Known Recalls

Model year record

1996 Cadillac Seville

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 156 owner complaints on file.

Cadillac Seville, 1992–1997 generation
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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 95V224000

Equipment: electrical

Component
Equipment: electrical
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,408
Reported to NHTSA
1995-11-30
Owners notified
1995-12-08

Defect description

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 DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;" AND NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WILL GO BLANK, CAUSING LOSS OF GAUGE FUNCTION AND ALL TEEL-TALE INDICATORS EXCEPT FOR ABS, SIR, PARK BRAKE AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON. THE LOSS OF ALL TELL-TALES FOR SEAT BELTS, TURN SIGNALS, HIGH BEAM, HAZARD, OIL PRESSURE, COOLANT TEMPERATURE, AND OTHERS RESULT IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THESE SAFETY STANDARDS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline15—
Air bags8104,290 mi
Electrical system7117,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings787,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail786,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system6—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash591,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling570,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls5—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal477,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition356,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine378,000 mi
Equipment: electrical394,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3—
Fuel system, gasoline3150,000 mi
Steering3—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3—
Unknown or other3—
Air bags: frontal2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: horn2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: wiring230,000 mi
Engine280,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2—
Structure: body: door2131,000 mi
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Equipment1143,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1150,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1117,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Structure112,500 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front1—
Tires1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1995 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Cadillac Seville model years

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All Cadillac Seville recalls by year

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