1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE

2 recalls, 53 complaints - 20 TSBs

94V158000 Aug 31, 1994
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Defect Description
IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
AN OIL LEAK THAT CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
56,269 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
93V088000 May 17, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WERE NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED AND LOCKED. THE LINES CAN WORK LOOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN RESULT INUNDERHOOD FIRES IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
10,146 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

53 total complaints 2 crashes 3 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE5
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
SUSPENSION:FRONT2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Aug 20, 2012
Incident date: Apr 2, 2012
FUEL LINE IS LEAKING AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART IN 1993. THERE SAYING THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL ON THE FUEL LINES. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL IN 1993 IS EXACTLY WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY FUEL LINES. ITS SPRAYING FUEL OUT OF ONE OF THE LINES BY THE ENGINE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Aug 13, 2012
Incident date: Jun 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GASOLINE SMELL IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A GASOLINE LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 13, 2012
Incident date: Apr 2, 2012
THE FUEL LINE IS LEAKING. IT COULD START A FIRE AND I HAVE CHILDREN. I FOUND A RECALL ON THIS ALREADY ON ANOTHER SITE BUT DIDN'T KNOW IF IT WOULD STILL BE VALID TO GET IT REPLACED. I JUST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM AN INDIVIDUAL AND THEN 2 MONTHS AFTER THIS HAPPENED. CONSEQUENCE: (FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENG... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 8, 2011
Incident date: Jun 20, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V088... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT Dec 9, 2010
Incident date: Dec 3, 2010
LOWER CONTROL ARM, DRIVER'S SIDE FAILURE. ROOT CAUSE: RUST. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Jul 30, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
ACCELERATION PROBLEM WITH 1993 STS CADILLAC. (NAR) *PH *CB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS May 18, 2004
Incident date: May 18, 2004
BRAKE LIGHTS ON MY 93 SEVILLE HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE DAY ONE. I HAVE REPLACED SOCKETS AND THEY CONTINUE TO BURN OUT, NOT THE BULB BUT THE SOCKETS? I HAVE ASKED OTHER SEVILLE OWNERS AND THEY TOO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY HASN'T THIS ISSUE BEEN ADDRESSED BY GM. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE? *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Jan 26, 2004
Incident date: Jan 13, 2004
THE CAR STALLED AND WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE NEXT DAY IT WAS BROUGHT INTO THE SHOP. THE MECHANIC TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START, AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED, SENDING PIECES OF THE MANIFOLD THROUGHOUT THE SHOP. THE EXPLOSION ALSO DAMAGED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IT WAS LATER DISCOVE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jan 26, 2004
Incident date: Jan 13, 2004
THE CAR STALLED AND WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE NEXT DAY IT WAS BROUGHT INTO THE SHOP. THE MECHANIC TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START, AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED, SENDING PIECES OF THE MANIFOLD THROUGHOUT THE SHOP. THE EXPLOSION ALSO DAMAGED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. IT WAS LATER DISCOVE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jan 10, 2004
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT MADE A LOUD BANG AND SMOKE CAME ROLLING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, LOOKED AND SEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A HOLE BLOWN THREW IT AND DAMAGE TO THE COVER.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jan 10, 2004
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT MADE A LOUD BANG AND SMOKE CAME ROLLING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, LOOKED AND SEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A HOLE BLOWN THREW IT AND DAMAGE TO THE COVER.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jan 10, 2004
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT MADE A LOUD BANG AND SMOKE CAME ROLLING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, LOOKED AND SEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A HOLE BLOWN THREW IT AND DAMAGE TO THE COVER.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Dec 10, 2003
Incident date: Sep 29, 2003
1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE EXPERIENCING GAS TANK LEAK.*MR THE VEHICLE'S PLASTIC GAS TANK EXPERIENCED A LEAK. THE LEAK RESULTED IN A PUDDLE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR AND A STRONG GAS ODOR. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Sep 22, 2003
Incident date: Sep 16, 2003
LOST VEHICLE BRAKING BECAUSE OF BRAKE LINE TUBING CORROSION. I NARROWLY AVOIDED REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME BY QUICKLY CHANGING LANES INTO THE LEFT TURN LANE. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE BRAKE TUBING WAS NOT GALVANIZED AS THE PITTING CORROSION WAS SEVERE... THE CAR IS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD. I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Jun 22, 2003
Incident date: Mar 28, 2003
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEW UP IN A PUFF OF SMOKE WHEN I TURNED THE KEY, BLEW A HOLE RIGHT THREW THE END OF THE MANIFOLD! *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Mar 4, 2003
Incident date: Mar 3, 2003
THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 17, 2002
Incident date: Sep 6, 2002
WHILE CONSUMER WAS HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED FOR A LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER, THE BRAKE LINE FAILED PER DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS *DT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Jan 9, 2002
SHORT IN REAR RIGHT TAIL LIGHTS; RIGHT TURN SIGNAL DOESN'T FLASH WHEN ANY LIGHTS (PARKING OR HEADLIGHTS) ARE TURNED ON. NOTICED SAME PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER SEVILLES ON THE ROAD. DEALER HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEMS. WORRIED THAT THIS WILL CAUSE REARENDING ACCIDENTS OR PEOPLE PULLING OUT IN FRO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 30, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 2000
WHILE REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER, BOTH REAR BRAKE LINES WERE NOTED TO BE SEVERLY RUSTED. BY THE TIME THE FUEL FILTER WAS REMOVED FROM THE HOLDING BRACKET (THIS BRACKET ALSO HOLDS THE BRAKE LINES ABOVE THE FILTER) THE BRAKE LINES STARTED TO LEAK. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT RECOMMEND UNDERCOATING, HOWEVER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 30, 2000
Incident date: Oct 10, 2000
WHILE REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER, BOTH REAR BRAKE LINES WERE NOTED TO BE SEVERLY RUSTED. BY THE TIME THE FUEL FILTER WAS REMOVED FROM THE HOLDING BRACKET (THIS BRACKET ALSO HOLDS THE BRAKE LINES ABOVE THE FILTER) THE BRAKE LINES STARTED TO LEAK. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT RECOMMEND UNDERCOATING, HOWEVER... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 13, 2000
Incident date: Sep 12, 2000
WHILE AT REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC LISTENED FOR OTHER NOISES. THEN, PUT CAR IN PARK AND IT REVVED UP TO ABOUT 200 AND LURCHED FORWARD. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Sep 13, 2000
Incident date: Sep 12, 2000
WHILE AT REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC LISTENED FOR OTHER NOISES. THEN, PUT CAR IN PARK AND IT REVVED UP TO ABOUT 200 AND LURCHED FORWARD. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Sep 12, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND HESITATING IN STARTING. COMPUTER CHIPS WERE BURNING OUT BECAUSE COMPUTER ON DASH GAVE INFORMATION TO THE REST OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE COMPUTER CHIP WAS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE TOOK VEHICLE TO A GARAGE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 8, 2000
LOWER ENGINE CASE SEAL FAILED. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 21, 2000
Incident date: Nov 8, 1999
THE ENGINE DEVELOPED A NOISE DUE TO A DAMAGED PISTON WRIST PIN ON A CYLINDER AS THE RESULT OF A DESIGN FLAW, AS STATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN 47-61-42 ISSUED 01-FEB-95. YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 2000
WHEN GAS TANK GOT TO 1/4 FULL IT DIED OUT/STALLED WHEN TURNING CORNERS. ALSO, FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF AGE/ WEAR & TEAR ON THE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 22, 2000
WHEN GAS TANK GOT TO 1/4 FULL IT DIED OUT/STALLED WHEN TURNING CORNERS. ALSO, FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. DEALER SAID IT WAS BECAUSE OF AGE/ WEAR & TEAR ON THE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Mar 24, 2000
RADIATOR FAILURE CAUSING COOLANT AND TRANSMISSION FLUID TO MIX. AS A RESULT WATER GOT INTO TRANSMISSION AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 18, 2000
Incident date: Mar 24, 2000
RADIATOR FAILURE CAUSING COOLANT AND TRANSMISSION FLUID TO MIX. AS A RESULT WATER GOT INTO TRANSMISSION AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Mar 16, 2000
INTERMITTENT BACK FIRE TOWARD INTAKE MANIFOLD, CRACKING MANIFOLD CAUSING FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT Feb 16, 2000
WHEN TRAVELING CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT END, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. LSO VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT OR PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Feb 16, 2000
WHEN TRAVELING CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT END, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. LSO VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT OR PRIOR WARNING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Nov 2, 1999
Incident date: Jul 10, 1999
CAR COMPUTER REPORTED A RICH FUEL MIXTURE, MECHANIC TESTED INJECTORS AND TRIED TO START ENGINE, IT BLEW UP, CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND A CYLINDER. NEXT YEAR OF MODEL HAD A CORRECTIVE DEVICE TO RELIEVE SUCH EXPLOSIONS
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Sep 20, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING 55MPH & STARTED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP. WAS EXPERIENCING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID. VEHICLE HIT AN EMBANKMENT & THEN FLIPPED OVER. HAD HIT RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE & THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 20, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING 55MPH & STARTED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP. WAS EXPERIENCING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SKID. VEHICLE HIT AN EMBANKMENT & THEN FLIPPED OVER. HAD HIT RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE & THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 11, 1999
LOWER ENGINE CASE SEAL FAILED. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING Feb 2, 1999
Incident date: Jan 20, 1999
WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT 55 MPH WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALER CONTACTED, AND REMEDIED SITUATION BY REPLACING WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT SWITCH. NO WARRANTY. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 14, 1998
Incident date: Sep 7, 1998
CONSUMER HAS NOTICED AN OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO AN UPPER SEAL WITHIN THE ENGINE WHICH HAS FAILED. CONSUMER HAS YET TO HAVE PARTS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1993
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES AND ARMS MAKE NOISE AND HESITATE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 23, 1998
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Jul 18, 1997
ANTENNA MOTOR FAILED.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Dec 9, 1997
POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 29, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ENGAGE IN DRIVE OR ANY OTHER FORWARD GEAR FOLLOWING SHIFTING FROM DRIV EOR REVERSE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 2, 1997
Incident date: Aug 28, 1997
OWNER CLAIMS THAT WHEN THE CAR GETS UP TO 65MPH IT DECREASES IN SPEED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 23, 1997
ENGINE: DRIVING ALONG AND SLOWING DOWN AND APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN BRAKING OR ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS May 27, 1997
BRAKES NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO OVERPOWER ENGINE WHEN ENGINE IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 24, 1997
DASHBOARD REFLECTS IN WINDSHIELD, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Dec 17, 1996
Incident date: Oct 8, 1996
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Sep 3, 1996
Incident date: Jul 28, 1996
THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL FOR THE FUEL LINES AND NOW THE CAR HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE. RECALL 93V088, FUEL LINES-METALLIC. *AK THE VEHICLE'S FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *SLC
Fire
WHEELS May 10, 1996
Incident date: Apr 12, 1996
THE WHEELS ARE UNSAFE DUE TO THE INTERIOR IN THE WALLS OF THE WHEELS THE CROME IS PEELING, CAUSING THE TIRES TO GO FLAT WHEN DRIVING. *AK

Showing 50 of 53 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 18.0 Premium $4,200
4.9L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 17.0 Premium $4,450

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, 1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE

20 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY3
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE3
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
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
01792 Jan 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 ENGINE WATER PUMP COVER P/N 12571913- THERMOSTAT LOOSE. ALSO INCLUDING MODEL 2003 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *MR
030601027 Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO INFORM DEALERS OF ENHANCEMENTS TO CRANKCASE, OIL DISTRIBUTION PLATE AND OIL PAN SEALING BY USING RTV SEALANT. *TT
030604038 Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERMITTENT LIGHT SURGE, CHUGGLE OR BUMP AT 45-60 MPH WITH TCC ENGAGED. *TT
990601010 Jun 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT
831704 Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
98876517 Jun 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS REGARDING DTC CODE P039, TORGUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT, MAY SET WHEN DRIVING UP A SLIGHT GRADE AFTER A COLD START. *YC
971101631041 Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
731608 Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
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
GM433505A Apr 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
RUBBING NOISE WITHE THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION (CUT OUT NOTCH IN WHEELHOUSE LINER AND/OR TRIM CORNER OF WHEELHOUSE EXTENTION). *TW
577106 Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
476142 Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
METALLIC KNOCK SOUND FROM ENGINE. *TW
476307 Feb 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EXTENDED CRANK TIME AFTER COLD SOAK. *TW
439024 Jan 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCK WHEN IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF. *TW
316401A Dec 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENT LIGHT SURGE, CHUGGLE OR BUMP AT 45-60 MPH WITH TCC ENGAGED. *TW
433505 Dec 1, 1994
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION. *TW
477135 Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GRINDING/SCRAPING NOISE IN PARK AND NEUTRAL. *TW
3179 Dec 14, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AND CHUGGLE OR SURGE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 39 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT

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

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 (current) 2 53
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 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
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