993 ALLANTE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT AREA, BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS ACCOUNT NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE PER STATE FARM INS CO. DAMAGE APPEARED SLIGHT, JUST BURNT WIRES AND CONNECTORS AND RELAYS. FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH GARDEN HOSE. SIMILAR OCCURRENCE TO MR KIT BONHAM JUN 03. FIRE STARTED IN SAME PLACE, UNABLE TO PUT IT OUT, WAS ON INTERSTATE, VEHICLE TOTALLY BURNED. ALSO TOTAL LOSS PER INSURANCE CO. *JB
Jul 21, 2005 · 77,545 milesInterior lighting
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 WERE TOO FAINT TO BE SEEN BY THE CONSUMER AND THE CLICKING INDICATOR COULD NOT BE HEARD. AT NIGHT THE DASH INDICATOR WAS VISIBLE. THE CONSUMER OWNS TWO VEHICLES THAT ARE IDENTICAL IN MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR AND BOTH ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK *NLM *SC *JB
Sep 25, 2002 · 44,000 milesExterior lighting › Turn signal
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 FAINT TO BE SEEN NOR CAN THE CLICKING SOUND BE HEARD. AT NIGHT THE DASH INDICATOR IS VISIBLE. THE CONSUMER OWNS TWO VEHICLES THAT ARE IDENTICAL IN MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR AND BOTH ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. *CT *SC
Sep 25, 2002 · 22,000 milesEngine and engine cooling › Engine
WHILE STARTING VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, BILLOWS OF WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM TAIL PIPE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ENGINE CYLINDERS WERE LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE. *JG *AK
Mar 18, 2001Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
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. *AK THIS VEHICLE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A SOLUTION FOR THE CURRENT BRAKE FAILURES. THE CONSUMER SAYS THE VEHICLE WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *YH
Jan 1, 2001Electrical system › Horn
ABOUT 2 AM WHILE MY CAR WAS IN MY LOCKED GARAGE THE HORN WENT OFF. I INVESTIGATED AND WHEN I PUSHED ON THE HORN PAD IT STOPPED. WENT BACK TO BED. AN HOUR OR SO LATER IT WENT OFF AGAIN. THIS TIME WHEN I OPENED THE CAR DOOR IT STOPPED. SOMETIME LATER I WENT TO A DEALER AND HAD THE HORN DISCONNECTED SINCE IT WAS GOING TO COST OVER $800 TO INSTALL A NEW HORN PAD. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAPPENS BECAUSE THE HORN PAD AREA IS TOO CONGESTED AND ANYTHING, SUCH AS TEMPERATURE CHANGE OR AFFECT OF HUMIDITY CAN SET OFF THE HORN. THIS I CONSIDER A MANUFACTURE DEFECT , A SAFETY CONCERN, AND A NUISANCE, SINCE THE HORN CAN GO OFF AT ANYTIME OR ANYPLACE. A HORN IS NOT OFTEN USED AND I DON'T RECALL IF I EVER…
Feb 15, 2000Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
WHILE DRIVING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FLEW OFF UNEXPECTEDLY, STRIKING THE DRIVER,AND MAY HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. ALSO, HAPPENED TO CONSUMER OF 1991 ALLANTE. COMMON PROBLEM, EVEN HAVE A WEB SITE FOR THESE CONVERTIBLE TOP PROBLEMS AT ALLANTE. DEALER REPLACED THE TOP, BUT THE PROBLEM REOING A NEW LONGER PIN INSTALLED BUT AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
Jan 1, 1995
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