1991 CADILLAC SEVILLE
0 recalls, 28 complaints - 4 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
28 total complaints
8 crashes 1 fires 13 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jul 19, 2002
WHILE DRIVING DOWN AN UNFAMILIAR HIGHWAY, THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT OUT.*JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Nov 26, 2000
LIGHTS SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING @10PM ON A SMALL PAVED HIGHWAY WITH VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC. MY WIFE MANAGED TO COME TO A HALT WITHOUT INCIDENT WHILE I REACHED OVER AND PRESSED ON THE MANUAL HEADLIGHT SWITCH, WHICH CAME ON. HAD THERE BEEN AN ACCIDENT WHITH SOME INJURIES OR DEATH THERE WOULD HAVE BEE... Read more
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 9, 2000
VEHCILE WOULD INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. MECHANIC UNHOOKED CABLE TO THE IDLE SPEED MONITOR TO KEEP FROM ACCELERATING. VEHICLE HAD STARTED TO CUT OFF, BATTERY INDICATOR READ LOW. CONSUMER GOT A JUMP, FOUND OUT ITWAS FINE & CAR WAS FLOODING.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 9, 2000
VEHCILE WOULD INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. MECHANIC UNHOOKED CABLE TO THE IDLE SPEED MONITOR TO KEEP FROM ACCELERATING. VEHICLE HAD STARTED TO CUT OFF, BATTERY INDICATOR READ LOW. CONSUMER GOT A JUMP, FOUND OUT ITWAS FINE & CAR WAS FLOODING.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 9, 2000
VEHCILE WOULD INVOLUNTARILY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. MECHANIC UNHOOKED CABLE TO THE IDLE SPEED MONITOR TO KEEP FROM ACCELERATING. VEHICLE HAD STARTED TO CUT OFF, BATTERY INDICATOR READ LOW. CONSUMER GOT A JUMP, FOUND OUT ITWAS FINE & CAR WAS FLOODING.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jun 6, 1998
THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICES BULLETIN 331708 ISSUED ON CADILLACS 1998-1992, BUT THE DEALER I CONTACTED SAID AFTER 5 YEARS THEY DON'T DO ANYTHING. WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Sep 13, 1999
Incident date: Jul 23, 1999
WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. HAS HAPPENED ALSO WHILE IN PARKING LOT & HAD FOOT ON BRAKES AT THAT TIME. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Mar 22, 1999
ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL GO DOWN TO FLOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF TO A HIGHER SPEED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 18, 1998
VEHCLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE AT 55MPH BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND RAN INTO A GUARDRAIL. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR WAS TOTALED. DEALER DID NOT SEE. *AK
Crash
Fire
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Oct 21, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER: COMPRESSOR FAILED TWICE. IN ADDITION, FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED TWICE. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 21, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER: COMPRESSOR FAILED TWICE. IN ADDITION, FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED TWICE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Nov 14, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Mar 3, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED ON SNOW COVERED SURFACE, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 24, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
1 injured
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 16, 1996
DASH LIGHTS CONSTANTLY DIM WHILE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 7, 1996
DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, MALE WON'T LATCH INTO FEMALE PORTION.*AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Aug 7, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
BRAKE FAILURE, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION , SPEED 5 MPH, APPLIED THEBRAKES, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jul 10, 1996
WHILE PULLING OUT OF GARAGE CONSUMER HEARD A POP AND CHECKED AND THE GAS TANK RUPTURED. *AK *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Apr 21, 1996
OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS. *DSH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 2, 1996
Incident date: Apr 21, 1996
TRANSMISSION LINE SEALS FAILED, CAUSING LEAK.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
MINIVAN STOPPED SUDDENLY, VEHICLE REAR ENDED IT, AIR BAG ON DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 29, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
MINIVAN STOPPED SUDDENLY, VEHICLE REAR ENDED IT, AIR BAG ON DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 23, 1995
ABS: WHILE DRIVING DOWN STEEP ROAD, APPLIED BRAKES; PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR; NO BRAKES AT ALL; SHIFTED TO PARK, KEPT PICKING UP SPEED; HIT TWO PARKED CARS. TT
Crash
5 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 1, 1995
Incident date: Oct 29, 1994
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Mar 8, 1995
BECAUSE OF THE THIN MEDAL IN THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT THE SEAT BROKE. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 8, 1995
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. TT
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Feb 8, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY WHEN REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. TT
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
COMPUTER SYSTEM PROBLEM CAUSING THROTTLE TO STICK. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 CADILLAC SEVILLE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 24.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 CADILLAC SEVILLE
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
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 (current) | 0 | 28 | |
| 1990 | 3 | 24 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 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 |