2002 Cadillac Seville Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Cadillac Seville recalls

Most common 2002 Cadillac Seville problems

Problem areas named in the 45 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	12
Steering	7
Engine And Engine Cooling	7
Electrical System	7
Power Train	5
Air Bags	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Exterior Lighting	3
Structure	3
Engine	3

What owners report

2021-04-22, Power Train
CAR SNAKES EXTREMELY BAD AROUND 45 TO 70 MPH SO BAD IT SHAKES THE ENTIRE CAR LIKE MY WHEELS ARE LOOSE OR BENT AND SO I BOUGHT 4 NEW WHEELS AND GOT ALIGNMENT NO HELP DID RESEARCH AND LEARNED THAT IT IS DUE TO TYPE OF TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE CAR IS A BAD BRAND THAT MESSES UP A LOT AND THAT GM HASN'T ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE WHICH IS SUCH A SHAME AND A SHAM THAT I HATE THEY ARE DOING BECAUSE IT IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX AND I HAVE TO FOOT THE BILL PLUS BUSHING ARE LOW GRADE IN FRONT END AND YOU WOULD THINK BE HIGH END VEHICLE SHOULD BE HIGH END PARTS HAPPENED FIRST ON HIGHWAY AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE

2021-02-02, Structure
DRIVE TRAIN CRADLE HAS WEAKENED SIGNIFICANTLY FROM RUST. WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOOSENESS OF THE SUSPENSION FELT AND A SHIFTING EVIDENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING. I RESIDE IN MINNESOTA AND THE D.O.T. USES SALT ON THE ROADS DURING THE WINTER SEASON AND THIS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY ACCELERATED CORROSION OF VEHICLES AND THEIR EXPOSED COMPONENTS. MATERIALS USED FOR CRITICAL COMPONENTS ON VEHICLES MUST WITHSTAND THIS FACTOR OR LIVES MAY BE LOST DUE TO THIS CORROSION, FAILURE OF THE SUB-FRAME CRADLE WILL BE CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL . HELP... THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE SUCH A MAJOR COMPONENT WITH A RESISTANT COMPONENT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED NOW SI

2020-09-28, Structure
ENGINE CRADLE/FRAME IS SEVERELY DEGRADING STRUCTURALLY DUE TO THE NORTHERN STATES PRACTICES OF SALTING/SANDING ROADS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE INTEGRITY OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL STRUCTURE IS SUCH THAT NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE, ITS SUSPENSION, STEERING AND DRIVE TRAIN STABILITY HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. THE MANUFACTURES USE OF SUBSTANDARD METALS IN ITS SUB-FRAMES IS THE REASON FOR THIS VEHICLES INSTABILITY ISSUES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOW BEEN PARKED FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS FOR FEAR OF A POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS OUTCOME, RELATED TO THE DRIVE-TRAIN FRAME INSTABILITY, WHICH MAY CAUSE INJURY TO NOT ONLY THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE BUT ALSO ANYONE ELSE SHARING THE ROAD.

2019-04-11, Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A DRIVE THRU WINDOW, THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM EXPLODED AND SMOKE FILLED THE CABIN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

2018-10-25, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS AND MAKING TURNS AND LANE CHANGES, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND MADE AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL CAP WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEY CADILLAC (6825 YORK AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435, (952) 388-0813), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-4766958386. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,500.

2002 Cadillac Seville questions

Does the 2002 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 Cadillac Seville: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac Seville?

Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (12), Steering (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 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.