1994 Cadillac Seville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,535miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Cadillac Seville, 12% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,535 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“This vehicle is factory equipped with a delco/bose sound system. I was driving down my driveway at 5 MPH. After approximately 3 minutes and 1/4 mile, the radio sound became distorted and interrupted. The vehicle's voltage display indicated 13.3 volts, rather than the normal 14.2 or above. I turned off the radio. I noticed an odor I identified as hot electrical. I immediately pulled into a neighbor's driveway and shut off the vehicle's ignition key. Visible smoke was flowing into the passenger compartment through the area of the left rear radio speaker under the rear window. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627490, filed 2014-08, 188,000 miles“While driving, vehicle's positve battery post will open causing vehicle to shut off and unable to start. Dealer notified. Ts dealership stated stress on the positive terminal caused the vehicle to die out, the battery to crack and leak acid. Corrosion was also found in the battery tray and the battery and cables had to be replaced. This is the fourth battery replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10001949, filed 2003-01, 63,070 miles“The positive post of the battery was cracked and leaked acid. The entire electrical power system had failed due to the positive terminal bolt corroding. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10008874, filed 2003-03“Almost every year consumer has to change electric battery without dealer knowing what is causing this problem, and there is no indication of it. Horn malfunctions.”
NHTSA complaint #863430, filed 2000-06“Car was parked for about 1 month. It was started, allowed to run for a few minutes, then moved approximately 50 feet to another location in our yard. The vehicle was turned off and the keys removed. About 20 min. Later, smoke was seen coming out from under the hood. Burning pieces of plastic were seen falling from underneath the dash on the inside of the car. Two fire extinguishers were emptied in attempt to put out the flames without success. The car was completely engulfed in flames within a few minutes. The fire department arrived on the scene and finally put out the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #758533, filed 2002-02Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 4 | 11% |
| 1999 | 16 | 22% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 11 | 12% |
| 1996 | 24 | 20% |
| 1995 | 9 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 12% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 3 | 14% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 9% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1994 Cadillac Seville
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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