1996 Cadillac Seville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 122 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 1996 Cadillac Seville, 2% of the 122 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The steering mechanism vibrates when the vehicle is turned at low speeds due to worn steering gear. The first failure, the power steering gear and pump was replaced. The second, consumer is being told it needs replacing again.”
NHTSA complaint #566042, filed 2002-06“While driving at 35 MPH another vehicle stopped in front of consumer's vehicle, causing the consumer to apply the brakes, and the consumer rear end another vehicle. Also, the frame cracked and the bumper on the consumer's vehicle was under the other vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #831547, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
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 1996 Cadillac Seville
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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