1996 Cadillac Seville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 20%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Cadillac Seville, 20% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: 1996 Cadillac Seville. The consumer stated the ignition cut out while driving. This caused the vehicle to lose power steering. The vehicle then slowed down, and he turned off the ignition, and then turned it on again. This happened approximately once every couple of months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealership, nor had any other mechanic inspected the vehicle. . The consumer stated this happened since purchasing the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10132845, filed 2005-08, 56,000 miles“Dt: the consumer's vehicle had problems with it's instrument cluster. The consumer searched the internet for a instrument cluster recall. He found a recall but was told by the dealer and manufacture that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The speedometer would will go from 10mph to 140 MPH and the tachometer would go from normal to 0. Sometimes the vehicle would not start. Refr# Cadillac 1-333-062133, campaign # from recall 95v224000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10119909, filed 2005-06, 80,000 miles“On several occasions consumer smelled smoke and a burning odor coming from the steering column while driving 50 MPH. Vehicle was taken to two separate dealers. Both dealers informed consumer that the problem was not covered under a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10095180, filed 2004-10, 30,000 miles“Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problems as mentioned in recall 95v224000 concerning instrument panel. Dealership will not repair free of charge because the VIN was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #10102023, filed 2004-12, 91,000 miles“While backing out of the driveway, smoke came from the dashboard. The consumer exited the vehicle, and it started to burn. Prior to the fire, there was a smell of gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10094580, filed 2004-11, 96,000 milesRelated recalls
- 95V224000Nov 30, 1995The analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument…Covers: Cadillac Seville 1996, Eldorado 1996
Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1996 Cadillac Seville
25 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 complaintsSeats
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology