1996 Cadillac Seville Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Cadillac Seville, 9% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,500 miles. 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 contact owns a 1996 Cadillac Seville sts. While driving 35 MPH the lights on the instrument control panel failed. His vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number: 95v224000 (equipment:electrical). He was in the process of having the vehicle repaired at his expense. However, the failure occurred twice in the past. The failure mileage was 80000. The current mileage was 94000.”
NHTSA complaint #10296367, filed 2009-12, 94,000 miles“The contact stated the instrument panel gauges intermittently illuminate. There is a NHTSA recall, # 95v224000, regarding the equipment. The vehicle was seen by a dealer, but no repairs were made. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10152182, filed 2006-03, 143,000 miles“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“#95-v-224-000 the headlights went out, which caused consumer to pull over until they reset themselves, consumer stated there was a recall regarding the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10009219, filed 2003-02“Car was purchased (leased) on 2/22/00. Car kept stalling while driving or wouldn't start at all. Had it towed to dealer on 2/29/00. They couldn't duplicate the problem on 6/8/00. They replaced the fuel pump and I had car towed to dealer. Dash board panel would read battery, no charge when it would rain had belt replaced. Had several stiff spots when turning steering wheel on 11/1/01. Rack and pinion and water pump had to be replaced with only 45654 miles. On 1/30/01 dealer performed protect injector service at 49481 miles. 2/20/02 returned car to dealer, gas pedal was sticking. …”
NHTSA complaint #769910, filed 2002-11Related 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
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 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…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10114924Oct 23, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 11 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1996 Cadillac Seville
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
16 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