2002 Cadillac Seville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 16%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Cadillac Seville, 16% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 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.
“While driving my 2002 Cadillac sls the ignition just shut off there was no power steering I came to a stop and put my car in park. At the point I had to remove my key and put it back in to start my car. This has happened to my wife while going 65 MPH we had to come to a stop and remove the key to start the car. This also happens some times after I drive a short distance my car will not start right away. I have called GM and told them about the problem after the large recall on the ignition recall they told me my car was not in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10660144, filed 2014-11, 85,626 miles“While driving the vehicle it would just stop, it wouldn't start while moving. I had to pull over to the side of the road or stop where I was and put the vehicle in park and then it would restart. Only to stop again, every thing went dead, lights, engine, interior gages everything. Lost power steering, power brakes, air bags, everything stopped. This was reported to the Cadillac dealership where I purchased the vehicle new. The problem went on for over a year before they found that the ignition switch (key type) was the problem and once replaced the car has functioned well since. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592246, filed 2014-05, 140,393 miles“Dt: when pulling up to a stop sign or light the engine shut down. Did not have brakes or power steering. It did this anytime when driving below 35 MPH. Vehicle was taken to gmc dealer 6 times. They have changed EGR valve, installed a recorder for 20 days, cleaned piston washers, they flushed fuel injection system, and changed crank shaft sensors . But problem recurred. The problem started on august 20, 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10132023, filed 2005-09, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10782539, filed 2015-10, 116,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 04/19/16 updated 05/11/18”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 11% |
| 2002 | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 4 | 11% |
| 1999 | 16 | 22% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 11 | 12% |
| 1996 | 24 | 20% |
| 1995 | 9 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 12% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 3 | 14% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 9% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Seville
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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