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Cadillac Seville Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 31 safety recalls and 801 owner complaints across 29 model years of the Cadillac Seville (1976–2004). The most-complained-about year is 1996.

31
safety recalls, all years
801
owner complaints, all years
1982
year with most recalls
1996
year with most complaints

Pick your Cadillac Seville model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Cadillac Seville09
2003 Cadillac Seville116
2002 Cadillac Seville245
2001 Cadillac Seville153
2000 Cadillac Seville238
1999 Cadillac Seville173
1998 Cadillac Seville265
1997 Cadillac Seville295
1996 Cadillac Seville2122
1995 Cadillac Seville274
1994 Cadillac Seville250
1993 Cadillac Seville242
1992 Cadillac Seville127
1991 Cadillac Seville021
1990 Cadillac Seville219
1989 Cadillac Seville15
1988 Cadillac Seville011
1987 Cadillac Seville111
1986 Cadillac Seville211
1985 Cadillac Seville16
1984 Cadillac Seville11
1983 Cadillac Seville22
1982 Cadillac Seville30
1981 Cadillac Seville21
1980 Cadillac Seville10
1979 Cadillac Seville01
1978 Cadillac Seville22
1977 Cadillac Seville01
1976 Cadillac Seville10

What Cadillac Seville owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 801 complaints with NHTSA. The 1996 model year has the most, with 122.

All Cadillac Seville recalls (31)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Cadillac Seville, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 04V110000 Reported 483,477 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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…

    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…

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997

  2. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 03V238000 Reported 102,212 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  3. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 02V067000 Reported 249 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

    Model years: 2002

  4. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 00V432000 Reported 2,075 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels.

    Model years: 2001

  5. Foundation components (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V114000 Reported 8,132 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

    Model years: 2000

  6. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 99V301000 Reported 1,284 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.

    Remedy: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

    Model years: 2000

  7. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 99V070000 Reported 29,766 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrical short can develop in the generator, even when the engine is off.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the generator.

    Model years: 1998, 1999

  8. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 98V144000 Reported 1,059 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper motor 'low' speed function can become inoperative when the motor is switched from 'high' to 'low' speed.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

    Model years: 1998

  9. Air bags

    NHTSA 98V115000 Reported 102,627 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.

    Remedy: Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.

    Model years: 1995

  10. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 97V064000 Reported 156,910 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

    Model years: 1997

  11. Electrical (equipment)

    NHTSA 95V224000 Reported 1,408 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument panel gauges and tell-tales, and a possible no-start condition. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 101, "controls and displays;" no. 108, "lamps, reflective…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster.

    Model years: 1996

  12. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 94V158000 Reported 56,269 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1993, 1994

  13. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 93V164000 Reported 8,545 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket.

    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.

    Model years: 1994

  14. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 93V088000 Reported 10,146 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. The lines can work loose, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect vehicle and, if necessary, adjust or replace the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system.

    Model years: 1993

  15. Rack and pinion (steering)

    NHTSA 91V157000 Reported 2,371 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.

    Remedy: Install pinch bolt.

    Model years: 1992

  16. Floor shift (power train)

    NHTSA 90V164000 Reported 63,964 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.

    Remedy: Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

    Model years: 1990

  17. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 90V028000 Reported 10,166 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.

    Remedy: Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.

    Model years: 1990

  18. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 89V102000 Reported 1,755,897 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).

    Remedy: Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.

    Model years: 1984, 1985

  19. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 89V055000 Reported 634 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    One or both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen.

    Remedy: Replace both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts.

    Model years: 1989

  20. Linkages (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 87V082000 Reported 37,481 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Floor mat could become mispositioned and interfere with accelerator pedal.

    Remedy: Replace floor mats with newly designed mats that are longer and have improved retention.

    Model years: 1986

  21. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 87V047000 Reported 56,783 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit.

    Remedy: Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  22. Visibility: rear window

    NHTSA 83V065000 Reported 25,053 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fusible link, which protects electrical components connected through the ignition switch, could come open while rear window defogger is in operation. If twilight sentinel switch is on and headlight switch is off, an open link will result in loss of headlights.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace defective fusible link with an improved type.

    Model years: 1982, 1983

  23. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 82V110000 Reported 5,316 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    During windshield wiper operation, the noise suppresion capacitor in the wiper motor relay may overheat.

    Remedy: The dealer will modify the windshield wiper motor delay relay by removing the noise suppresion capacitor. This will be done free of charge.

    Model years: 1983

  24. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 82V060000 Reported 189 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Some of the involved vehicles contain incorrect accelerator cable brackets. This could allow the cruise control servo rod to bind on the accelerator cable bracket.

    Remedy: Dealer will install the correct cable bracket without charge to owner. Vehicles without cruise control will also be modified in the event that cruise control is later added.

    Model years: 1982

  25. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 82V012000 Reported 79,686 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1982

  26. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 81V075000 Reported 85 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages", in that the door frame-to-body center pillar interlock on the front seat belts of these vehicles may be misaligned.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, align the seat belt interlock assemblies properly at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1981

  27. Suspension: upper arm

    NHTSA 81V073000 Reported 9,070 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The front left upper control arm nuts may not have been securely tightened. The nuts may loosen and come off and with continued driving the control arm front bolt may work its way out of position or become displaced.

    Model years: 1981

  28. Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

    NHTSA 80V003000 Reported 18,881 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Two screws which secure the shift linkage bracket may loosen and fall out. Consequently, the gear position indicated on the transmission selector may differ from the actual gear position of the transmission. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter…

    Remedy: Dealer will securely tighten screws on all involved vehicles, without charge.

    Model years: 1980

  29. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 79V197000 Reported 41,508 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Due to fuel hose connection deterioration, the fuel hose connection from the underbody fuel pipe to the fuel rail at the rear of the engine may leak gasoline.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace the existing hose with a hypalon hose and new clamps. Dealer will also check the pressure of the fuel system at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1978

  30. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 77V243000 Reported 575 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace existing console with one that contains a lid latching mechanism, without charge to owner.

    Model years: 1978

  31. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 75V180000 Reported 18,676 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1976

Other Cadillac models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.