1986 Cadillac Seville Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1986 Cadillac Seville has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (6 reports).

2Recalls
11Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Seville?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1986 Cadillac Seville recalls

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

Recall 87V082Jun 4, 198737,481 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Recall 87V047Apr 6, 198756,783 vehicles affected

Most common 1986 Cadillac Seville problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Steering2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Visibility1

What owners report

2001-11-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HAS GONE UNCONSCIOUS DUE TO FUMES FROM THE EMISSION SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASHES, CONSUMER STATES THE EMISSION SYSTEM IS WORN AND HAS 7 HOLES, CAN NOT GET IT REPLACED, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INJURED AND HAS BEEN IN FOUR ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS. *YH
2001-07-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY EMISSION SYSTEM, THE FUMES AND SMOKE ARE BAD, CONSUMER STATES THIS CAUSES UNCONCIOUSNESS AND ACCIDENTS. *SLC
2001-03-06, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE MANIFOLD WAS NOT CONNECTED AND HOLES WERE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSING FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE AND RESULTED IN CONSUMER FEELING ILL. NLM
2000-04-20, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE MANIFOLD WAS NOT CONNECTED AND FUMES THAT WERE RELEASED PUT CONSUMER TO SLEEP AT RED LIGHTS. ONCE CONSUMER HEARD CAR HITTING CONCRETE RAILS, AND COULD NOT WAKE UP. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. CONSUMER FEARED CATCHING A LIVER DISEASE. *AK DUE TO INHALING FUMES, THE CUNSUMER ALSO BECAME UNCONSCIOUS WHILE DRIVING AND HIT TRUCK STOPPED AT LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *YH
1999-01-11, Exterior Lighting
I PRESENTED A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 87V047000 COMPONENT: LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS RECALL AND THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT THERE ARE NO RE CALLS ON THIS CAR. SHOULD THE DEALER FIX THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGE? THANK YOU CONRAD SIMONEAU

1986 Cadillac Seville questions

Does the 1986 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1986 Cadillac Seville: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Cadillac Seville?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Steering (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Cadillac Seville has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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