1994 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 1994 Cadillac Seville problems
The 1994 Cadillac Seville, particularly the STS model, is known for certain common problems that owners have reported. These issues include serpentine belt wear, road sensing shocks, transmission problems, strut replacement, and fuel pump replacement.
- Road Sensing Shocks: The road sensing shocks in the 1994 Cadillac Seville can wear out prematurely, especially if the car has not been well-maintained by the previous owner. These shocks are responsible for providing a smooth ride and ensuring proper road handling. If they are worn out, they will need to be replaced to restore the car's ride quality and handling.
- Transmission Problems: Some owners of the 1994 Cadillac Seville have reported transmission issues, such as the transmission not shifting over 2 gears or not shifting properly into 3 or overdrive. Replacing the solenoids or the entire transmission may be necessary to resolve these issues.
- Strut Replacement: The 1994 Cadillac Seville's struts may need to be replaced after a certain mileage, as was the case with one owner who reported replacing the struts after the car reached 300,000 km. Struts are crucial for maintaining the car's ride height, handling, and suspension performance. Replacing them when necessary will ensure that the car continues to perform at its best.
- Fuel Pump Replacement: The 1994 Cadillac Seville's in-tank fuel pump may also need to be replaced, as one owner reported doing after the car reached 300,000 km. The fuel pump is responsible for delivering fuel to the engine, and if it fails, the car will not be able to start or run properly. Replacing the fuel pump when necessary will ensure that the car continues to run smoothly and reliably.
In summary, the 1994 Cadillac Seville has several common problems that owners have reported, including serpentine belt wear, road sensing shocks, transmission problems, strut replacement, and fuel pump replacement. Regular maintenance and timely repairs can help prevent these issues from becoming more serious and costly.
What engine is in a 1994 Cadillac Seville?
4.6 L V81994 Cadillac Seville / Engine
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.
How much was a brand new Cadillac in 1994?
For reference, the 1994 Cadillac Seville originally had a starting sticker price of $42,265, with the range-topping Seville STS Touring Sedan 4D starting at $45,515.
When 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 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.
When 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 kind of car is a Seville?
The Cadillac Seville is a mid-size, four-door luxury car. It is smaller than the Cadillac DeVille, and it has also been called “internationally sized” at times.
Why won't my Cadillac Seville start?
The most common reasons a Cadillac Seville won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
1994 Cadillac Seville car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Cadillac Seville problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Visibility problems
- Power train problems
- Equipment problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Cadillac Seville vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1994 Cadillac Seville
The NHTSA has received 62 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Cadillac Seville. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Cadillac Seville vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G6KY5293RU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THIS VEHICLE IS FACTORY EQUIPPED WITH A DELCO/BOSE SOUND SYSTEM. I WAS DRIVING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES AND 1/4 MILE, THE RADIO SOUND BECAME DISTORTED AND INTERRUPTED. THE VEHICLE'S VOLTAGE DISPLAY INDICATED 13.3 VOLTS, RATHER THAN THE NORMAL 14.2 OR ABOVE. I TURNED OFF THE RADIO. I NOTICED AN ODOR I IDENTIFIED AS "HOT ELECTRICAL." I IMMEDIATELY PULLED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION KEY. VISIBLE SMOKE WAS FLOWING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE AREA OF THE LEFT REAR RADIO SPEAKER UNDER THE REAR WINDOW. I OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD TO ACCESS THE BATTERY AND OPENED THE TRUNK. THE TRUNK LINER MATERIAL ON THE ROOF OF THE TRUNK BETWEEN THE SEAT BACK AND TRUNK OPENING WAS BURNING. THE FLAMES WERE SPREADING IN A CIRCULAR PATTERN CENTERED ON THE LEFT REAR SPEAKER. I PULLED THE BURNING MATERIAL FROM THE VEHICLE AS MY FRIEND BROUGHT ME A DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER. I PUT OUT THE FIRE AS ANOTHER FRIEND DISCONNECTED THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE. THESE SPEAKERS HAVE AN ELECTRONIC MODULE MOUNTED TO THEM. THE MODULE WAS BURNED AND THE WIRES LEADING TO IT WERE BURNED AS FAR BACK AS THE TRUNK LINING MATERIAL HAD BURNED. I ISOLATED THE BURNED MODULE AND DAMAGED PORTION OF THE WIRES LEADING TO IT BY CUTTING THE WIRE HARNESS. I INSULATED THE WIRES AND CONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. THE RADIO PLAYED NORMALLY THROUGH THE REMAINING SPEAKERS. THE VOLTAGE INDICATOR SHOWED NORMAL VOLTAGE, 14.2 - 14.3 VOLTS. I OBSERVED NO ANOMALIES OR WARNINGS. NO FUSES NOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIPPED TO INTERRUPT THE POWER TO THE MODULE AND PREVENT THE FIRE. THE DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO THE SPEAKER AND SURROUNDING TRUNK LINING MATERIAL. I AM SURE IF THIS ISSUE BEGAN AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO A FIRE EXTINGUISHER, THE RESULT WOULD HAVE BEEN A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-01
- VIN: 1G6KS52Y8RU
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE THROTTLE IS STILL OPEN AFTER RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL, CAUSING THE CAR TO CONTINUE MOVEMENT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP. SIMILAR TO RECALL CAMPAIGN 93V164000. *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-28
- VIN: 1G6KS52Y0RU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I OWN A 1994 CADILLAC 4 DOOR SEVILLE. I AM THE SECOND OWNER. RECENTLY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TUNE UP THE VEHICLE, I DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC COVER COVERING THE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR MOUNTED ON THE FIREWALL HAD LITERALLY BEGAN TO DISINTEGRATE. THIS EXPOSED THE INSIDE INSULATION WHICH IS WITHIN INCHES OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE IF NOT PROTECTED. I HAVE TAKEN DIGITAL PHOTOS OF THE AREA AND CAN PRESENT THEM TO THE NHTSA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE BLOWER MOTOR PLASTIC COVER JUST LITERALLY FALLS OFF THE FIREWALL..ITS CRACKS LIKE THE CHOCOLATE COVERING A CAKE SO TO SPEAK..TOUCH IT AND IT JUST FLAKES OFF IN CHUNKS LIKE YOU WERE BREAKING A CANDY BAR IN HALF. I HAVE ALSO SAVED SOME OF THOSE PIECES FOR YOUR PERUSAL. NOW THE PROBLEM IS THE MORE I DRIVE, THE MORE PLASTIC FALLS OFF THE PLASTIC HOUSING. I AM AFRAID THAT AFTER A WHILE I WON'T BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH OUT THE CHANCE OF A FIRE IN THAT AREA. *JB
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-16
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HE FELT BOILING WATER HIT HIS FEET. HE HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND PARK IT. THIS CAUSED BURNS TO BOTH OF HIS FEET. HE IS A MECHANIC AND FEELS IT IS BECAUSE THE HEATER CORE BUSTED. HE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE OF THE BURNS TO HIS FEET. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-09
- VIN: 1G6KY529XRU
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT IN 7-04. HE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2000. WHEN HE DROPPED THE FUEL TANK TO GET TO THE FUEL PUMP HE NOTICED THE ELECTRICAL WIRES GOING INTO THE PUMP WERE BLACK. WHEN HE UNSCREWED THE PUMP HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL WERE WIRES WERE FRIED. HE TOOK THE FUEL PUMP TO A COUPLE OF CAR PARTS RETAIL PLACES, AND THEY TOLD HIM THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT. A MECHANIC AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONTACT THAT WHEN RUN NINES THE CAR A LOT THE FUEL PUMP LOOKED LIKE THAT, THE WIRES WERE FRIED TOGETHER. THE MECHANIC IMPLIED THAT HE HAD SEEN A LOT OF FUEL PUMPS IN CADILLAC THAT LOOKED LIKE THAT. ALSO, TOLD THE CONTACT THAT BECAUSE THE FUEL TANK WAS SEALED IT WAS MORE THAN LIKELY IT WILL NOT CATCH ON FIRE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-22
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1G6KY5299RU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
- Summary: 1994 CADILLAC SEVILLE HAD HOT COOLANT POUR ONTO THE DRIVER'S FOOT CAUSING SEVERE BURNS.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE HEATER CORE HAD RUPTURED, IN ADDITION THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE WATER PUMP WATER PUMP HOUSING, HOSES AND THERMOSTAT. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-18
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: OIL WAS LEAKING OUT THE LOWER CRANK CASE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER, AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6KS52Y4RU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6KS5248RU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN AIR BAG PROBLEM. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. *AK *SC THE VEHICLE HIT A LIGHT POLE. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-15
- VIN: 1G6KY5293RU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,TIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I CALL THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE SYSTEM OVERHEATING AFTER A FEW WEEKS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT DOING ANYTHING IN HELPING ME WITH THE VEHICLE, NOT EVEN TOWTRUCK. I CALL THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN BEFORE MY WARRANTY IS ABOUT TO EXPIRED AND HE SAID HE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP ME. THE BRAKES WERE BAD ON THE CAR AND THE COOLING SYSTEM HAD A HOLE IN IT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G6KY5296RU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING FIVE TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR, CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE PADS TO SMOKE AND CATCH ON FIRE. CONSUMER REPLACED THE REAR CALIPERS/ROTORS AND MASTER CYLINDER. CONSUMER CALLED GMC, AND WAS TOLD THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED CONSUMER WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-01
- VIN: 1G6KS52Y4RU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE POSITIVE POST OF THE BATTERY WAS CRACKED AND LEAKED ACID. THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM HAD FAILED DUE TO THE POSITIVE TERMINAL BOLT CORRODING. SCC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-01
- VIN: 1G6KS52Y4RU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE'S POSITVE BATTERY POST WILL OPEN CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF AND UNABLE TO START. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS DEALERSHIP STATED STRESS ON THE POSITIVE TERMINAL CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DIE OUT, THE BATTERY TO CRACK AND LEAK ACID. CORROSION WAS ALSO FOUND IN THE BATTERY TRAY AND THE BATTERY AND CABLES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS THE FOURTH BATTERY REPLACED. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6KY5297RU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH CRANK CASE LOWER SEAL ON THE 4.6 NORTHSTAR ENGINE AND MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RESPONDED. OIL LEAK IS HITTING EXAUST AND CAT CONVERTER WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND A RECALL FOR REPAIR. THERE IS A TSB ON THIS ISSUE , BUT NO RECALL. I WANT A FIX!!! LOCAL DEALER WANTS OVER $2000 FOR REPAIR! DT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-25
- VIN: 1G6KS52Y6RU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ON 7/25/01, ENGINE OVERHEATED AS PER ENGINE SCREEN. 255 DEGREES. REPLACED "FAILED THERMOSTAT" TOPPED OFF COOLANT AND RECHECKED. CAR SMELLED LIKE ENGINE HOT. VEHICLE LOST COOLANT. CALLED PUTNAM CADILLAC/BUICK. THEY CHANGED OIL & CHECKED. NO DETECTION OF OVERHEATING. 7/23/02 CAR DRIVEN TO PUTNAM CADILLAC. $5,153 CHARGED TO TEAR DOWN HEADS & FOUND 5 STRIPPED HEAD BOLTS ON FRONT BANK AND ONE ON REAR BANK. SIX TOTAL THREAD REPAIRS. CYLINDER HEAD PRESSURE TESTED. RESURFACED & RESET VALVES. 6 HELI COILS INSTALLED. REINSTALL CYLINDER HEADS AFTER MACHINE SHOP REPAIRS. HEADS WERE CHECKED FOR WARPAGE DUE TO EXTREME HEAT CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER'S OVER-TORQUING THE HEAD BOLTS AND SPINNING THEM IN THEIR THREADS. NEW VALVE SEALS ADDED. REPLACED WATER PUMP. CADILLAC SERVICING CENTER REVEALED THAT NUMEROUS OTHER 94 SLS CADILLACS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AT OTHER SERVICE CENTERS TO HAVE THE SAME FLAW OF "LOOSE HEADBOLTS COMING LOOSE FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK CAUSING HEAD GASKETS TO LEAK & OVERHEATING." THIS IS DANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE BECAUSE THE COMPUTER IN THE ENGINE STATES "SHUT OFF ENGINE" THIS OCCURRED JULY 23, 2002 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT . WE HAD TO PULL OFF THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY AND ALLOW THE CAR'S TEMPERATURE TO DECLINE. WE LIMPED HOME DANGEROUSLY BY HAVING TO DRIVE SLOWLY AND STOP SEVERAL TIMES TO KEEP THE TEMPERATURE DOWN.*AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-17
- VIN: 1G6KS52Y8RU
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TIRE WAS SO HOT INSERT ON HUB CAPE BLEW OFF CAR.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-20
- VIN: 1G6KY5294RU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING UP MOUNTAIN ROAD DUE TO OVERHEATING. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS BLOWN HEAD GASKETS DUE TO LOOSENING OF HEAD BOLTS. PROBLEM IS USE OF STEEL BOLTS DIRECTLY IN ALUMINUM BLOCK WHICH VIBRATE LOOSE OVER TIME, CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. WIDELY RECOGNIZED PROBLEM BY REPAIR SHOPS AND THERE IS A TECHNICAL SEVICE BULLETIN ADDRESSING THIS REPAIR; NEVERTHELESS CADILLAC CLAIMS IT IS NOT AWARE OF ANY DESIGN DEFECT AND REFUSES TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR. REPAIR COST $4,600 TO REBUILD ENGINE OR $7,800 TO REPLACE ENGINE. PROBLEM DEVELOPED WITH NO WARNING AND CAUSED OCCUPANT AND FAMILY TO BE STRANDED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-20
- VIN: 1G6KY5294RU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING UP MOUNTAIN ROAD DUE TO OVERHEATING. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS BLOWN HEAD GASKETS DUE TO LOOSENING OF HEAD BOLTS. PROBLEM IS USE OF STEEL BOLTS DIRECTLY IN ALUMINUM BLOCK WHICH VIBRATE LOOSE OVER TIME, CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. WIDELY RECOGNIZED PROBLEM BY REPAIR SHOPS AND THERE IS A TECHNICAL SEVICE BULLETIN ADDRESSING THIS REPAIR; NEVERTHELESS CADILLAC CLAIMS IT IS NOT AWARE OF ANY DESIGN DEFECT AND REFUSES TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR. REPAIR COST $4,600 TO REBUILD ENGINE OR $7,800 TO REPLACE ENGINE. PROBLEM DEVELOPED WITH NO WARNING AND CAUSED OCCUPANT AND FAMILY TO BE STRANDED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-11-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G6KS52YXRU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT 1 MONTH. IT WAS STARTED, ALLOWED TO RUN FOR A FEW MINUTES, THEN MOVED APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET TO ANOTHER LOCATION IN OUR YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE KEYS REMOVED. ABOUT 20 MIN. LATER, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. BURNING PIECES OF PLASTIC WERE SEEN FALLING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. TWO FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE EMPTIED IN ATTEMPT TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND FINALLY PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. WE CONTACTED THE PRODUCT ALLEGATIONS DEPT. AT CADILLAC. THEY ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR LOSS. OUR INSURANCE HAD EXPIRED 11 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRE WITHOUT OUR KNOWLEDGE. THEY FAILED TO NOTIFY US OR OUR LEIN HOLDER THAT WE NO LONGER HAD INSURANCE ON THE CAR. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6KY5292RU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15-25 MPH REAR ENDED A VEHICLE IN FRONT AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER FELT THAT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A PRIOR ACCIDENT DUE TO AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G6KY5292RU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15-25 MPH ON A WET ROAD APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID REAR ENDING A VEHICLE IN FRONT, BUT BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND VEHICLE CRASHED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-14
- VIN: 1G6KD52B7RU
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER DIAGNOSED THAT FUEL PUMP SHORTED OUT. CONSUMER REPLACED IT WITH NEWLY DESIGNED FUEL PUMP.*AKTHE ORIGINAL PUMP HAD A FAULTY DESIGN WHICH CAUSED IT TO COLLAPSE SQUEEZING THE HOT GROUND WIRING TOGETHER RESULTING IN THE FUEL PUMP SHORTING OUT AND BLOWING THE PUMP FUSE. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-28
- VIN: 1G6KY5299RU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS STRETCHED RESULTING IN OIL LEAK AND HEAD GASKET FAILURE. LEAK VARIES FROM DROPS ON GARAGE FLOOR TO SMOKING OIL CLOUD FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CADILLAC MISDIAGNOSED PROBLEM WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND PERFORMED WRONG REPAIR TWICE. CADILLAC WILL NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM REGARDLESS OF ENGINE MILEAGE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G6KY5295RU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE HALF CASE OIL SEAL FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKAGE, POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE HAZARD. *MJS
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-28
- VIN: 1G6KY5290RU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I UNDERSTAND FROM MY MECHANIC THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CASES OF CRACKED TRANSMISSION CASES, WHICH ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. I WOULD HAVE HOPED THAT CADILLAC WOULD PAY FOR THE PARTS TO REPAIR THIS REPAIR, SINCE IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FATILITY. DO PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE A SAFETY ISSUE LIKE THIS IS ACTED UPON? *AK
1994 Cadillac Seville recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1994 Cadillac Seville.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Summary: IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Consequence: AN OIL LEAK THAT CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE RETAINING BRACKET.
- Consequence: THE DISENGAGED THROTTLE CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THETHROTTLE CAM MECHANISM, RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE STICKING IN EITHER THE OPENPOSITION OR CLOSED POSITION. WHEN THE THROTTLE STICKS IN THE OPEN POSITION,UNWANTED VEHICLE ACCELERATION WILL OCCUR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: INSPECT THROTTLE CABLES TO ENSURE THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE IS FULLY SEATED IN THE RETAINING BRACKET AND INSTALL A CABLE TIE STRAP TO SECURE THE CABLE IN ITS CORRECT SEAT.
Negative 1994 Cadillac Seville car reviews
Positive 1994 Cadillac Seville car reviews
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The Seville has been pretty good to me over the last eleven years. Although I have had to replace a couple of things on it in the last year that have gotten a little out of wack, this is to be expected with any car over ten years old. Overall, the car is great and I see it still being around for a long time. It still has a great ride and works really well as long as its maintenance is up to date. I would never trade this car, not even for a new CTS. I highly recommend a Cadillac to anyone, and I know they just make them even better with time.
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Your 1994 Cadillac Seville STS has a fantastic Northstar motor! It's both smooth and powerful. With 145,000 miles, it only needs a little oil added between changes, but why bother when it's time to change it anyway? I love the neat feature that shows the remaining oil life percentage. If you do a lot of highway driving, you can go up to 7,000 miles between changes. The gas mileage is great too, getting between 18 and 22 m.p.g. whether you're driving in the city or on the highway. I find the cruise control feature to be really slick and use it extensively. I set it for 8 m.p.h over the speed limit and never worry about getting a ticket. The leather is really nice, the trunk space is abundant, and the dashboard display is good.
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Great service vehicle! It's been very reliable, with repairs limited to just tires and a computer replacement that was covered under warranty in the first 5 years.
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Hi there! I'm a proud owner of a 1994 Seville STS. This car drives and rides like a dream! I got it for a great price, but I have to admit that I've spent quite a bit on repairs. The Northstar engine is very sensitive and requires regular maintenance, but it's totally worth it to keep this beauty running smoothly. If you take good care of it, you'll avoid expensive repairs down the road.
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I really enjoy my Cadillac, and I'm currently looking for a new car for my wife. However, I've noticed that the new car salespeople tend to become quiet when I mention that I drive a STS. Interestingly, they have a lot to say about my wife's car, which is a Mercury Sable (which has been a wonderful car).
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1994 Cadillac Seville Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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Ahmed Muller 2024-09-13
I have owned 2 Cadillacs so far, and they were wonderful automobiles. However, both vehicles experienced significant issues after reaching 70,000 miles. I have had to pay for several repairs, including the transmission, water pump, shocks and struts, power window motor, front brake calipers and rotors. Despite these challenges, I remain confident in the quality of Cadillacs and their ability to provide a luxurious driving experience.
Matt Wyman 2024-04-25
After owning the car for a year, I unfortunately experienced some issues with the transmission and air compressor. Additionally, the paint on the roof, hood, and trunk lid has faded, and there have been some oil leaks from the engine that have affected my driveway. The interior has also experienced some wear and tear, with the seat splitting and the door panels coming apart. Despite these challenges, I remain hopeful that these issues can be repaired. When I reached out to the Cadillac factory representative, I was disappointed to hear that they were unable to assist me with a used car. However, I appreciate their time and hope to find a solution to these problems soon. While this experience has been frustrating, I will continue to explore other options for my future car purchases.