1999 Cadillac Seville problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints about the 1999 Cadillac Seville with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 22.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 15.1%.
Complaints106
Crashes1
Fires4
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 22.6% · 24
Electrical system 15.1% · 16
Suspension 9.4% · 10
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.5% · 9
Steering 7.5% · 8
Air bags 5.7% · 6
Seats 3.8% · 4
Fuel system, gasoline 3.8% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Cadillac Seville in this data, 1999 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1996 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 6 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 52,000 miles.
In owners' own words
While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled with out any warning. After a few minutes the vehicle would start up as if nothing had happened. The vehicle had been to the dealer for this problem twice already for this same problem and needed to go to the shop again. The manufacturer is aware of the problem. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 33,000 miles
While driving at any speed, but mostly when slowing down, vehicle died. When this occurred vehicle lost all power, almost resulted in a rear end collision. Although dealership serviced the vehicle 6 times it was unable to resole the problem. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 39,000 miles
Car stalled (DIED) while exiting hwy on exit ramp; lost pwr steering, brakes, and was lucky to come to a stop without injury. This happens every few months and dealers cannot repeat or find the problem. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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