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1995 Cadillac Seville: problems, recalls and reliability

2 recalls and 74 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (27% of complaints); the 1993 model year looks more trouble-free.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2004

2
recalls
74
owner complaints
10
fire reports
103,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Problems tend to appear late (median 103,000 mi)Weak spot: fuel system, gasoline (27%)10 fire reports

Common problems

Computed from 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)27% · 19 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)21% · 15 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)13% · 9 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)10% · 7 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)6% · 4 complaints
Tires6% · 4 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, strong fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The problem recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Updated 3/24/15*cnOwner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 2014
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that the front driver side seat belt was short and unable to be fastened. As a result, the contact had to drive the vehicle without the seatbelt fastened. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that the seat belt extender would be needed however, it was discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,600.Owner report · Seat Belts · Oct 2014
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor emitting from the engine and the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the contact was informed that the recall expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2014
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Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that the engine began to freeze while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the head bolts on the engine. A warning light illuminated indicating that the coolant level needed to be checked. The dealer stated that there were no recalls or warranty; therefore the contact would be responsible for paying $3500 to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not called. The failure mileage was 90,000.Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2010
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a fuel line failure twice. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that advised that the front driver side fuel lines were cracked and leaking fuel. The vehicle was repaired. The fuel lines was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 04v110000 (fuel leakage). The failure mileage was 91,468, and the current mileage was 92,616.Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2010
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed flames under the hood of the vehicle. She stopped and exited the vehicle and called 911. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and the fire department has not completed their report. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 137,000.Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2009
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville sts. When the contact started the vehicle, it began smoking. She opened the hood and saw flames. The dealer stated that her VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings); however, she never received a recall notice. The contact purchased the vehicle from a dealer and they did not inform her of any recalls on the vehicle. A representative from the dealer further stated that she would be responsible for all damaged parts and that they would only cover the part referenced in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2008
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle would not slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to continuously pump the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. Afterwards, the ABS and engine lights began illuminating on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to a local repair shop for a diagnostic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer stated that they would have to keep the vehicle in order to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer has not been notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 95,000.Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2008
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. While driving 20 mph smoke was coming from under the hood. The vehicle burst into flames after being pulled over. There was NHTSA recall # 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery). The fire department extinguished the fire. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2007
Vehicle over heated, for the first time ever. Blown head gasket due to failure of the head gasket bolts. To correct, the holes need to be resleeved and a new head gasket installed. *trOwner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2006

When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 2 campaigns

AIR BAGS98V115000 · May 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) AND APPPLY A POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS04V110000 · Mar 2004

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2004, FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES. OWNERS OF 1995 CADILLACS AND 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA WERE SENT LETTERS ON AUGUST 6, 2004. ADDITIONAL LETTERS TO OWNERS WILL BE FORTHCOMING. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1995 Cadillac Seville reliable?

NHTSA has 74 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Cadillac Seville. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (27% of complaints).

At what mileage do 1995 Cadillac Seville problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 103,000 miles or less.

Does the 1995 Cadillac Seville have open recalls?

2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags. 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.