Known Recalls

Model year record

1998 Cadillac Seville

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 78 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V070000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
29,766
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-12
Owners notified
1999-04-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GENERATOR, EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF.

Safety risk

THE ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE REST OF THE VEHICLE AND ANYTHING NEAR IT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V144000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,059
Reported to NHTSA
1998-06-26
Owners notified
1998-07-14

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR 'LOW' SPEED FUNCTION CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE WHEN THE MOTOR IS SWITCHED FROM 'HIGH' TO 'LOW' SPEED.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY COULD BE AFFECTED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER WHICH CONTAINS THE MICROPROCESSOR.

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: gasoline8—
Engine and engine cooling: engine678,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling578,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4—
Steering: rack and pinion465,000 mi
Air bags: frontal3—
Suspension: rear370,000 mi
Air bags: side/window2600,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic248,775 mi
Steering285,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2—
Suspension248,775 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls248,775 mi
Air bags1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood150,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)181,779 mi
Engine1102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system148,775 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment: electrical148,775 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1125,000 mi
Fuel system, other1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly169,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1166,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid155,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump156,212 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Tires1—
Unknown or other1124,000 mi
Visibility180,000 mi
Visibility/wiper182,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 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.