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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
30–25K
425–50K
450–75K
575–100K
6100–150K
6150K+
28 reports with mileage · 17 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
45 reports
36,000 miles · Sep 2, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
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 CHANG…
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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. *AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10132023
29,000 miles · Jan 26, 2005
Suspension
THE COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. I PURCHASED A 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS WITH 29000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT HAD A TERRIBLE VIBRATION THAT COMES THROUGH THE SEAT AND THE STEERING WHEEL. I BALANCED THE TIRES 3 TIMES, ALIGNED IT, REPLACED ROTORS AND FINALLY REPLACED THE CADILLAC WHEELS AND TIRES THAT CAME ORIGINALLY FROM THE FACT…
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THE COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. I PURCHASED A 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS WITH 29000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT HAD A TERRIBLE VIBRATION THAT COMES THROUGH THE SEAT AND THE STEERING WHEEL. I BALANCED THE TIRES 3 TIMES, ALIGNED IT, REPLACED ROTORS AND FINALLY REPLACED THE CADILLAC WHEELS AND TIRES THAT CAME ORIGINALLY FROM THE FACTORY. THE VIBRATIONS ARE THE SAME. ACCORDING TO A WEB SITE I FOUND, AT LEAST SEVEN OTHER SEVILLES ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE SPENT OVER $1500 SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 04 AND HAVE NOT FOUND THAT TIRES AND WHEELS ARE THE PROBLEM. THE CAD DEALER HAS NOT A CLUE AS TO WHAT TO DO FOR ME. CADILLAC CASE NUMBER IS 1-2943339661. *AK *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10106982
Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10089348
13,768 miles · Jul 7, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE CRANK SENSOR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10081474
26,000 miles · Jun 8, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 …
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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. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10075012
Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2004
Seat Belts
THE DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE SEAL BELT. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10057617
Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2003
Suspension
I OWN A 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE, MODEL STS THAT HAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED SEVEN TIMES AT TWO DEALERSHIPS. THREE SETS OF TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS TO NO EFFECT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10041126
8,300 miles · Mar 25, 2003
Suspension
KNOCKING NOISE IN FRONT END OF 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS.
NHTSA ODI #10010982
Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2002
Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE A ROCK HIT UNDERNETH AND THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA ODI #8019515
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS AT LEAST 10 TIMES SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, THE PROBLEM ARISES AFTER TRAVELING AT LEAST 70 MILES, THE VEHICLE HAS STOPPED WHILE SLOWING DOWN ON THE EXPRESSWAY, GETTING OFF THE EXPRESSWAY AND ALSO WHILE GOING AROUND A CORNER.*JB
ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORS ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, EXCESSIVE VACUUM CAN BE APPLIED DURING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE LEFT BOLT IS MISSING AND THE RIGHT MOUNTING STRAP FAILS, STEERING CONTROL IS LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE AND PROPER TORQUE OF BOTH STEERING GEAR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
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Defect investigations
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An investigation is not a finding of a defect, and closure does not prove a vehicle is problem-free.
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