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Cadillac Seville recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 590 owner complaints for the Cadillac Seville, covering model years 1995 to 2004. The 1996 model year drew the most complaints (122), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 11 recall campaigns on file
  • 590 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 10 model years with data (1995–2004)
  • most complaints: 1996 (122 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (127 complaints)
  • latest recall 04V110000 (reported Mar 4, 2004)
  • 30 complaints reporting a crash (5.1%)
  • 29 complaints reporting a fire (4.9%)
  • 30 complaints reporting an injury (5.1%)
  • 3 complaints reporting a death (0.5%)

Cadillac Seville complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1996 model year has the most complaints: 122 of 590, or 20.7%. Next come 1997 (95) and 1995 (74). The fewest are for 2004, with 9 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Cadillac Seville owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2004Column chart of 590 complaints across 10 model years. The highest is 1996 with 122. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 74 complaints7419951996: 122 complaints12219961997: 95 complaints9519971998: 65 complaints6519981999: 73 complaints7319992000: 38 complaints3820002001: 53 complaints5320012002: 45 complaints4520022003: 16 complaints1620032004: 9 complaints92004
Cadillac Seville complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Cadillac Seville complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
19957441030
19961228771
1997954642
1998653350
1999731240
2000382000
2001535040
2002453130
2003160000
200490000
All model years5903029303

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Cadillac Seville components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 127 complaints (21.5% of all 590), followed by Electrical System (81) and Steering (79).

Components named most often in Cadillac Seville complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Cadillac Seville complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling12721.5%
Electrical System8113.7%
Steering7913.4%
Fuel System, Gasoline6410.8%
Suspension539.0%
Air Bags447.5%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic447.5%
Exterior Lighting325.4%
Equipment264.4%
Visibility244.1%
Power Train223.7%
Structure213.6%
Tires183.1%
Engine162.7%
Seat Belts162.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Cadillac Seville recalls

11 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Seville, newest first. The 11 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2003. 6 model years tie for the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 11 recall campaigns
Cadillac Seville recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 2 campaigns1996: 2 campaigns1997: 2 campaigns1998: 2 campaigns1999: 1 campaign
2000: 2 campaigns2001: 1 campaign2002: 2 campaigns2003: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 04V110000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model years 1995–1997

    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.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 03V238000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model years 2002–2003

    On certain Cadillac Deville and Seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a V8 (4.6L) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a V8 (4.0L ) engine, and Pontiac Bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged V6 (3.8L) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.

    Consequence:
    Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on October 17, 2003. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 02V067000

    Reported

    Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

    Model year 2002

    Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.

    Consequence:
    If the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control is lost and a vehicle crash could result.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began April 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 00V432000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 110, "tire selection and rims." These vehicles have an incorrect tire pressure label. On vehicles equipped with P235/55R17 tires, the tire pressure label incorrectly specifies P235/60ZR16 tires.

    Consequence:
    Incorrect tire inflation pressure can damage tires, affect vehicle handling, and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with correct labels.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 00V114000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

    Consequence:
    When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 99V301000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.

    Consequence:
    Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 99V070000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Model years 1998–1999

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrical short can develop in the generator, even when the engine is off.

    Consequence:
    The electrical short could cause an engine compartment fire that could spread to the rest of the vehicle and anything near it.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the generator.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 98V144000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wiper motor 'low' speed function can become inoperative when the motor is switched from 'high' to 'low' speed.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the driver's visibility could be affected.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 98V115000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 1995

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.

    Consequence:
    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.
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 97V064000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Model year 1997

    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.

    Consequence:
    This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Show 1 more recall

  1. NHTSA campaign 95V224000

    Reported

    Equipment › Electrical

    Model year 1996

    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."

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Cadillac Seville questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Cadillac Seville have?

NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns for the Cadillac Seville, covering model years 1995 to 2004. The most recent, 04V110000, was reported on March 4, 2004 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”.

Which Cadillac Seville model year has the most complaints?

The 1996 model year, with 122 of the 590 complaints in NHTSA’s file (20.7%). The next are 1997 (95) and 1995 (74). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Cadillac Seville complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 127 complaints, or 21.5% of all 590. Electrical System (81) and Steering (79) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Cadillac Seville?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Cadillac dealer.

How many Cadillac Seville complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 590 complaints, 30 report a crash, 29 a fire, 30 at least one injury and 3 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.