1992 Cadillac Seville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Cadillac Seville. Newest first.
The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install pinch bolt.
Owner complaints
27 complaints7 involved a crash4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags › Frontal
While waiting for a red light to change to a green light consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end accident. The impact was about 40 to 45 mph, and neither of the air bags deployed. A police report was issued. *ak
- Steering
While driving, the steering wheel locked up. *jb
- Tires
While driving, consumer experienced a tire blow out on the right side causing damage to the vehicle. (General radial xp 2000ii, dot#a3xo 2NB 2400, size 16 tire)*jb
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
When driving and upon making a sudden stop passenger's side seatback broke to reclining position, causing injuries to passenger's seat occupant's back and neck. consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer noted that entire seat needed to be replaced. please provide any further details.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
My car accelerates on its own. this has happened twice. the first time my mechanic scraped carbon from a metal plate on the carburator. now it IS happening again.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device
When turning car off theft system prvents starting of car. plated gold on ignition key gradually flakes off, and shorts out theft system. *ak
- Seats
Both left and right front seat backs will not stay locked in the upright position. there IS no ratchet or other apparent locking mechanism except a simple friction lock which has failed. in the event of rear end collision, seat would be thrown to full prone position. cadillac apparently does not warrant this design defect. IS there anything that can be done to see if other owners are having the same problem?
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
When consumer turns the key sometimes car won't turn on. feels something in steering column IS not connecting. one day it may be an emergency and vehicle won't start. *ak
- Suspension
Engine check light comes on-one cadillac dealer tells me the left rear strut IS bad, another cadillac dealer tells me the left front strut IS bad. On this vehicle one strut costs $800 apiece. I was told that cadillac has a partial recall to replace both front struts and computer chip for about…
Engine check light comes on-one cadillac dealer tells me the left rear strut IS bad, another cadillac dealer tells me the left front strut IS bad. On this vehicle one strut costs $800 apiece. I was told that cadillac has a partial recall to replace both front struts and computer chip for about $600 due to the high cost to the consumer. I have a banging noise from the front end while driving. Are there any recalls or IS there a cheaper way to repair this problem? There are no replacement parts other than factory and the price IS quite excessive especially when 2 cadillac dealers have different opinions. Thanks. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
When driving the vehicle and sitting at a light the vapors are getting into the vehicle from the exhaust system.this problem has been here since back in 1994, and the deal can't determine the problem. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
Transmission failed.
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Intermittent turn signal failure.
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Brake light on truck failed.
- Air bags
No deployment of airbag in accident, causing injury.
- Structure › Body › Door
Power door locks failed.
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was hit on passenger's side at such a hard impact, causing the vehicle to spin and hit a steel pole head-on. driver's side airbag did not deploy . Defect caused the consumer to hit steering wheel with chest and broke ribs. Others in the vehicle were also injures. Dealer has been notified. dup 535125, posted on 03-nov-98. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Vehicle speed control
Had cruise control on; started to apply brakes; road was dry & clear at the time. Cruise control did not release & vehicle did 180 degree turn & landed in ditch & both rear wheel axles broke. wheels separated from vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealer. *Ak
- Tires
When driving the vehicle and making a right turn can hear the front tire rubbing against something. dealer cannot remedy. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving vehicle the comsumer tried to stop the vehicle by stepping on the brakes, and vehicle didn't respond. Brake pedal reached the floor. vehicle failed to stop, resulting in a mishap. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine makes ticking noise.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioner freon leaks into passenger compartment when air conditioner 's in use. *Sd
- Air bags › Frontal
Frontal collision speed of 25mph, impact 12:00 position, drivers side airbag did not deploy. tt
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving the power steering locked up and driver lost control of the car. tt
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
There IS some material coming out of the air conditioner and some getting on the front windshield . tt consumer states dandruff like material in color and appearance IS coming out of air conditioner/heater system and a film of some type IS accumulating on the inside of the windshield, no one has…
There IS some material coming out of the air conditioner and some getting on the front windshield . tt consumer states dandruff like material in color and appearance IS coming out of air conditioner/heater system and a film of some type IS accumulating on the inside of the windshield, no one has ever smoked inside vehicle, dealer has been trying to correct problem, however has been unsuccessful, consumer IS concerned the material could be hazardous to his health. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Have problem with harsh odor like old eggs inside of the cab of the vehicle. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 602983Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow.
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 52564Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 41073Rubbing noise withe the front wheels turned to the full lock position (cut out notch in wheelhouse liner and/or trim corner of wheelhouse extention).
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 37938Rubbing noise when the front wheels turned to the full lock position.
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