Cadillac Seville problems
The Cadillac Seville is a mid-size luxury car manufactured by Cadillac from the 1976 to 2004 model years as a smaller-sized, premium model. It was replaced by the STS in 2004 for the 2005 model year.
Origin of the name
The name of "Cadillac's first small car" was selected over a revival of LaSalle or the GM design staff's preference, LaScala, primarily because, as noted by GM Marketing Director Gordon Horsburgh, "It had no negatives." The initial suggestion was "Leland" in honor of one of the make's founders but it was rejected because most buyers wouldn't understand the reference and Henry Leland had also founded rival Lincoln.
Hundreds of suggestions were considered: after extensive research, LaSalle was the top pick with St. Moritz a distant second, trailed further by Seville. A troubled past (LaSalle) and difficult pronunciation (St. Moritz) led to the eventual selection of the Seville nameplate.
Seville is the name of a Spanish province and its capital, renowned for its history and treasures of art and architecture. Cadillac had first used the nameplate for a two-door hardtop version of the 1956 Eldorado. 1960 was the last model year for the Eldorado Seville, returning in 1967 under a different name.
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Common Cadillac Seville problems
The Cadillac Seville, particularly the 1992-1997 models, is known for several common problems that owners have reported. Here are some of the issues in detail:
- Electrical Issues: The Seville can experience various electrical problems, including issues with the ignition lock cylinder, anti-theft system, and wiring in the steering column. These issues can prevent the vehicle from starting or cause the engine to stall intermittently.
- Cooling System Leaks: The Seville's water pump or radiator may start to leak coolant, leading to overheating and potential engine damage. This issue can be costly to repair, especially if it results in a blown head gasket.
- Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure: The crankshaft position sensor can fail in the Seville, causing the engine to stall intermittently.
- Intermittent Lighting Issues: Some Seville owners have reported intermittent lighting issues, where the low beams or position lights may not work consistently. This issue can be caused by various factors, including faulty wiring, relays, or switches.
- Climate Control Failure: The Seville's climate control system, including the heater and A/C, can malfunction due to failing door actuators. This issue can affect the vehicle's ability to maintain a comfortable temperature and may require a diagnosis and repair by a professional.
- Power Window Failure: The Seville's power windows can fail due to broken window regulators, which can cause the window to fall into the door and not roll back up.
These common problems with the Cadillac Seville can be costly to repair and may affect the vehicle's overall reliability. Regular maintenance and inspections can help identify and prevent these issues, but some problems may still occur due to the vehicle's age and design.
Is the 2004 Cadillac Seville reliable?
The 2004 Cadillac Seville receives an average consumer rating of 4.3 overall and a 4.4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average. According to drivers of the 2004 Seville, here are some of its best features: It is a reliable great driving auto.
What happened to the Cadillac Seville?
The Cadillac Seville is a mid-size luxury car manufactured by Cadillac from the 1976 to 2004 model years as a smaller-sized, premium model. It was replaced by the STS in 2004 for the 2005 model year.
What year did Cadillac stop making the Seville?
2004
The Cadillac Seville (discontinued in 2004) was a full-size performance sedan that combined responsive Northstar V8 engine power with advanced driving technology.
What replaced the Cadillac Seville?
The STS
The STS was the successor to the Cadillac Seville, which beginning in 1987 was available as an upscale performance-oriented STS (for Seville Touring Sedan) version. While smaller than the full-size DTS, the more expensive STS was the flagship sedan of the Cadillac brand.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Cadillac Seville years
We have researched Cadillac problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Cadillac Seville cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Cadillac Seville model years:
- Cadillac Seville 1996
- Cadillac Seville 1997
- Cadillac Seville 1995
- Cadillac Seville 1999
- Cadillac Seville 2002
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Cadillac Seville model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Cadillac Seville years
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Cadillac Seville car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Cadillac Seville , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Cadillac Seville vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Seville model years
A total of 60 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Seville model years
There were a total of 38 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Seville model years
There were a total of 66 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Seville model years
There were a total of 5 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 919 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Cadillac Seville . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Cadillac Seville vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Cadillac Seville 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-04
- Date Complaint: 2023-05-16
- VIN: 1G6KY54941U
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: Sunroof flew off while driving. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame debonded and the sunroof glass completely separated from the vehicle. Webasto Hollandia 700 series sunroof, Serial Number 0524386. A recall was already done for this defective product but Webasto will not fix this one because they claim this sunroof is a "different series" than what is covered by the recall, which is supposed to start with 06. I think this is just an excuse to get out of fixing the vehicle. The vehicle has no interior roof other than the small fabric slider that was there to protect the glass. The contact stated that Webasto finally agreed to send a replacement but the cost of the repair was not covered.
Cadillac Seville 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-16
- Date Complaint: 2022-12-16
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owned a 1996 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated while parked, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vents. The contact was able to exit the vehicle, and once the contact exited the vehicle, the vehicle burst into flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. No one was injured. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
Cadillac Seville 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-29
- Date Complaint: 2022-06-12
- VIN: 1G6KY5491XU
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The hard fuel rail line has begun to leak and no GM dealers carries parts to resolve problem. The 1999 STS Cadillac is in good working condition but because of the leak, it is unsafe to drive.
Cadillac Seville 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-12
- Date Complaint: 2021-09-15
- VIN: 1G6KY54933U
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I was driving the car all day and just had jumped back on highway doing around 65mph and all of a sudden the car threw itself into first gear it felt like and started accelerating on decelerating on its own jerking very violently if I wasn't wearing my seatbelt I would of went through the front windshield because it threw me forward i went from doing 65mph down to 10mph in less then 5seconds I was scared as [XXX] the steering wheel was hard to control and other cars were honking at me and it was just a mess and my car only has 100,763miles on it I barley drove it this year i will not get back in that car unless it is fixed because that's my daily driver and now its stuck in my driveway and my brother cant get his car out of the driveway so he's pissed now it wont go in reverse or wont move in neutral I left it alone I don't wanna mess with the car i already made a complaint to Cadillac and they said they will look into it and asked me for my vin but that was a few days ago they never called me or anything imagine if my nieces were in the car with me which I'm glad they Were not usually they are that [XXX] coulda killed someone and now I'm out of a car and there gonna look into it that's crazy they need to fix these cars transmission problems there having my car has never done this before and now I cant get to my job interviews because of this and still nothing is being done about it . INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Cadillac Seville 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-10
- Date Complaint: 2021-04-22
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y42U
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CAR SNAKES EXTREMELY BAD AROUND 45 TO 70 MPH SO BAD IT SHAKES THE ENTIRE CAR LIKE MY WHEELS ARE LOOSE OR BENT AND SO I BOUGHT 4 NEW WHEELS AND GOT ALIGNMENT NO HELP DID RESEARCH AND LEARNED THAT IT IS DUE TO TYPE OF TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE CAR IS A BAD BRAND THAT MESSES UP A LOT AND THAT GM HASN'T ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE WHICH IS SUCH A SHAME AND A SHAM THAT I HATE THEY ARE DOING BECAUSE IT IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX AND I HAVE TO FOOT THE BILL PLUS BUSHING ARE LOW GRADE IN FRONT END AND YOU WOULD THINK BE HIGH END VEHICLE SHOULD BE HIGH END PARTS HAPPENED FIRST ON HIGHWAY AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE
Cadillac Seville 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-03
- Date Complaint: 2021-04-15
- VIN: 1G6KY529XVU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ROUGHLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS FLICKERING ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,007.
Cadillac Seville 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-30
- Date Complaint: 2021-02-02
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y52U
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
- Summary: DRIVE TRAIN CRADLE HAS WEAKENED SIGNIFICANTLY FROM RUST. WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOOSENESS OF THE SUSPENSION FELT AND A SHIFTING EVIDENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING. I RESIDE IN MINNESOTA AND THE D.O.T. USES SALT ON THE ROADS DURING THE WINTER SEASON AND THIS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY ACCELERATED CORROSION OF VEHICLES AND THEIR EXPOSED COMPONENTS. MATERIALS USED FOR CRITICAL COMPONENTS ON VEHICLES MUST WITHSTAND THIS FACTOR OR LIVES MAY BE LOST DUE TO THIS CORROSION, FAILURE OF THE SUB-FRAME CRADLE WILL BE CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL . HELP... THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE SUCH A MAJOR COMPONENT WITH A RESISTANT COMPONENT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED NOW SINCE 2008 WHEN THIS ISSUE HAD BEEN DISCOVERED. BEAUTIFUL CAR AND I'D LIKE THE SUB=FRAME REPLACED, ONLY THAT COMPONENT NEEDED TO ENABLE ROADABILITY. PHOTO/S OF DEGRADATION UPON REQUEST.
Cadillac Seville 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-12
- Date Complaint: 2020-09-28
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y52U
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: ENGINE CRADLE/FRAME IS SEVERELY DEGRADING STRUCTURALLY DUE TO THE NORTHERN STATES PRACTICES OF SALTING/SANDING ROADS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE INTEGRITY OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL STRUCTURE IS SUCH THAT NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE, ITS SUSPENSION, STEERING AND DRIVE TRAIN STABILITY HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. THE MANUFACTURES USE OF SUBSTANDARD METALS IN ITS SUB-FRAMES IS THE REASON FOR THIS VEHICLES INSTABILITY ISSUES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOW BEEN PARKED FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS FOR FEAR OF A POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS OUTCOME, RELATED TO THE DRIVE-TRAIN FRAME INSTABILITY, WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY TO NOT ONLY THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE BUT ALSO ANYONE ELSE SHARING THE ROAD.
Cadillac Seville 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-30
- Date Complaint: 2019-05-23
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1G6KY54921U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WITH THE VEHICLE OFF AND KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT. THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM AND A GRAY SUBSTANCE EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAGS. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR FRACTURED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A LOSS OF HEARING IN THE LEFT EAR, 3 NECK FRACTURES, ABRASIONS ON THE ARMS AND LEGS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A MEDICAL INCIDENT REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER ROBERTS AUTO MALL (19 PARK LN, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335, (610) 269-8200) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT STATED THAT THE FAILURE EXPERIENCED COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Cadillac Seville 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-29
- Date Complaint: 2019-04-11
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G6KS54YX2U
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A DRIVE THRU WINDOW, THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM EXPLODED AND SMOKE FILLED THE CABIN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Cadillac Seville 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-23
- Date Complaint: 2018-10-25
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y52U
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS AND MAKING TURNS AND LANE CHANGES, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND MADE AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL CAP WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEY CADILLAC (6825 YORK AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435, (952) 388-0813), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-4766958386. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,500.
Cadillac Seville 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2017-08-14
- Date Complaint: 2018-06-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y82U
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS,ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE STOPPED BEHIND 3 VEHICLES AT A STOPLIGHT I FLORIDA A FEMALE WHO SAID SHE WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH DRIVING HER HUSBANDS STICK SHIFT VEHICLE STALLED OUT. TWO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME PULLED AROUND HER WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, THIS LEFT ABOUT TWENTY FEET BETWEEN MY CAR AND HERS. SHE ACCIDENTALLY PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND BACKED INTO MINE AT ABOUT 15 MILES PER HOUR. WHEN I STARTED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR SHE PULLED FORWARD FIFTEEN TO TWENTY FEET BEFORE THE ENGINE OF HER CAR QUIT. AS I WATCHED TO SEE WHAT SHE WAS DOING SHE GOT THE CAR STARTED AND PUT IT IN REVERSE AGAIN HITTING MY CAR AGAIN. SHE DID THIS THREE TIMES BEFORE GETTING IT IN A FORWARD GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD WITHOUT THE CAR ENGINE STALLING. AT NO TIME DID DURING THIS DID THE AIRBAGS IN THE SEVILLE DEPLOY.
Cadillac Seville 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-07
- Date Complaint: 2018-04-07
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y03U
- Components: STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I DRIVING ON I-20 WEST GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW. I STOPPED IN EMERGENCY LANE AND MY CAR WOULDN'T STAY CRANKED. THERE WERE 7 WIRES THAT WERE CUT IN HALF. I COULDN'T CRANK CAR BECAUSE THE WIRES WENT TO FUEL SYSTEM AND HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED AND SOMEONE TRAVEL 3 HRS ONE WAY TO PICK ME UP.
Cadillac Seville 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-30
- Date Complaint: 2018-03-21
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6KS52YXSU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 'TAKATA RECALL' I WAS DRIVING MY 1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE OUT OF A SHOP-RITE PARKING LOT ON SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2017 AND WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. I WAS DRIVING VERY SLOWLY AS I WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND ROUTE 46 (A BUSY HIGHWAY). MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE AIRBAGS SMASHED THE WINDSHIELD. ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 98V115000, 1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE 'PASSENGER VEHICLES INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.' I THEN CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS WHO STATED THAT MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RECALL. THEY PERFORMED AN INVESTIGATION AND INFORMED ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST ME WITH THE REPAIRS BUT REFUSED TO GIVE ME A REASON. ACCORDING TO THE NHTSA WEBSITE: 'FRONTAL AIRBAGS ARE GENERALLY DESIGNED TO DEPLOY IN 'MODERATE/SEVERE' FRONTAL OR NEAR-FRONTAL CRASHES, WHICH ARE DEFINED AS CRASHES THAT ARE EQUIVALENT TO HITTING A SOLID, FIXED BARRIER AT 8-14 MPH OR HIGHER. (THIS WOULD BE EQUIVALENT TO STRIKING A PARKED CAR OF SIMILAR SIZE AT ABOUT 16-28 MPH OR HIGHER.)' SINCE I WAS GOING MUCH SLOWER THAN 8-14 MPH, I BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL AND GM IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO ASSIST ME OR ADVISE ME?
Cadillac Seville 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-10
- Date Complaint: 2017-11-09
- VIN: 1G6KY54971U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL.
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- Model: Cadillac Seville 1987
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Model: Cadillac Seville 1989
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Model: Cadillac Seville 1986
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Model: Cadillac Seville 1988
- Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
- Model: Cadillac Seville 1997
- Report Received Date: 2004-03-04
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2004, FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES. OWNERS OF 1995 CADILLACS AND 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA WERE SENT LETTERS ON AUGUST 6, 2004. ADDITIONAL LETTERS TO OWNERS WILL BE FORTHCOMING. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
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Vehicle year: 2003
This is my first Cadillac. I'm so glad I bought it! It handles great and turns heads. It's the kind of car that makes me excited to drive every day.
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Vehicle year: 1996
I bought the car from a dealer with 40,000 miles on it. The dealer offered a free 90-day warranty, which was a great bonus. I brought the car back a week before the warranty expired because it was leaking oil, but the dealer was able to fix the problem. They also took care of all the recalls, which was a relief. Although there were some minor electrical glitches, I was able to fix them with the help of a code reader and parts from a local junkyard. Today, the car has 105,000 miles and is still running smoothly with just regular oil and gas. I often drive it to Vegas, which is an 800-mile trip, and it's always a blast to go over the mountains or Utah plains. The car has a super AC and plenty of power, and the Bose music system with CD changer turns it into a mobile concert hall. It gets 19 mpg in town and 28 mpg out of town. I would definitely choose a Seville again, even though they don't make them anymore.
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Vehicle year: 1992
I absolutely love my Seville! It's such a pleasure to drive and I'm surprised that its value is so low. I don't think I could find a replacement without spending $40,000 on a Cadillac DeVille. My wife and I take it on trips and it's exceptionally comfortable, gets great gas mileage at 27-28 mpg, and looks great too. With only 93,000 miles on it, I plan on proudly driving it for many more years to come!
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Vehicle year: 1999
I recently bought my 99 STS, which I love, after my 94 Eldo was backed into by a raised pickup. I had the Northstar oil leak controlled in the Eldo, which only had 88K miles on it and I adored its style and ride. The STS has had only one previous owner, who was actually a lovely little old lady from Pasadena. According to the carfax, the car has had over 30 services at the dealer in the Pasadena area, and she even bought the tires there! There is no evidence of any major problems in the records, but surprises can always happen!
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Vehicle year: 2002
Great power, good gas mileage, safety, good brakes, lots of fun, handles great, and roomy.
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Izaiah O'Kon 2025-02-18
Vehicle year: 1994
As a fellow teen driver, I can totally relate to your experience with your first car. It sounds like you have a great car on your hands, as long as you take good care of it. I agree that the features can be a bit overwhelming, but it's worth it for the power and comfortable turning. The all-digital display is a pretty cool touch too! I understand that the size can be a bit of a challenge, especially when it comes to parking. Just remember to be careful and aware of your surroundings. Overall, it sounds like you have a great car that will serve you well as long as you give it the care it deserves!
Jonathan Hodkiewicz 2025-02-11
Vehicle year: 1997
Luckily I bought an extended warranty with this car. Although I have had some trouble with it, the dealership has always been helpful and accommodating. I have been to the dealership 22 times in the three years that I have owned this car, but they have always been able to fix the issues. While I have had better experiences with cars made in Japan, I appreciate the effort that GM puts into their engineering. I will definitely consider buying American again in the future.
Theodore Cassin 2025-02-06
Vehicle year: 1991
Your 1991 Cadillac Seville has been through a lot with 125,000 miles on it! It's impressive that you've been able to keep it running for so long. You've had to make some repairs along the way, like replacing the fuel injectors at 120,000 miles for $1,200, and the front struts at 110,000 miles for $400. The exhaust also went bad at 122,000 miles, which cost $250 to fix. Although there are a few things that still need attention, like the driver's side power window, the rear speakers, and the rear air ride shocks, it's great that you've been able to keep it going this long. It's also understandable that the interior is showing some wear and tear after all these years. Despite the poor gas mileage of 13.5 in the city, it's clear that you've taken good care of your car.
Cesar D'Amore 2025-02-05
Vehicle year: 1993
I bought my 1993 Cadillac Seville from a lovely elderly gentleman who had a stack of dealer receipts. The car was in great condition and I got it for a steal at only $7,000! I took care of it with regular tune-ups, maintenance, and battery and alternator replacements, but unfortunately, about six weeks ago, things started to go wrong. The repairs were quite expensive, but I didn't mind because I loved my Cadillac and planned on keeping it for years to come. However, the transmission failed at just over 100,000 miles and shortly after that, the Northstar engine backfired so badly that the intake manifold shattered. After spending $1,600 on repairs, I'm now hesitant to even start the car and will have to sell it. As a lifelong Cadillac enthusiast, I was hoping that the brand had finally turned a corner after the 1977-1989 drought, but it seems I was mistaken.
Evert Hansen 2025-01-18
Vehicle year: 1994
I would highly recommend purchasing an extended warranty if you decide to buy. In my experience, I had to replace the alternator, transmission, and struts within three years, as well as deal with a major oil leak that required a 3K repair. Thanks to the extended warranty, I only had to pay 800.00 out of pocket for 7k worth of repairs. As you may know, repairs can be quite expensive, especially at the Cadillac dealer.