2001 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 2001 Cadillac Seville problems
Based on the search results, there are several common problems with the Cadillac Seville 2001, which are discussed in detail below:
- Ignition Lock Cylinder: The ignition lock cylinder in the Cadillac Seville 2001 may have issues with wires breaking in the steering column, which can cause the anti-theft system to kick in and prevent the car from starting. A diagnosis is needed to determine the exact cause of the problem, and a full replacement of the ignition lock cylinder could cost anywhere from $145 to $173.
- Water Pump or Radiator Leaks: The cooling system in the Cadillac Seville 2001 may have issues with the water pump or radiator leaking coolant, which can cause the engine to overheat and potentially lead to a blown head gasket. This can be a costly repair, and it's important to address the issue as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
- Crankshaft Position Sensor: The crankshaft position sensor in the Cadillac Seville 2001 may fail, causing the engine to stall intermittently. This can be a safety issue, and it's important to have the sensor replaced as soon as possible to prevent further problems.
- Power Window Regulators: The power window regulators in the Cadillac Seville 2001 may fail, causing the window to fall into the door and not roll back up. This can be a frustrating issue, and it's important to have the regulators replaced as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
- Northstar Engine Head Gasket Issues: The Northstar engine in the Cadillac Seville 2001 may have issues with the head gasket leaking oil, which can be a costly repair. It's important to check for signs of oil leaks and have the issue addressed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
- Harmonic Balancer: The harmonic balancer in the Cadillac Seville 2001 may disintegrate, causing serpentine belt slippage and wear. This can be a safety issue, and it's important to have the balancer replaced as soon as possible to prevent further problems.
- ABS and Computer Problems: The Cadillac Seville 2001 may have issues with the ABS and computer system, which can cause a variety of problems. It's important to have these issues addressed as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
In general, the Cadillac Seville 2001 is known for having some reliability issues, and it's important to be aware of these common problems when considering purchasing one. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent many of these issues, and it's important to address any problems as soon as they arise to prevent further damage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2001 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:
- Suspension problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Steering problems
- Structure problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Cadillac Seville vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Cadillac Seville
The NHTSA has received 53 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Cadillac Seville. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Cadillac Seville vehicles.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-04
- 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-30
- 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-10
- VIN: 1G6KY54971U
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-09
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y21U
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: CAR STARTS WITH SEVERAL TURNING OF THE KEY. IT CAN TAKE UP TO 2+ MINUTES. I HAVE NO CONVIDENCE IN MY CAR ANYMORE. IT SUCH A FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-17
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y21U
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: PRESSURE OF TIRES DAMAGING RIMS AND WHEELS. HAD TO REPLACE TIRES EACH YEAR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-15
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y21U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TAKES SEVERAL TURNS OF THE IGNITION TO START. SLOW LEAK DUE TO RIM PRESSURE ON TIRES. *TR
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-07-09
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y21U
- Components: WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: HAVE TO TURN IGNITION ON SEVERAL TIMES TO START. RIMS PRESSURING TIRES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-05
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y61U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS ON ENGINE POWER AS THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS 37,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000. UPDATED 08-20-14 *BF UPDATED 09/15/2014 *JS
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-18
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y91U
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: I TRADED MY 97 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FOR A 01 CADILLAC SEVILLE WITH THE NORTH STAR MOTOR,UPON LEAVING THE CAR LOT,I NOTICED THE STEREO WAS REAL STATIC WHEN I HIT THE SLIGHTEST BUMP IN THE ROAD..I THEN TURNED AROUND AND TOOK IT RIGHT BACK..IT WAS THE BOSE AMP..(FOUND OUT 3 WEEKS LATER)(DEALER PAID FOR REPAIR,)THE VERY NEXT DAY ..I HEARD A CLICKING WHILE TURNING RIGHT,,TOOK BACK TO THE DEALER ..IT WOULDN'T DO IT THEN,,I WAS TOLD TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN IT..DROVE IT TO KY THAT WEEKEND(I LIVE IN GA) NOTICED A HUMMING NOISE IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL,,HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL HUB,,,THEN NOTICED POWER STEERING FLUID KEPT GOING DOWN,,HAD TO REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC HOSE,, A COUPLE OF TIMES I WOULD TURN THE KEY AND IT WOULDN'T START,,NO LIGHTS NO NOTHING..TURN THE KEY TO OFF POSITION,,WAIT TRY AGAIN ,,STILL NO START,,TRIED A THIRD TIME STARTED NO PROBLEM,,,IS THERE A GLITCH WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH???NOW IM HEARING THE CLICKING AGAIN WHEN I TURN RIGHT...IS THIS GOING TO COST ME MORE MONEY,,,I ALWAYS THOUGHT CADILLAC WAS THE BEST MONEY COULD BUY ,,BECAUSE OF THE FACT THEY USE TOP OF THE LINE PARTS ( THEREFORE EXPENSIVE CARS) SO YOU WONT HAVE TO WORRY,ABOUT BREAKING DOWN AND HAVING TO KEEP PUTTING MONEY IN THEM.. CADILLAC SHOULD BACK THEIR PRODUCTS WITH THE PRIDE THEY EXPECT US CONSUMERS TO HAVE WHILE DRIVING THEM.....I SHOULD HAVE KEPT MY LINCOLN. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-07
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y91U
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FUEL/IGN STARTING PROBLEMS ________________________________________ I HAVE A 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS THAT HAS BEEN HAVING INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEMS. PRESENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BUILD-UP FUEL PRESSURE IN ORDER TO START TO 41-47 PSI UNLESS I REMOVE THE REAR FUSE/RELAY BOX IGN 1 MICRO RELAY. WITH THIS RELAY REMOVED, I CAN HEAR THE FUEL PUMP BUILD-UP THE REQUIRED PSI AND THEN I CONFIRM THE BUILD-UP OF THAT PSI BY LOOKING AT MY TEST FUEL PSI GAUGE UNDER THE HOOD, THE CAR THEN STARTS NO PROBLEM, AND RUNS NO PROBLEM WITH RELAY NOT INSTALLED. WHENEVER I RE-INSTALL THIS MICRO RELAY THE FUEL SYS WILL NOT BUILD-UP THE REQUIRED PSI, IT JUST STAYS AT 0 PSI, AND OF COURSE IT WILL NOT START. I JUST REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT ASSY PLUS FUEL FILTER TODAY. THE OTHER DAY I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 25 SOUTHBOUND AND DOING 75 MPH AND THE ENGINE JUST DIED, QUIT RUNNING AND WOULD NOT RE-START. I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED HOME, THE NEXT DAY I WENT TO TROUBLESHOOT MY CADILLAC AND THE VEHICLE STARTED RIGHT UP WITH THE IGN 1 RELAY REMOVED. AS I MENTIONED EARLIER I ALREADY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP ASSY THINKING IT WOULD FIX PROBLEM AND IT DID NOT! TODAY WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE ENGINE SUDDENLY QUIT RUNNING AGAIN AND I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AND THE CAR SHOOK ALSO. I HAD TO FIND SOME SHOULDER ROOM, PULLED OVER, REMOVED IGN1 RELAY AGAIN AND THE CAR RE-STARTED NO PROBLEM AND I CONTINUED ON DRIVING TO WORK. *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-01
- VIN: 1G6KY54921U
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RELEASE; THEREFORE, THEY WERE UNABLE TO BE USED. HE FEELS THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE ABLE TO RELEASE THE BELTS. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE RETRACTOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 57,000. UPDATED 07/15/08 *BF UPDATED 07/15/08. *JB
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-09
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING SYSTEM MAKES POPPING NOISES WHEN TURNING EITHER WAY. DEALER CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-14
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING FAILS AT LOW RPM. VERY DIFFICULT TO PARK, TURN QUICKLY, NAVIGATE PARKING LOT, DRIVEWAY,ETC. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-04
- VIN: 1G6KY54931U
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE ENGINE DIED, LOSS STEERING. ALMOST COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. OBDII ERROR CODE SHOWS P0385, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR B FAILED.. 2001 SEVILLE CADILLAC STS. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-08
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y51U
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TRUNK MOLDING LEAKS PROFUSELY CAUSING DANGEROUS MOLD PROBLEM. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-25
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y51U
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: CAR VIBRATES CONSIDERABLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS PROBLEM IS OF EPIDEMIC PORPORTIONS. I FEAR THAT ONE OF THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS WILL COME APART ON THE FREEWAY INJURING MULTIPLE PEOPLE IN VICINITY. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DIAGNOSE OR FIX. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-11
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y61U
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED ENGINE OIL ON THE EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE EXTENSIVELY FROM THE CRANK CRADLE TO THE BLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A MECHANIC AND THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A REMEDY, WHICH WAS TO PULL THE MOTOR AND REPLACE IT WITH A REMAM MOTOR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 131,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000. UPDATED 01-29-08. *KB UPDATED 01/29/08 *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-13
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y81U
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I BOUGHT A CADILLAC SEVILLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER, IT VIBRATE WHEN I DRIVE IT. THE WHOLE CAR VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING IT ON A SMOOTH ROAD. THE CAR DEALER REPLACE THE TIRES, TIE-RODE, LOWER BALL JOINTS, AND STEERING ARM OR SOMETHING TO THAT EFFECT AND DONE AN ALIGNMENT ON ALL THE WHEELS. IT STILL IS VIBRATING TO THIS DAY. THEY SAY THEY CAN 'T DUPLICATE THE VIBRATION, AND DON'T WANT TO RIDE WITH ME TO SHOW ME WHAT THEY ARE CONSIDERING NORMAL AND I CAN SHOW THEM WHAT I AM FEEL AS ABNORMAL. THEY EVEN TOOK IT TO AT THE CADILLAC DEALER AND THEY DONE SOME EXPENSIVE MACHINE BALANCING ON THE TIRES AND IT STILL DOES IT. ONE MECHANIC SAID THAT I WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL IT GETS WORSE TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS OR TO GET IT FIXED. THAT DOES NOT SOUND GOOD TO ME AT ALL. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN ANY INJURES OR DEATH RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER I DON'T WANT TO THE FIRST. *NM
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-09-23
- VIN: 1G6KY54981U
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE POWER STEERING BECOMES INOPERABLE AT LOW SPEEDS, CAUSING SIGNIFICANT RISKS IN PROPER MANEUVERING. THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS IS OF PARTICULAR CONCERN, AS ONE INCIDENT RECENTLY DEMONSTRATED, WHEN I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL FAST ENOUGH. I HAD TO JERK THE CAR TO A STOP, NEARLY SCARING THE LIFE OUT OF A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN. THE CAR IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO PARALLEL PARK. *NM
SUSPENSION,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-15
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y11U
- Components: SUSPENSION,TIRES
- Summary: 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS TIRES VIBRATED AT 19,00 MILES AND HAD A SIGN OF A FLAT. *TS THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-01
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y610
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-12
- VIN: 1G6KY54961U
- Components: SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT: THE CALLER SAID A NUT CAME OFF THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT. THE CALLER'S WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND SHE HEARD A CLUNG AND WHEN SHE LOOKED THE WHEEL WAS TILTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHO FIXED IT. MANUFACTURER CANCELED THE $50.00 DEDUCTIBLE. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-19
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y61U
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 1. NO WARNING BEFORE FAILURE. ENGINE CRANK SENSORS FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. 2. ENGINE STOPS, CAR DECELERATES, NO PS, HARD TO CONTROL, NEAR ACCIDENT FROM LACK OF CONTROL OR BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. 3. CADILLAC NORTHSTAR 2000-2001 SEVILLE CRANK SENSOR (2 PER ENGINE) REPLACED REPEATEDLY. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-16
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y61U
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2001 CADILLAC SLS: THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED SERVICING OR WAS EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS. THE TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL INDICATED IT WAS AT 100% AT TIME OF INCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS AT STOP LIGHT, LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE MADE LOUD ROARING NOISE. DIAGNOSIS AT CADILLAC DEALER TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 68,000 MILES. VEHICLE IS NOW AT CADILLAC DEALER FOR COSTLY REPAIR. CALLED GM REGARDING ISSUE; INDICATED THERE IS NO RECALL SO NOTHING CAN BE DONE. DEALER DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE COMPLAINT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-17
- VIN: 1G6KS54Y51U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM KEEPS SHOWING A DEFECT WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. ACCORDING TO OWNER'S MANUAL IT HAS TO DO WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK...THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CONSUMER AND OTHERS IF THE LIGHT SIGNALS A PROBLEM. *AK *SB THIS PROBLEM HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE OCTOBER 17, 2004 TO THE PRESENT. *SB
2001 Cadillac Seville recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2001 Cadillac Seville.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE LABEL. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/55R17 TIRES, THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INCORRECTLY SPECIFIES P235/60ZR16 TIRES.
- Consequence: INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CAN DAMAGE TIRES, AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.
Negative 2001 Cadillac Seville car reviews
Positive 2001 Cadillac Seville car reviews
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The car experienced some technical issues, which were promptly resolved by the Caddy dealer. The battery was replaced due to a broken terminal, and the car was traded in to the dealer a year later. The dealer provided excellent service throughout the process.
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Hi there! I just had to share my love for this amazing red SLS with a landau roof that I saw on the showroom floor. Even after 125K miles, people still ask me if I'm willing to sell it! It's been such a great car, with a powerful get up and go and a luxurious ride. The only issue we're currently facing is a bad computer system, which can be quite expensive to repair. But we make sure to have it serviced often to keep all systems in check. Overall, I'm just so happy with this car!
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I think this is an excellent car, but I find some of the features hard to learn.
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This car has a unique exterior design that combines the best of European and Japanese styles, while the interior offers the luxury and comfort of an American car. It's definitely worth considering if you're in the market for a car that you'll enjoy driving. I always look for reasons to take it out for a spin.
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My '01 is a really great car! However, as the other reviews have stated, I have had my share of warranty work, transmission mounts, seat heaters, and those awful Goodyear tires (I traded mine in at 18K miles for Michelins). I just passed 50K and I'm glad I bought an extended warranty. I love the awesome Northstar power, the ride, and the style. I believe the new rear-wheel drive debuting next year will be a world-class vehicle.
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Are you having problems with your 2001 Cadillac Seville?
Garrison Ledner 2024-09-20
The car's acceleration may feel slow and heavy, and the front wheel drive with 300 horsepower can cause the traction control to come on frequently in slick conditions. However, replacing the factory Goodyears with Michelins can improve the situation. Although there are some minor issues that need fixing, it's fortunate that the car is still under warranty. On the bright side, the interior is comfortable and the sound system is of good quality, with plenty of standard features. While it may not be the ideal car for driving enthusiasts, it's definitely a comfortable ride. If you prioritize comfort over performance, it's worth considering a purchase. Additionally, buying a car that's a year or two old can help you avoid the huge first year depreciation hit.
Chester Pollich 2024-07-17
The car was okay for the first 25000 miles, but unfortunately we've had to take it to the shop 11 times since then.