1999 Cadillac Seville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 11%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Cadillac Seville, 11% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 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.
“Applied brakes and front end did not dip as it should have; no gripping as it should have; felt grinding and slippage as vehicle continued forward without losing any momentum. There was sufficient stopping distance that vehicle speed should have been reduced and stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #10448239, filed 2012-02, 71,000 miles“From about septmber 2003 on we've had issues w/ our 1999 Seville sls shutting down. It shuts down while in progress at 55+ miles per hour and at a standstill. Everything goes, the engine, lights, brakes, steering, etc. It is in the repair shop for the fourth time and they are still not sure they know what is causing the problem. The Cadillac customer service representative suggests that I let the repair center fix the car again and take it home to see if the problem occurs again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10045901, filed 2003-11“Dt: contact states while driving vehicle the brake pedal disassembled from the brake booster, causing loss of brakes. The service dealer stated everything needed to be replaced within the braking system. There was no safety clip between the brake pedal and the brake booster.”
NHTSA complaint #10121941, filed 2005-05“When driving at different speeds, sometimes when brake pedal is applied, it will go to floorboard with reduced stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #877494, filed 2001-01“Throttle stuck a 60 MPH. With hard braking car was halted after considerable travel down the road. When finally stopped and the shift selector was placed in neutral the engine idled at 3600 RPM. The ignition was turned off then the car was restarted engine preformed normal after that. Car was taken to buds gmc in st. Marys ohio and the tps was determined at fault. Customer had purchased this car from buds about 1 month reviously. Owner was billed 143.75 for repairs. Can fax repair bill. This car at the time of this occurance contained the driver, whom was pregnant , and a young child. …”
NHTSA complaint #756762, filed 2002-01Related 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 1999 Cadillac Seville
23 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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