1998 Cadillac Seville Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,388miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Cadillac Seville, 9% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,388 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have a 1998 Cadillac Seville sls and was going through left curve on road 40-45 MPH right rear axle broke, causing car to spin left then right. Parallel to road on the right and crashing into a big rock between two ponds that saved my life. Car had 70,000 miles on it. Is there any one else that had a rear axle break behind the rotor? Please contact me.”
NHTSA complaint #10272817, filed 2009-06, 70,000 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“Clunks, squeeks and rubbing noise from rear suspension. Noise apparent when turning up a slope, starting forward from a standing stop, or going over road dips. Reported three times to dealer before they investigated. Last report resulted in dealer fixing what was described as a missing weld in the right rear wheel well. However, noise returned shortly after, and now the vehicle is out of warranty. Dealer says they aren't aware of any other rear suspension problems with this make and model. …”
NHTSA complaint #720004, filed 2000-03Related service bulletins
- 10026686Jun 1, 2008Gmc: harsh ride or line installation concern with delco shock kit. Concerns with connecting the lines to the shocks and the air compressor. Concern of harsh ride after…
Suspension: 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 1998 Cadillac Seville
20 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsExterior lighting
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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