Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | −83% | — | Steering | Good |
| 2003 | 16 | −74% | 1 | Body | Good |
| 2002 | 45 | −39% | 2 | Suspension | Average |
| 2001 | 53 | typical | 1 | Suspension | Average |
| 2000 | 38 | −30% | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 1999 | 73 | 1.5× | 1 | Engine | Caution |
| 1998 | 65 | 1.3× | 2 | Engine | Average |
| 1997 | 95 | 1.8× | 2 | Engine | Caution |
| 1996 | 122 | 2.2× | 2 | Engine | Avoid |
| 1995 | 74 | typical | 2 | Fuel System | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Seville year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Cadillac Seville problems
Latest Cadillac Seville recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction May degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that May crack.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
On certain Cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, Oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and Pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on October 17, 2003. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver May notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began April 5, 2002.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incorrect tire pressure label. On vehicles equipped with p235/55r17 tires, the tire pressure label incorrectly specifies p235/60zr16 tires.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Cadillac Seville should you avoid?
1996, 1997 and 1999 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Seville years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 1996.
What is the best year for the Cadillac Seville?
2004 has the fewest complaints compared with other Seville years at the same age, followed by 2003 and 2002. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Cadillac Seville problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (142), electrical system (81) and steering (79). Engine complaints peak in the 1996 model year.
How many recalls has the Cadillac Seville had?
11 recalls across 1995–2004. The model year with the most is 1995. See all Cadillac Seville recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.