1996 Cadillac Seville Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 13%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Cadillac Seville, 13% of the 122 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“Driving vehicle about 45mph when the steering wheel suddenly locked up; very hard to steer; wife helped steer to side of rd.; called Cadillac helpline & told 96 chasiss put on 95 body frame & caused water to be thrown on belts from tires, that's reason for steering problem.”
NHTSA complaint #814097, filed 1997-07“Consumer was making a right turn when the steering locked up in the middle of the road. This was a rainny day, dealer says the power steering belts slips in the rain, and replaced . 22328 miles at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #839731, filed 1999-06“While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly with loss of steering control. May cause or be cause of accident. Have been to dlr 2x in past but unable to duplicate and find cause of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #713385, filed 1999-10“The consumer has been experiencing problems with accelerator. Accelerator stuck while driving. Thier RPM stayed around 2000. In addition, power steering failed. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832003, filed 1998-12Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 56% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 | 8 | 15% |
| 2000 | 6 | 16% |
| 1999 | 8 | 11% |
| 1998 | 10 | 15% |
| 1997 | 16 | 17% |
| 1996 | 16 | 13% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 Cadillac Seville
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
21 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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