2001 Cadillac Seville Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Cadillac Seville, 6% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,850 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.
“While the vehicle was in park on an incline in the consumer's driveway, the consumer attempted to exit the vehicle when the vehicle popped out of park and knocked the consumer down and rolled over the consumer's ankles. The consumer was not hospitalized, but did suffer bruising and swelling of his ankles.”
NHTSA complaint #10038047, filed 2003-11, 23,700 miles“Transmission failure on 2001 Cadillac sls: there was no warning that the transmission needed servicing or was experiencing any problems. The transaxle fluid level indicated it was at 100% at time of incident. Vehicle was at stop light, light turned green and the vehicle would not move made loud roaring noise. Diagnosis at Cadillac dealer transmission failure at 68,000 miles. Vehicle is now at Cadillac dealer for costly repair. Called GM regarding issue; indicated there is no recall so nothing can be done. Dealer does not acknowledge complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10125884, filed 2005-06, 68,000 miles“We purchased the car from tutwiller Cadillac in indianapolis, indiana in 2001. It is at 46,000 miles now and is thankfully still under warranty. We have had problems ranging from computer to power steering. Last week my service engine soon light came on. I took it to the dealership. They said it was the transmission and the tcc solenoid. They also said the turbine shaft seals were leaking. They received my car on oct. 27th and returned it to me on oct. 29th. No sooner than 20 minutes down the road my service light came back on! I drove it back to the dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071172, filed 2004-01Related service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Cadillac Seville
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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