CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Cadillac Seville has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4 reports).
1988 Cadillac Seville recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Most common 1988 Cadillac Seville problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
ROOF BLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT THEY HAVE NO INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. *AK THE CLOTH TOP FLEW OFF STRIKING THE VEHICLE BEHIND. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER DO NOT WANT TO ADDRESS THIS DEFECT. *YH
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO BRAKE COMPONENTS DUE TO EXCESSIVE USE (OVERHEATING). MJS
CAR WANT TO START BUT WON'T. *AK
THE FRONT MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE, AND THE CAR WENT COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL. THE CAR HIT A WALL AND WAS COMPLETELY TOTALED. *AK
THE HEAD GASKETS BLEW AND LEAKED COOLANT INTO THE OIL PAN OF THE ENGINE. DEALER HAS VEHICLE. *AK
1988 Cadillac Seville questions
Does the 1988 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Cadillac Seville at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Cadillac Seville?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Exterior Lighting (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Cadillac Seville has been fixed?
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