Model year record

1997 Cadillac Seville

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 135 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 97V064000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
156,910
Reported to NHTSA
1997-04-28
Owners notified
1997-05-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8138,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline775,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine686,447 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail6106,817 mi
Electrical system589,007 mi
Steering: rack and pinion586,000 mi
Air bags: frontal4
Engine and engine cooling472,101 mi
Fuel system, gasoline487,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings487,200 mi
Steering4100,300 mi
Suspension4138,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Exterior lighting: back up lights3
Exterior lighting: tail lights3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3
Unknown or other372,101 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Air bags297,000 mi
Engine289,007 mi
Exterior lighting2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump265,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2120,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system286,000 mi
Wheels: rim2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator193,879 mi
Electrical system: horn1138,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring157,062 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system193,879 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery175,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors183,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel/propulsion system181,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Parking brake: indicator light1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Steering: column157,062 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure1257,000 mi
Structure: body1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: rear1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1257,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels1
Wheels: hub1

The 1996 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1998 model has about 1.5 times 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.