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1982 Cadillac Seville Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1982 Cadillac Seville. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1982 Cadillac Seville

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1982 Cadillac Seville. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Cadillac Seville model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Cadillac Seville model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 1982 Cadillac Seville

How do I know if my 1982 Cadillac Seville has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1982 Cadillac Seville; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Cadillac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 82V012000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.