1992 CADILLAC Seville Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

AIR BAGS

4 complaints

WHILE WAITING FOR A RED LIGHT TO CHANGE TO A GREEN LIGHT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT. THE IMPACT WAS ABOUT 40 TO 45 MPH, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS ISSUED. *AK

Oct 08, 2003

Crash: 1

VEHICLE WAS HIT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE AT SUCH A HARD IMPACT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND HIT A STEEL POLE HEAD-ON. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY . DEFECT CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL WITH CHEST AND BROKE RIBS. OTHERS IN THE VEHICLE WERE ALSO INJURES. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. DUP 535125, POSTED ON 03-NOV-98. *AK

May 05, 1998

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.

May 05, 1998

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

FRONTAL COLLISION SPEED OF 25MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

Feb 05, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

MY CAR ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. THE FIRST TIME MY MECHANIC SCRAPED CARBON FROM A METAL PLATE ON THE CARBURATOR. NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN.*AK

Jul 28, 2001

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ACCELERATION. TT

May 02, 1995

SUDDEN ACCELERATION R DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK

May 02, 1995

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 complaints

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND SITTING AT A LIGHT THE VAPORS ARE GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HERE SINCE BACK IN 1994, AND THE DEAL CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 08, 1999

ENGINE MAKES TICKING NOISE.

Jul 15, 1997

HAVE PROBLEM WITH HARSH ODOR LIKE OLD EGGS INSIDE OF THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. TT

Aug 11, 1995

STEERING

2 complaints

WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *JB

Apr 28, 2003

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. TT

Jan 18, 1996

Crash: 1

TIRES

2 complaints

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW OUT ON THE RIGHT SIDE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. (GENERAL RADIAL XP 2000II, DOT#A3XO 2NB 2400, SIZE 16 TIRE)*JB

Jun 06, 2002

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN CAN HEAR THE FRONT TIRE RUBBING AGAINST SOMETHING. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY. *AK

Nov 13, 1997

SEATS

2 complaints

WHEN DRIVING AND UPON MAKING A SUDDEN STOP PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACK BROKE TO RECLINING POSITION, CAUSING INJURIES TO PASSENGER'S SEAT OCCUPANT'S BACK AND NECK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER NOTED THAT ENTIRE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Aug 07, 2001

Injuries: 1

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKS WILL NOT STAY LOCKED IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THERE IS NO RATCHET OR OTHER APPARENT LOCKING MECHANISM EXCEPT A SIMPLE FRICTION LOCK WHICH HAS FAILED. IN THE EVENT OF REAR END COLLISION, SEAT WOULD BE THROWN TO FULL PRONE POSITION. CADILLAC APPARENTLY DOES NOT WARRANT THIS DESIGN DEFECT. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO SEE IF OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM?

Aug 31, 2000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL FAILURE.

Jun 24, 1998

BRAKE LIGHT ON TRUCK FAILED.

Oct 24, 1997

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 complaints

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE COMSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY STEPPING ON THE BRAKES, AND VEHICLE DIDN'T RESPOND. BRAKE PEDAL REACHED THE FLOOR. VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP, RESULTING IN A MISHAP. *AK

Sep 14, 1997

Crash: 1

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

May 13, 1996

Crash: 1

EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

AIR CONDITIONER FREON LEAKS INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN AIR CONDITIONER 'S IN USE. *SD

Nov 14, 1995

THERE IS SOME MATERIAL COMING OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER AND SOME GETTING ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD . TT CONSUMER STATES DANDRUFF LIKE MATERIAL IN COLOR AND APPEARANCE IS COMING OUT OF AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER SYSTEM AND A FILM OF SOME TYPE IS ACCUMULATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD, NO ONE HAS EVER SMOKED INSIDE VEHICLE, DEALER HAS BEEN TRYING TO CORRECT PROBLEM, HOWEVER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THE MATERIAL COULD BE HAZARDOUS TO HIS HEALTH. *SLC

Oct 12, 1995

STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHEN TURNING CAR OFF THEFT SYSTEM PRVENTS STARTING OF CAR. PLATED GOLD ON IGNITION KEY GRADUALLY FLAKES OFF, AND SHORTS OUT THEFT SYSTEM. *AK

Feb 05, 2001

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHEN CONSUMER TURNS THE KEY SOMETIMES CAR WON'T TURN ON. FEELS SOMETHING IN STEERING COLUMN IS NOT CONNECTING. ONE DAY IT MAY BE AN EMERGENCY AND VEHICLE WON'T START. *AK

Apr 21, 2000

SUSPENSION

1 complaint

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON-ONE CADILLAC DEALER TELLS ME THE LEFT REAR STRUT IS BAD, ANOTHER CADILLAC DEALER TELLS ME THE LEFT FRONT STRUT IS BAD. ON THIS VEHICLE ONE STRUT COSTS $800 APIECE. I WAS TOLD THAT CADILLAC HAS A PARTIAL RECALL TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT STRUTS AND COMPUTER CHIP FOR ABOUT $600 DUE TO THE HIGH COST TO THE CONSUMER. I HAVE A BANGING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING. ARE THERE ANY RECALLS OR IS THERE A CHEAPER WAY TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM? THERE ARE NO REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN FACTORY AND THE PRICE IS QUITE EXCESSIVE ESPECIALLY WHEN 2 CADILLAC DEALERS HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS. THANKS. *AK

Feb 29, 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE

1 complaint

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED.CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE 9 TIMES TO THE DEALSHIP.AFTER THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, ALSO THE EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED. *AK

Jul 23, 1999

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

HAD CRUISE CONTROL ON; STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES; ROAD WAS DRY & CLEAR AT THE TIME. CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT RELEASE & VEHICLE DID 180 DEGREE TURN & LANDED IN DITCH & BOTH REAR WHEEL AXLES BROKE. WHEELS SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. *AK

Mar 25, 1998

Crash: 1

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Oct 10, 1997

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

ESC MOTOR SWITCH FAILED.

Oct 10, 1997

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

Oct 07, 1997

SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

REAR SEAT BELTS ARE HARD TO LATCH AND UNLATCH. TT

May 02, 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1992 CADILLAC Seville have?

The 1992 CADILLAC Seville currently has 31 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1992 CADILLAC Seville?

The most common problems reported for the 1992 CADILLAC Seville are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1992 CADILLAC Seville problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1992 CADILLAC Seville comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.