1989 Cadillac Seville Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 156,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.5L 8-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Cadillac Seville (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Cadillac Seville. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and other or unknown (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 156,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 40%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. When applied brakes make a grinding noise. In addition, they squeak and hiss. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832690, filed 1998-12Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 1989 Cadillac Seville. The emissions inspection technician stated that the contact failed inspection due to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor. The vehicle had not experienced any failures before or after the inspection. The dealer advised the contact to allow the mechanic to inspect the vehicle. On three occasions, the contact attempted to have the vehicle inspected by a mechanic at the dealer, but was unsuccessful. The inspection was rescheduled for november 8, 2007; however, the mechanic was not available and the inspection was extended until december 8, 2007. …”
NHTSA complaint #10210594, filed 2007-11, 156,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 156,000 and 156,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1989 Cadillac Seville version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seville FWD | 4.5L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 89V055000Apr 5, 1989Service brakes, air › AntilockCovers: Cadillac Seville 1989, Buick Riviera 1989, Oldsmobile Toronado 1989 +1 more
One or both abs hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen.
Recall details for the 1989 Cadillac Seville → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Cadillac Seville.
Other model years of the Cadillac Seville
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 31,500 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 16 | 48,288 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
| 2002 | 45 | 89,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 53 | 51,010 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2000 | 38 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 73 | 51,802 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 65 | 79,500 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 95 | 91,204 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 122 | 94,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 74 | 103,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 50 | 101,190 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 42 | 118,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 27 | 63,000 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 21 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 19 | 45,000 | 2 | — | 17 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 5 | 156,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 11 | — | 0 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 11 | — | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 11 | — | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 6 | — | 1 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
All Cadillac Seville model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Cadillac Seville have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Cadillac Seville as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Cadillac Seville is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1989 Cadillac Seville been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1989 Cadillac Seville get?
The EPA rates the 1989 Cadillac Seville (Seville, 4.5L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Cadillac Seville reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 156,000 miles and the middle half falls between 156,000 and 156,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.