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1997 Cadillac SevilleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 95 owner complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Seville, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the Seville median · #2 of 17 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints9514 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage94kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Cadillac Seville has problems

95 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
Engine and engine cooling193
Fuel system, gasoline171
Steering162
Service brakes, hydraulic151
Electrical system112
Exterior lighting70
Suspension60
Air bags64
Visibility51
12 other systems182

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

2 recalls

1997 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

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 97V-064 · Apr 28, 1997 · 156,910 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

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

1997 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 Cadillac Seville, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL RAIL LEAKSEA04003 · closed Apr 23, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-110
  2. FUEL RAIL LEAKAGEPE03050 · closed Feb 3, 2004
    No recall
  3. POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURERQ03001 · closed Sep 15, 2003
    No recall
In owners' words

What Seville owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON FEBRUARY 18, 2010 I HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE MY CAR HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR 5 HRS AFTER BEING DRIVEN. *TR
Complaint 10314396 · Feb 25, 2010 · 173,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING COOLANT (MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED) AT A VAST RATE. HE HAD TO REPLACE THE COOLANT IN THE VEHICLE ALMOST EVERY OTHER DAY. IN ADDITION, THE HEATING GAUGE WOULD SPORADICALLY MOVE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE…
Complaint 10272969 · Jun 5, 2009 · 110,000 miles
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AT 60 TO 65 MILES AN HOUR, THE DISTANCE BEFORE THE MALFUNCTION BEGAN WAS APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES BEFORE MY BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY WERE APPLIED DURING A NON BRAKING APPLICATION. THE CADILLAC STS SLOWED DOWN INTO A CAR THAT HIT MY REAR BUMPER. I TRIED TO RECOVER FROM THE…
Complaint 10237912 · Aug 12, 2008 · 120,100 miles

Own a 1997 Seville?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.