1998 Cadillac Seville Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 31%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Cadillac Seville, 31% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,300 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have a 1998 Cadillac sts and are running into problems with it running hot. After replacing the radiator, thermostat and coolant, there is still the same problem. It will only be after the engine is warmed from driving will this occur, it will start to run hot if you give the vehicle gas to try and get into traffic flow. We have consulted quite a few machanics on this problem and they have all given us the same explanation for the presumed problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10090787, filed 2004-09, 78,600 miles“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“Dt: head gasket is blown. Vehicle milage is only 78, 000. Consumer doesn't understand how a vehicle that doesn't receive a tune-up until 100,000 miles have a head gasket failure at 78,000. Consumer was told that this problem is a common ocurrance and consumer feels that is unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10120521, filed 2005-06, 78,000 miles“The consumer had difficulty shifting the gears when a passer by informed him to exit the vehicle because it was on fire. The fire in the engine compartment totaled the vehicle. . The consumer noticed fire coming from the gear shift and was told the fire had come from the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10021618, filed 2003-07, 50,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10020584Oct 19, 2006Knockig noises or excessive oil consumption. Vehicles with ld8 or l37 4.6l v8 engines.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 | 9 | 17% |
| 2000 | 6 | 16% |
| 1999 | 23 | 32% |
| 1998 | 20 | 31% |
| 1997 | 19 | 20% |
| 1996 | 25 | 20% |
| 1995 | 15 | 20% |
| 1994 | 21 | 42% |
| 1993 | 9 | 21% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 1 | 9% |
| 1986 | 4 | 36% |
| 1985 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1998 Cadillac Seville
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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