Most common 2001 Cadillac Seville problems
Share of the 53 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Cadillac Seville complaints by model year
Best Seville years: 2004, 2003, 2002. Years to avoid: 1996, 1997, 1999. Compare all years →
2001 Cadillac Seville recalls (1)
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.
What 2001 Cadillac Seville owners say
Suspension
I bought a Cadillac Seville from a used car dealer, it vibrate when I drive it. The whole car vibrates while driving it on a smooth road. The car dealer replace the tires, tie-rode, lower ball joints, and steering arm or something to that effect and done an alignment on all the wheels. It still is vibrating to this day. They say they can 't duplicate the vibration, and don't want to ride with me to show me what they are considering normal and I can show them what I am feel as abnormal. They even took it to at the Cadillac dealer and they done some expensive machine balancing on the tires and it still does it. One mechanic said that I will have to wait until it gets worse to find out what it is or to get it fixed. That does not sound good to me at all. I don't know if there has been any injures or death related to this problem, however I don't want to the first.
Dt: the caller said a nut came off the front lower ball joint. The caller's wife was backing out of a driveway and she heard a clung and when she looked the wheel was tilted out on the bottom. Vehicle was towed to dealer who fixed it. Manufacturer canceled the $50.00 deductible. Ses light illuminated on the dash. The dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor.
Engine & cooling
Tl contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked engine oil on the exhaust crossover pipe extensively from the crank cradle to the block. The vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic and the dealer. The contact stated that there was a remedy, which was to pull the motor and replace it with a remam motor. The vehicle has not been repaired. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 131,000 and failure mileage was approximately 109,000. Updated 01-29-08. Updated 01/29/08
Dt: the caller said a nut came off the front lower ball joint. The caller's wife was backing out of a driveway and she heard a clung and when she looked the wheel was tilted out on the bottom. Vehicle was towed to dealer who fixed it. Manufacturer canceled the $50.00 deductible. Ses light illuminated on the dash. The dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor.
Steering
While making a right turn consumer noticed a loud popping noise, and then lost total steering control. Vehicle continued on, and hit a curb before stopping. Dealer and the manufacturer were notified. The cause of the steering lock up was not determined.
The power steering becomes inoperable at low speeds, causing significant risks in proper maneuvering. The safety of pedestrians is of particular concern, as one incident recently demonstrated, when I could not turn the wheel fast enough. I had to jerk the car to a stop, nearly scaring the life out of a middle aged woman. The car is virtually impossible to parallel park.
2001 Cadillac Seville engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 25 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Cadillac Seville a good car?
Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Seville rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Seville at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Cadillac Seville?
The suspension — 10 complaints, 19% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the engine & cooling (10) and steering (8).
How many recalls does the 2001 Cadillac Seville have?
There is 1 recall for the 2001 Cadillac Seville, the most recent from December 19, 2000 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Cadillac Seville?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2003 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1996, 1997 and 1999. See the full Cadillac Seville years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Cadillac Seville problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 56,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.