1986 CADILLAC SEVILLE
3 recalls, 14 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
87V082000 Jun 4, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Defect Description
FLOOR MAT COULD BECOME MISPOSITIONED AND INTERFERE WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Consequence
THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE CLOSED IDLE POSITIONCAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASHWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE FLOOR MATS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED MATS THAT ARE LONGER AND HAVE IMPROVED RETENTION.
87V047000 Apr 6, 1987
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
THE TWILIGHT SENTINEL POTENTIOMETER (THUMBWHEEL CONTROL) MIGHT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
WITH THE TWILIGHT SENTINEL SYSTEM ON, THE INTERMITTENTCIRCUIT COULD CAUSE HEADLIGHT AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO GO OUT. SUDDENLOSS OF HEADLIGHTS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY AND MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLECRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW PART IN ONE OF THE VEHICLES CONTROL COMPUTERS TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION FROM OCCURING.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
May 14, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HAS GONE UNCONSCIOUS DUE TO FUMES FROM THE EMISSION SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASHES, CONSUMER STATES THE EMISSION SYSTEM IS WORN AND HAS 7 HOLES, CAN NOT GET IT REPLACED, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INJURED AND HAS BEEN IN FOUR ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS. *YH
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Nov 13, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HAS GONE UNCONSCIOUS DUE TO FUMES FROM THE EMISSION SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASHES, CONSUMER STATES THE EMISSION SYSTEM IS WORN AND HAS 7 HOLES, CAN NOT GET IT REPLACED, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INJURED AND HAS BEEN IN FOUR ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS. *YH
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jul 2, 2001
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY EMISSION SYSTEM, THE FUMES AND SMOKE ARE BAD, CONSUMER STATES THIS CAUSES UNCONCIOUSNESS AND ACCIDENTS. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 2, 2001
THERE IS AN OIL LEAK. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 6, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
THE MANIFOLD WAS NOT CONNECTED AND HOLES WERE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSING FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE AND RESULTED IN CONSUMER FEELING ILL. NLM
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Apr 20, 2000
Incident date: Apr 20, 2000
ENGINE MANIFOLD WAS NOT CONNECTED AND FUMES THAT WERE RELEASED PUT CONSUMER TO SLEEP AT RED LIGHTS. ONCE CONSUMER HEARD CAR HITTING CONCRETE RAILS, AND COULD NOT WAKE UP. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. CONSUMER FEARED CATCHING A LIVER DISEASE. *AK DUE T... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Apr 20, 2000
Incident date: Apr 20, 2000
ENGINE MANIFOLD WAS NOT CONNECTED AND FUMES THAT WERE RELEASED PUT CONSUMER TO SLEEP AT RED LIGHTS. ONCE CONSUMER HEARD CAR HITTING CONCRETE RAILS, AND COULD NOT WAKE UP. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. CONSUMER FEARED CATCHING A LIVER DISEASE. *AK DUE T... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
I PRESENTED A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 87V047000 COMPONENT: LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS RECALL AND THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT THERE ARE NO RE CALLS ON THIS CAR. SHOULD THE DEALER FIX THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGE? THANK YOU CONRAD SIMONEAU
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 4, 1997
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE ACCELERATED, ACCELERATOR PEDAL PULSATED, FELT LIKE VEHICLE WAS TRYING TO ENGAGE CRUISE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
DEFECTIVE BRAKE HOSES CAUSE BRAKES TO SQUEAL/SMOKE.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1995
WORN STEERING GEAR. *DH
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *DH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 9, 1995
CONSUMER HAD A NEW ENGINE PUT IN MY CAR CAR IS NOT WORKING RIGHT WHEN AT LIGHT START TO MOVE CAR STALLS. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Apr 20, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
INTERNAL LEAK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, ALLOWING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO OIL. *AW
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 CADILLAC SEVILLE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC SEVILLE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ99013
Opened: Jun 10, 1999 , Closed: Feb 22, 2002
CADILLAC COOLANT COOLED ALTERNATOR FIRES
CADILLAC SEVILLE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC SEVILLE across all model years (1976, 2003).
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Total Recalls
1,049
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
69
Reported Crashes
46
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
CADILLAC SEVILLE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 19 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 66 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 68 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 57 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 106 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 78 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 135 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 156 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 87 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 66 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 53 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 31 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 28 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 24 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 15 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 14 | View |
| 1986 (current) | 3 | 14 | |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1983 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |