CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Cadillac Seville has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (8 reports).
1990 Cadillac Seville recalls
Most common 1990 Cadillac Seville problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
I BOUGHT A NEW 1990 CADILLAC FROM CADILLAC DEALER IN 1990 THAT I HAVE DRIVEN ONLY 53,678 MILES, WELL CARED FOR AND GARAGED. .THE ABS MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR SOME TIME AND I HAVE CONTACTED NUMEROUS CADILLAC DEALERS AND BRAKE MECHANICS AND CANNOT FIND ANYONE TO REPAIR LEAK. I HAVE LEARNED THAT MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER (COMBINED PUMP BOOSTER AND ABS MASTER CYLINDER WAS ONE UNIT MFG BY ATE FOR CADILLAC AS PER CADILLAC'S SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS AND WAS USED IN 1989 AND 1990 CADILLACS AND DISCONTINUED THEREAFTER) ADDITIONALLY I HAVE LEARNED THAT CADILLAC MADE CHANGES/REPAIRS OF SOME KIND TO ABS BRAKE SYSTEM, UNANOUNCED PUBLICALLY, WHEN SEVILLES WERE BROUGHT TO CADILLAC FOR OTHER
THE DRIVERS INFORMATION SCREEN IS INOPERATIVE. NLM
WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE P205/70R15 DOT VD080A1124 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC
ON THREE DIFFEERENT OCCASIONS VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 45-50 MPH. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ONLY USED ON ONE OCCASION. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE. WHEN THE FOOT IS OFF THE GAS PEDAL IT KEEPS ACCELERATING, AND RPMS GO UP. BRAKING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. ONCE ALMOST RESULTED IN A CRASH. HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP. DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A FAULTY GROUND STUD AT THE STARTER. OWNER HAD THEN REPAIR IT AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEMS SINCE. *AK.ET.
1990 Cadillac Seville questions
Does the 1990 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1990 Cadillac Seville: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Cadillac Seville?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (8), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Visibility (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.