1996 Cadillac Seville Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%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 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Cadillac Seville, 4% 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.
“The transmission failed prior to my taking possession, though I did not find out until after taking possession. I believe the dealer knew of the failure prior to selling the vehicle. Failure was an internal sensor for sure and other parts suspected.”
NHTSA complaint #712801, filed 1999-10“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 2000-07Related service bulletins
- 10019202Feb 17, 2006Missing camshaft intermediate drive shaft plug - service vme.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
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 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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