1996 Cadillac Seville Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about 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 2 complaints about the suspension 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.
“Before going on this trip warning light came on traction control. Driving on a wet highway during rain all of sudden vehicle started drifting to the right. Didn't apply the brakes, but tried to turn wheel to left, and it had no effect. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong, and stated that the traction control comes on when car gets heated up.”
NHTSA complaint #865177, filed 2000-07“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 2002-11Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 12 | 27% |
| 2001 | 10 | 19% |
| 2000 | 5 | 13% |
| 1999 | 9 | 12% |
| 1998 | 6 | 9% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
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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