1995 Cadillac SevilleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 74 owner complaints about the 1995 Cadillac Seville, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Cadillac Seville has problems

74 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, gasoline204
Engine and engine cooling153
Electrical system91
Air bags93
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Tires40
Exterior lighting30
Visibility20
Fuel/propulsion system20
7 other systems71

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

2 recalls

1995 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

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 04V-110 · Mar 4, 2004 · 483,477 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 98V-115 · May 26, 1998 · 102,627 vehicles

Risk. DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.

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

1995 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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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Cadillac Seville, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL RAIL LEAKSEA04003 · closed Apr 23, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-110
  2. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTEA98004 · closed Jun 16, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-115
  3. FUEL RAIL LEAKAGEPE03050 · closed Feb 3, 2004
    No recall
  4. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTSQ97017 · closed Feb 24, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What Seville owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, STRONG FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
Complaint 10653947 · Nov 10, 2014 · 119,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL LINE FAILURE TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT ADVISED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE FUEL LINES WERE CRACKED AND LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.…
Complaint 10444090 · Jan 17, 2012 · 91,468 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD SOUND UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. HE THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THE FENDER. HE PARKED THE VEHICLE, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED SMALL FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE…
Complaint 10278745 · Jul 30, 2009 · 103,000 miles

Own a 1995 Seville?

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