Known Recalls

Model year record

1995 Cadillac Seville

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 87 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V110000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
483,477
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-04
Owners notified
2004-06-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V115000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
102,627
Reported to NHTSA
1998-05-26
Owners notified
1998-09-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.

Safety risk

DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings8108,930 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7—
Air bags: frontal6103,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine690,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline5119,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail562,890 mi
Unknown or other5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4—
Air bags348,000 mi
Tires3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly280,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2180,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system181,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)181,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling162,890 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1117,184 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights162,890 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Seat belts157,600 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic195,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Tires: tread/belt119,000 mi
Vehicle speed control181,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.