1998 Cadillac Seville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Cadillac Seville, 5% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 1998 Cadillac Seville. The contact heard a loud popping sound coming from the speakers. The battery warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the battery was causing the failure and was replaced. Shortly afterwards, the dealer stated that the alternator was causing the failure. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99v070000 (electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator) and would not provide a free remedy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10220263, filed 2008-03, 110,000 miles“Asked service department at time vehicle was being serviced if there was any recalls on this car. The answer was no. According to this site, there is a recall on this car for alternator/ generator possibly causing glove compartment to catch on fire even if the car has been turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #756631, filed 2002-01Related recalls
- 99V070000Apr 12, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrical short can develop in the generator, even when the engine is off.Covers: Cadillac Seville 1998–1999
Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113258Sep 19, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on…
- 10027804Nov 1, 2008General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
- 10013543Apr 21, 2005Unwanted alarm activation, trunk key cylinder hard to open, trunk ajar lamp on, fuel gauge inoperative, rke inoperative, interior lamps inoperative and/or no communication with…
- 10012688Dec 1, 2004Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 4 | 11% |
| 1999 | 16 | 22% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 11 | 12% |
| 1996 | 24 | 20% |
| 1995 | 9 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 12% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 3 | 14% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 9% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1998 Cadillac Seville
20 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology