1996 Cadillac Seville Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about 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 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Cadillac Seville, 2% of the 122 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Engine check light has been coming on occasionally since 1998. Taken to dealer numerous times, could not find a cause. On 19 dec 2001, engine service light came on, then the light stopped engine. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealer, who determined engine coolant had leaked into engine. Engine had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8001346, filed 2002-01“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“Engine warning light would come on during normal operation of vehicle while traveling at any speed. Dealership examined vehicle and could not determine a cause for the problem. Then with approximately 61,000 miles on vehicle , engine warning light illuminated again, and the vehicle was towed to dealership. Mechanic diagnosed that an engine coolant bypass hose leaked, and caused severe damage to the engine, which has to be replaced at consumer's expense. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #8001395, filed 2002-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
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 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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