2001 Cadillac Seville Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 17%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,010miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Cadillac Seville, 17% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,010 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.
“Dt: the caller said a nut came off the front lower ball joint. The caller's wife was backing out of a driveway and she heard a clung and when she looked the wheel was tilted out on the bottom. Vehicle was towed to dealer who fixed it. Manufacturer canceled the $50.00 deductible. Ses light illuminated on the dash. The dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10136966, filed 2005-10, 33,899 miles“1. No warning before failure. Engine crank sensors fail without warning. 2. Engine stops, car decelerates, no ps, hard to control, near accident from lack of control or being hit from behind. 3. Cadillac northstar 2000-2001 Seville crank sensor (2 per engine) replaced repeatedly.”
NHTSA complaint #10131101, filed 2005-08, 46,000 miles“When driving 65 MPH vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection and the mechanic inspected the vehicle to see if the problem could be duplicated. The dealer changed the crankshaft position sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10075713, filed 2004-06, 20,300 miles“Vehicle engine died, loss steering. Almost collided with another vehicle. Obdii error code shows p0385, crankshaft sensor b failed.. 2001 Seville Cadillac sts.”
NHTSA complaint #10226853, filed 2008-05, 46,020 miles“While driving vehicle shut down, and consumer lost control of vehicle. Consumer was concerned that he will be involved in an accident. No services had been performed.”
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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 2001 Cadillac Seville
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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