1989 Cadillac Seville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Cadillac Seville. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
One or both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could lead to separation of the abshydraulic unit from the mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Replace both ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 cadillac seville. the emissions inspection technician stated that the contact failed inspection due to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor. the vehicle had not experienced any failures before or after the inspection. the dealer advised the contact to allow the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 cadillac seville. the emissions inspection technician stated that the contact failed inspection due to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor. the vehicle had not experienced any failures before or after the inspection. the dealer advised the contact to allow the mechanic to inspect the vehicle. on three occasions, the contact attempted to have the vehicle inspected by a mechanic at the dealer, but was unsuccessful. the inspection was rescheduled for november 8, 2007; however, the mechanic was not available and the inspection was extended until december 8, 2007. the failure mileage was 156,000 and current mileage was 161,000. updated 3/5/08 *cn the consumer stated would like to be reimbursed for the catalytic converter repair at the tune of $1700 and the vehicle also needed a motor mount and muffler. Updated 03/05/08 *tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wiper failure IS dangerous, and it was a recall on gmc/chev. Suburbans. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes. When applied brakes make a grinding noise. in addition, they squeak and hiss. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak
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- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed o stop vehicle within normal stopping distance; pedal spongy; owner was told brakes too small/inadequate for vehicle; nearly caused accident
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