1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE

2 recalls, 5 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).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
89V055000 Apr 5, 1989
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
ONE OR BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE ABSHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONAND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.
634 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Nov 29, 2007
Incident date: Oct 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE EMISSIONS INSPECTION TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONTACT FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND OXYGEN SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES BEFORE OR AFTER THE INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO ALLOW THE MEC... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jan 7, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IS DANGEROUS, AND IT WAS A RECALL ON GMC/CHEV. SUBURBANS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 28, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHEN APPLIED BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THEY SQUEAK AND HISS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 21, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Sep 1, 1995
Incident date: May 15, 1989
BRAKES FAILED O STOP VEHICLE WITHIN NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE; PEDAL SPONGY; OWNER WAS TOLD BRAKES TOO SMALL/INADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.5L 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
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1998
CADILLAC COOLANT COOLED ALTERNATOR FIRES

CADILLAC SEVILLE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CADILLAC SEVILLE across all model years (1976, 2003).

46 Total Recalls
1,049 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
69 Reported Crashes
46 Reported Fires
4 Reported Deaths

CADILLAC SEVILLE - Year by Year

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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 (current) 2 5
1988 1 15 View
1987 2 14 View
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

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