2002 Cadillac Seville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Cadillac Seville, 9% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 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.
“I had a problems with the rotors so I took it into the dealer. The dealer told me that the rotors needed to be turned and that it wasn't under warranty. They were turned back in october 2003. Now the problem has returned and the problem must be the rotors. The dealer still doesn't claim that it's a defect but I've never had a car act like this. The car is a 2002 Cadillac Seville.”
NHTSA complaint #10075012, filed 2004-06, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed. The dealer made repairs to the air conditioner but to no avail. In addition, the wheels locked while the contact was driving at an unknown speed. The dealer replaced the calipers to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10349534, filed 2010-08, 93,000 miles“2002 Cadillac Seville. Consumer writes in regards to ignition problems. The consumer stated on five occasions, the vehicle shut down, while driving on the freeway. On one occasion, the key would not come out of the ignition. Also, there was a problem with the ABS, that needed to be address.”
NHTSA complaint #10609387, filed 2014-07“Where the brake line is near the engive a hole wore through metallic line, losing brake fluid. Vehiclle was being driven at the time of brake failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10089348, filed 2004-08Related 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 2002 Cadillac Seville
12 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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