Does the 2003 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Cadillac Seville, the most recent reported on July 1, 2003 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Cadillac Seville?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (3 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (2).

How many 2003 Cadillac Seville complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Cadillac Seville recalls and problems

1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Cadillac Seville.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2003 Cadillac Seville recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly

NHTSA campaign 03V238000 · reported July 1, 2003 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 102,212 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
The risk: Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure3
Engine and engine cooling2
Exterior lighting2
Power train2
Steering2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2
Electronic stability control1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Service brakes, hydraulic1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 15, 2021 · Power train
I was driving the car all day and just had jumped back on highway doing around 65mph and all of a sudden the car threw itself into first gear it felt like and started accelerating on decelerating on its own jerking very violently if I wasn't wearing my seatbelt I would of went through the front windshield because it…

Apr 7, 2018 · Structure · 145,000 miles
I DRIVING ON I-20 WEST GOING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW. I STOPPED IN EMERGENCY LANE AND MY CAR WOULDN'T STAY CRANKED. THERE WERE 7 WIRES THAT WERE CUT IN HALF. I COULDN'T CRANK CAR BECAUSE THE WIRES WENT TO FUEL SYSTEM AND HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED AND SOMEONE TRAVEL 3 HRS ONE WAY TO PICK ME UP.

Mar 30, 2016 · Unknown or other · 112,000 miles
THE FRAME BROKE. IT CAME APART - A FULL BREAK. I HAD DROPPED IT OFF AT MY GARAGE AND PARKED IT OUTSIDE. WHEN THEY MOVED IT INTO THE SHOP THEY FRAME CAME APART. I COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING. I HOPE THE 5 PICTURES WERE UPLOADED.

Jun 25, 2014 · Steering · 81,000 miles
THIS CAR HAS THE SAME OR SIMILAR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PUMP THAT GM IS NOW RECALLING FOR OTHER MODELS. THE POWER PUMP WILL JUST STOP WORKING AND THEN IT WILL START WORKING AGAIN. IT USUALLY STOPS WORKING AT LOW SPEEDS MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN LOOKING ON-LINE I NOTICE THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF…

Apr 8, 2014 · Power train · 49,254 miles
WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING JUST AFTER PURCHASE FROM (LIA INFINITY) DEALERSHIP IN ALBANY, NY. REQUESTED DEALER TAKE VEHICLE TO CADILLAC DEALER FOR CHECKOUT WHICH HE SAID WAS DONE AND RETURNED WITHOUT REPAIR. CONDITION WAS INTERMITTENT AND WAS THEREFORE DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE. AFTER 1 YEAR…

Seville model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	38	2	0
2001	1	53	5	0
2002	2	45	3	1
2003	1	16	0	0
2004	0	9	0	0

Across all years, the 2001 Seville has the most complaints (53). All Cadillac Seville years →

Questions

Does the 2003 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Cadillac Seville, the most recent reported on July 1, 2003 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Cadillac Seville?: Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (3 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (2).
How many 2003 Cadillac Seville complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 15, 2021.