1997 Cadillac Seville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 17%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Cadillac Seville, 17% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 was on the highway driving at 60 to 65 miles an hour, the distance before the malfunction began was approximately 5 miles before my brakes automatically were applied during a non braking application. The Cadillac sts slowed down into a car that hit my rear bumper. I tried to recover from the bump. As an result, the momentum sent me into a rocky but grassy ditched area on the side of the highway. As a result of the ebtcm failing while driving on the highway, my bumper was damaged, front bumper was damaged, along with my steering and struts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10237912, filed 2008-08, 120,100 miles“Brake line failure - 1997 Cadillac Seville sts - 4.6l engine - rear brake line failed - directly related to the improper installation and abrasion caused by normal usage - brake fluid loss leads to no peddle pressure and greatly diminished or zero braking capability. Suggest recall to inspect abraded brakes lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10285361, filed 2009-09, 190,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Cadillac Seville. While driving various speeds, the antilock brake and traction lights illuminate simultaneously during non-ABS applications. The issue has been occurring for the past three weeks. The contact was informed that his vehicle was not affected by NHTSA campaign id number 97v064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 138,000 and current mileage is 139,000. Updated 6/22/09 the horn, fan blower and stabilizer link were replaced. Updated 06/25/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10267238, filed 2009-04, 138,000 miles“Dt: the contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 97v064000 concerning the ABS brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle has not been repaired due to excessive cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10144068, filed 2005-11“Dealership would not even look at the problem because it was past the 75000 warranty milage. The brake line had rubbed a hole in a rigged steel line by rubbing up against the frame of the car.the regional field rep. Did not even want to look at it. They were taking what the dealership was say about it that it was not a defect and no one ever looked at it !!!”
NHTSA complaint #730527, filed 2000-09Related recalls
- 97V064000Apr 28, 1997The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (abs) to cycle during a non-abs…Covers: Cadillac Seville 1997, Buick Park Avenue 1997, Cadillac Deville 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…
- 10017254Oct 31, 2005Abs light on diagnostic trouble code c1226 or unwanted abs or tcs activation.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 13% |
| 1999 | 8 | 11% |
| 1998 | 4 | 6% |
| 1997 | 16 | 17% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 17% |
| 1992 | 1 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 24% |
| 1990 | 4 | 21% |
| 1989 | 2 | 40% |
| 1988 | 3 | 27% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
| 1986 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1997 Cadillac Seville
19 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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