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1993 Cadillac SevilleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 1993 Cadillac Seville, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year34% below the Seville median · #9 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints424 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage117kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Cadillac Seville has problems

42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline112
Engine and engine cooling91
Service brakes, hydraulic61
Electrical system40
Vehicle speed control30
Visibility30
Power train30
Suspension20
Air bags11
7 other systems70

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1993 Cadillac Seville recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Appliance: air conditioner

Recall 94V-158 · Aug 31, 1994 · 56,269 vehicles

Risk. AN OIL LEAK THAT CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 93V-088 · May 17, 1993 · 10,146 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN RESULT INUNDERHOOD FIRES IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other Seville year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Seville median. How we score

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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Cadillac Seville, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE94053 · closed Sep 16, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-158
In owners' words

What Seville owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FUEL LINE IS LEAKING AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART IN 1993. THERE SAYING THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL ON THE FUEL LINES. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL IN 1993 IS EXACTLY WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY FUEL LINES. ITS SPRAYING FUEL OUT OF ONE OF THE LINES BY THE ENGINE.
Complaint 10472164 · Aug 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GASOLINE SMELL IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A GASOLINE LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED…
Complaint 10470451 · Aug 13, 2012 · 118,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING INTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER…
Complaint 10417990 · Aug 8, 2011 · 77,000 miles

Own a 1993 Seville?

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