1996 Cadillac Seville Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 17%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Cadillac Seville, 17% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“I just recently noticed a fuel odor from car. When filling up with gas I noticed a small amount of fuel on the filler tube. Upon inspection the tube is rusted and needs replacement for about $400.00. I am surprised that the filler tube would rust through. Is there a possible defect in the design or thickness of the filler tube?”
NHTSA complaint #10224934, filed 2008-04, 150,000 miles“Fuel leak caused passenger compartment to fill with gasoline smell. Opening the hood and removing the plastic cover over the engine found a fuel rail tube squirting gas continuously on the intake manifold when the engine was operating. The engine was immediately shut off to prevent a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10062790, filed 2004-03, 77,500 miles“1996 Cadillac Seville. Strong smell of fuel coming from under the hood. Removed the engine cover to see fuel spraying out of a pin hole in the fuel rail. It was wetting wires contained in a harness. I am unable to drive the car and will be bringing it to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10074635, filed 2004-06, 86,000 miles“While driving the smell of gasoline in the cabin of the vehicle became overwhelming. Driver pulled over and noticed gas streaming from the fuel rail. Fuel rail was replaced with updated version by mechanic.”
NHTSA complaint #10135107, filed 2005-09, 106,000 miles“The consumer reported an on-going problem with fuel leaking from the fuel rail injector assembly. The vehicle has been repaired on five separate occasions by the dealer please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10087986, filed 2004-08, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V110000Mar 4, 2004Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack…Covers: Cadillac Seville 1995–1997, Deville 1995–1997, Oldsmobile Aurora 1995–1997 +1 more
Related 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…
- 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…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 19 | 20% |
| 1996 | 21 | 17% |
| 1995 | 22 | 30% |
| 1994 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 12 | 29% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 Cadillac Seville
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 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.
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