1998 Cadillac Seville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,212miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Cadillac Seville, 6% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,212 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.
“There is some bills I did not keep.bought the car sept 4th 1998. I had to have them make repairs everytime I took it in for a oil change, I drive an hour to the barboursville automall, inc. In west va where I bought it. The computer control chip for the strut sensor is still not fixed, it flashes do not drive over 90 miles an hour constantly when I drive, which is distracting,that has been doing it since 12/02. They just put a new one in and it also does not work. The front seat heater went out in november and did not get one till april. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070621, filed 2004-01, 48,775 miles“Just after leaving home and driving at 30 MPH I applied the brakes and the pedal when to the floor. I determined that I had a massive brake fluid leak just to the rear of the right front wheel. Problem: one of two rear brake lines that are located on the top of the frame rail had been worn through by constant rubbing on the front anti-sway bar. The lines are routed over the top of the sway bar and one of the lines was pushing down on the top of the sway bar. The bar had worn a semi-circular area out of the bottom of the brake line, to the point of failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098575, filed 2004-11, 166,000 miles“The power steering was very stiff, and the power steering pump was replaced. The front motor mount broke and hat to be replaced. Front brakes were worn to the sensor and had to be relined.”
NHTSA complaint #10009435, filed 2003-03, 56,212 miles“Steering assembly mechanism failed in 1998, resulting in the inability to steer, anti lock brakes failed may 1999. Accident occured resulting in injury. (attorney for consumer). Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #545908, filed 1999-06Related 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…
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 1998 Cadillac Seville
20 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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