1989 Cadillac Seville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Cadillac Seville, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1998-12“Brakes failed o stop vehicle within normal stopping distance; pedal spongy; owner was told brakes too small/inadequate for vehicle; nearly caused accident”
NHTSA complaint #971511, filed 1995-09Related recalls
- 89V055000Apr 5, 1989One or both abs hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen.Covers: Cadillac Seville 1989, Buick Riviera 1989, Oldsmobile Toronado 1989 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 13% |
| 1999 | 8 | 11% |
| 1998 | 4 | 6% |
| 1997 | 16 | 17% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 17% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 24% |
| 1990 | 4 | 21% |
| 1989 | 2 | 40% |
| 1988 | 3 | 27% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1989 Cadillac Seville
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Cadillac Seville
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.
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