Cadillac Seville recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 152 owner complaints for the Cadillac Seville (model years 2000–2004). The most reported problem area is suspension (29 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (24 complaints). The 2002 model year has the most recalls (2).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
200409 00
2003116 00
2002245 31
2001153 50
2000238 20

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (53), 2002 (45) and 2000 (38). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (9).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Cadillac Seville model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Suspension29 4 of 5
Engine and engine cooling24 4 of 5
Steering23 4 of 5
Electrical system17 3 of 5
Structure15 4 of 5

All 5 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
03V238000Jul 1, 2003 Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly2002–2003102,212
02V067000Mar 6, 2002 Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2002249
00V432000Dec 19, 2000 Equipment: other, labels20012,075
00V114000Apr 17, 2000 Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components20008,132
99V301000Oct 29, 1999 Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly20001,284

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 10 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 7 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.