1990 Cadillac Seville: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 19 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 1990
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2000
“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.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 1999
“Front passenger's and the rear passenger's seat belts do not operate correctly. When putting the seat belt into the buckle, the belt will come back apart, causing the passenger to be free of seat belts. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Dec 1997
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“Slammed on brakes, vehicle started sliding, crashed into another vehicle, happened again, may 29, 1997, not checked by dealership. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 1996
“Parking emergency brake failed to release when engaged out of park. Finger smashed between (2) gears w/part going through fingernail. Please describe details.”Owner report · Parking Brake · Feb 1995
“While driving, right rear firestone tire p205/70r15 dot vd080a1124 experienced tread separation, causing damage to the vehicle. *slc”Owner report · Tires
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE FROM THE FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL WITH LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
Remedy: INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO PREVENT CABLE DISENGAGEMENT.
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
MISALIGNED REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT SHOULDER RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES COULD CAUSE PENDULUM INTERFERENCE, CAUSING THE BELT TO REMAIN IN LOCKED POSITION OR TO TRAVEL FREELY WITHOUT LOCKING.
Remedy: REALIGN REAR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY.
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Is the 1990 Cadillac Seville reliable?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Cadillac Seville. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 1990 Cadillac Seville have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.