1997 Cadillac Seville Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Cadillac Seville, 6% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,000 miles.
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 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“Vehicle has developed a major leak that is pumping oil onto the exhaust system. Nlm oil leak caused by a faulty rear main seal. Engine was running rough due to faulty 02 sensor, fuel gauge reading erratically due to bad spot on sender. While driving and hitting a bump, there was a rattle under the vehicle, dealer replaced the right strut and mount.”
NHTSA complaint #8006540, filed 2002-03“Brake pedal goes to floor at stop sign or light steering is loose and uncontrolable at passing speed it will take you to the right or left when passing a vehicle while sitting still and brake applied steering wheel shimmies when pressure is applied.”
NHTSA complaint #721338, filed 2000-04“While driving, the vehicle fish-tails when hitting bumps. The dealer has attempted to repair this vehicle eight times and says that this vehicle can not be fixed. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10039917, filed 2003-09Suspension: 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 1997 Cadillac Seville
19 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
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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