1987 CADILLAC SEVILLE
2 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).
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
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 8, 2001
Incident date: Mar 8, 2001
P300 020 ; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 59MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POOPYING NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER AND NOTICED THAT PASSENGER'S REAR BACK TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. TREAD WAS IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. FIRESTONE, P21570R14, FR 721, FIRESTONE WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Aug 18, 1999
THIS VEHICLE HAS A BAD HEADLIGHT SENTINEL THAT CAUSES ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHTS, THEY COULD SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 7, 1999
THE PLASTIC COATING ON WINDSHIELD IS RIPPLED AND WAVY; VISION IS OBSTRUCTED, PARTICULARLY IN SUNLIGHT, AND CAR CANNOT BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT AT ALL. *AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Apr 4, 1999
REAR SEAT BELTS ARE TOO SHORT. WON'T GO AROUND A 38" WAIST. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 20, 1998
ENGINE FAILED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
TWILIGHT SENTINEL SYSTEM ALLOWS INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TO DIM/ GO OUT/ COME BACK EVEN BRIGHTER, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY DURING NIGHT DRIVING.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
SEAT BELT FAILED. *SD
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 6, 1995
Incident date: Nov 2, 1995
COMPRESSOR WENT OUT ON AUTO CAUSING AUTO TO LOSS ALL STEERING POWER. TT CONSUMER STATES LOSS BRAKES WHEN AUTO BUTTON TURNED ON.*JB
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Nov 6, 1995
Incident date: Nov 2, 1995
COMPRESSOR WENT OUT ON AUTO CAUSING AUTO TO LOSS ALL STEERING POWER. TT CONSUMER STATES LOSS BRAKES WHEN AUTO BUTTON TURNED ON.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 6, 1995
Incident date: Nov 2, 1995
COMPRESSOR WENT OUT ON AUTO CAUSING AUTO TO LOSS ALL STEERING POWER. TT CONSUMER STATES LOSS BRAKES WHEN AUTO BUTTON TURNED ON.*JB
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Nov 6, 1995
COMPRESSOR WENT OUT ON AUTO CAUSING AUTO TO LOSS ALL STEERING POWER. TT
SEATS
Aug 23, 1995
Incident date: May 5, 1995
A BOLT IN THE DRIVERS BUCKET SEAT CAME LOOSE WHICH MAKES SEAT MOVE UP AND BACK DRIVER IS HANDICAPPED AND CAN GET NO HELP FROM THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. TT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Jun 15, 1995
Incident date: Apr 1, 1994
DIGITAL DASH DISPLAYS UNREADABLE FIGURES. *AW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 2, 1995
THE DRIVER FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKED CAN'T OPEN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 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 | 23.0 | 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 (current) | 2 | 14 | |
| 1986 | 3 | 14 | View |
| 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 |