1993 Cadillac Seville Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 29%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,264miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Cadillac Seville, 29% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,264 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“The fuel line is leaking. It could start a fire and I have children. I found a recall on this already on another site but didn't know if it would still be valid to get it replaced. I just bought the vehicle from an individual and then 2 months after this happened. Consequence: (fuel leaks in the engine compartment can result in underhood fires if exposed to a source of ignition) summary: (the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10470400, filed 2012-08, 118,000 miles“Started the vehicle and it made a loud bang and smoke came rolling out from under the hood, looked and seen the intake manifold has a hole blown threw it and damage to the cover.”
NHTSA complaint #10052768, filed 2004-01, 130,100 miles“1993 Cadillac Seville experiencing gas tank leak. The vehicle's plastic gas tank experienced a leak. The leak resulted in a puddle under the driver's side rear door and a strong gas odor.”
NHTSA complaint #10048445, filed 2003-11, 43,200 miles“The car stalled and was towed to a repair shop. The next day it was brought into the shop. The mechanic turned the ignition switch to start, and the intake manifold exploded, sending pieces of the manifold throughout the shop. The explosion also damaged the power steering pump. It was later discovered that the cause of the explosion was fuel that had collected in the manifold due to a crack in the plastic fuel rail. Sometime during 1993 the manifold was re-designed to alleviate this problem, however, there were no recalls, leaving thousands(?) of cars with this potential problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054948, filed 2004-01, 116,528 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Cadillac Seville sts. The contact stated that fuel was leaking into the intake manifold. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer stated that the VIN did not qualify for the recall under NHTSA campaign id number 93v088000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10417990, filed 2011-08, 77,000 milesRelated recalls
- 93V088000May 17, 1993The fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. The lines can work loose, causing a fuel leak in the…Covers: Cadillac Seville 1993, Eldorado 1993
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 19 | 20% |
| 1996 | 21 | 17% |
| 1995 | 22 | 30% |
| 1994 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 12 | 29% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1993 Cadillac Seville
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Cadillac Seville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology