1994 Cadillac Seville Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 42%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,295miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Cadillac Seville, 42% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,295 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1994 Cadillac Seville had hot coolant pour onto the driver's foot causing severe burns. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Upon inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered the heater core had ruptured, in addition the dealer recommended that the water pump water pump housing, hoses and thermostat.”
NHTSA complaint #10130250, filed 2005-07, 147,295 miles“Oil pan gasket leaking.....theres been a service bulliten alert put out on this in feb. 1996. My transmission was replaced in 1997 and the gasket should have been replaced at this time. Oil is leaking fairly bad and I was informed by Cadillac mechanic that the oil going back on the exhaust system and the cad. Converter could caught fire. I'm trying to get cadallic to replace this gasket at their cost. They want to charge me $1500.00 to replace this $28.00 part. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.”
NHTSA complaint #717968, filed 2000-01“There is a known problem with crank case lower seal on the 4.6 northstar engine and manufacturer has not responded. Oil leak is hitting exaust and cat converter which could cause a fire. This should be a safety issue and a recall for repair. There is a TSB on this issue , but no recall. I want a fix!!! Local dealer wants over $2000 for repair! Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769791, filed 2002-11“The cylinder head bolts stretched resulting in oil leak and head gasket failure. Leak varies from drops on garage floor to smoking oil cloud from engine compartment. Cadillac misdiagnosed problem while under warranty and performed wrong repair twice. Cadillac will not assume any responsibility even though this is a common problem regardless of engine mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #747621, filed 2001-06“Engine oil leaks, in two places, possible head bolts stripped, GM recommends replaceing engine at a cost of $7,500. The engine has only 72,500 miles on it. This is not acceptable. Gm should repair this problem at no cost, due to problem originating from a design problem.”
NHTSA complaint #739441, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 | 9 | 17% |
| 2000 | 6 | 16% |
| 1999 | 23 | 32% |
| 1998 | 20 | 31% |
| 1997 | 19 | 20% |
| 1996 | 25 | 20% |
| 1995 | 15 | 20% |
| 1994 | 21 | 42% |
| 1993 | 9 | 21% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
| 1986 | 4 | 36% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1994 Cadillac Seville
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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