1993 Cadillac Seville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 Cadillac Seville. Newest first.
If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An oil leak that contacts the hot exhaust system can result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a tie strap to retain the auxiliary engine oil cooler outlet hose to the auxiliary engine oil cooler inlet hose at the bottom of the radiator assuring adequate clearance of the affected hose from the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly.
The fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. The lines can work loose, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks in the engine compartment can result inunderhood fires if exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect vehicle and, if necessary, adjust or replace the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system.
Owner complaints
42 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel line IS leaking and can cause a fire. There was a recall on this part in 1993. There saying there IS no open recall on the fuel lines. The description of the recall in 1993 IS exactly what IS going on with my fuel lines. Its spraying fuel out of one of the lines by the engine.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
TL* the contact owns a 1993 cadillac seville. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline smell in the vehicle. The contact looked under the hood and noticed that there was a gasoline leak. The vehicle was not taken into the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 cadillac seville. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline smell in the vehicle. The contact looked under the hood and noticed that there was a gasoline leak. The vehicle was not taken into the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign ID number: 93v088000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The failure mileage was 100,000. updated 10/10/2 *cn updated 10/15/2012 *js
- Fuel/propulsion system
The fuel line IS leaking. It could start a fire and I have children. I found a recall on this already on another site but didn't know if it would still be valid to get it replaced. I just bought the vehicle from an individual and then 2 months after this happened. Consequence: (fuel leaks in the…
The fuel line IS leaking. It could start a fire and I have children. I found a recall on this already on another site but didn't know if it would still be valid to get it replaced. I just bought the vehicle from an individual and then 2 months after this happened. Consequence: (fuel leaks in the engine compartment can result in underhood fires if exposed to a source of ignition) summary: (the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. The lines can work loose) remedy: (dealer will inspect vehicle and, if necessary adjust or replace the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system) I have a 1993 cadillac seville STS V8 4.6L that's what the recall said about the recall on this car. I have tried to buy new part but it IS discontinued I am assuming because there's a recall. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1993 cadillac seville STS. The contact stated that fuel was leaking into the intake manifold. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer stated that the vin did not qualify for the recall under nhtsa campaign ID number…
TL* the contact owns a 1993 cadillac seville STS. The contact stated that fuel was leaking into the intake manifold. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer stated that the vin did not qualify for the recall under nhtsa campaign ID number 93v088000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,000.
- Suspension › Front
Lower control arm, driver's side failure. Root cause: rust. *Tr
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Acceleration problem with 1993 STS cadillac. (nar) *ph *cb
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Brake lights on my 93 seville have been a problem since day one. I have replaced sockets and they continue to burn out, not the bulb but the sockets? I have asked other seville owners and they too have the same problem. Why hasn't this issue been addressed by gm. It IS a safety issue? *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
The car stalled and was towed to a repair shop. The next day it was brought into the shop. The mechanic turned the ignition switch to start, and the intake manifold exploded, sending pieces of the manifold throughout the shop. the explosion also damaged the power steering pump. It was later…
The car stalled and was towed to a repair shop. The next day it was brought into the shop. The mechanic turned the ignition switch to start, and the intake manifold exploded, sending pieces of the manifold throughout the shop. the explosion also damaged the power steering pump. It was later discovered that the cause of the explosion was fuel that had collected in the manifold due to a crack in the plastic fuel rail. Sometime during 1993 the manifold was re-designed to alleviate this problem, however, there were no recalls, leaving thousands(?) of cars with this potential problem. I did find a dealer service bulletin canceling an exchange program for the intake manifolds for this model and year. (No: 93-i-58). *la
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Fuel system, other › Fuel injection system
Started the vehicle and it made a loud bang and smoke came rolling out from under the hood, looked and seen the intake manifold has a hole blown threw it and damage to the cover.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
1993 cadillac seville experiencing gas tank leak.*mr the vehicle's plastic gas tank experienced a leak. the leak resulted in a puddle under the driver's side rear door and a strong gas odor. *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Lost vehicle braking because of brake line tubing corrosion. I narrowly avoided rear ending the vehicle in front of me by quickly changing lanes into the left turn lane. it appears as though the brake tubing was not galvanized as the pitting corrosion was severe... The car IS only 10 years old. I hope others will not be exposed to this sudden loss of a major safety system on the vehicle... The brakes!*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
The intake manifold blew up in a puff of smoke when I turned the key, blew a hole right threw the end of the manifold! *nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
The gas pedal went to the floor without warning and the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. *nlm
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While consumer was having vehicle serviced for a leaking master cylinder, the brake line failed per dealer. please provide more details. Ts *dt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Short in rear right tail lights; right turn signal doesn't flash when any lights (parking or headlights) are turned on. noticed same problem with many other sevilles on the road. Dealer had no knowledge of any problems. worried that this will cause rearending accidents or people pulling out in…
Short in rear right tail lights; right turn signal doesn't flash when any lights (parking or headlights) are turned on. noticed same problem with many other sevilles on the road. Dealer had no knowledge of any problems. worried that this will cause rearending accidents or people pulling out in front of us when they can't see our turnsignal, or when they can't see the brakelight or turnsignal to let them know we are slowing down. please help.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While replacing the fuel filter, both rear brake lines were noted to be severly rusted. by the time the fuel filter was removed from the holding bracket (this bracket also holds the brake lines above the filter) the brake lines started to leak. manufacturer does not recommend undercoating…
While replacing the fuel filter, both rear brake lines were noted to be severly rusted. by the time the fuel filter was removed from the holding bracket (this bracket also holds the brake lines above the filter) the brake lines started to leak. manufacturer does not recommend undercoating, however dealership stated that when they replace brake lines they always undercoat the lines. now, sections of brake line have been replaced, however some sections of the line can't be easily reached and will remain in place. I'm worried that the lines will rupture when I'm driving and need to brake hard. help!
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control › Linkages
While at repair shop mechanic listened for other noises. Then, put car in park and it revved up to about 200 and lurched forward. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
When consumer was driving vehicle was stalling and hesitating in starting. computer chips were burning out because computer on dash gave information to the rest of vehicle, and vehicle computer chip was defective. consumer stated that he took vehicle to a garage to fix the problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Lower engine case seal failed. nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The engine developed a noise due to a damaged piston wrist pin on a cylinder as the result of a design flaw, as stated in service bulletin 47-61-42 issued 01-feb-95. yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
When gas tank got to 1/4 full it died out/stalled when turning corners. also, fuel pump malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall. dealer said it was because of age/ wear & tear on the vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission
Radiator failure causing coolant and transmission fluid to mix. as a result water got into transmission and caused complete failure of transmission.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Intermittent back fire toward intake manifold, cracking manifold causing fire in engine compartment.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Suspension › Front
When traveling consumer noticed vibration coming from the front end, making it very difficult to control vehicle. Lso vehicle stalled out without or prior warning. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Car computer reported a rich fuel mixture, mechanic tested injectors and tried to start engine, it blew up, cracked intake manifold and a cylinder. next year of model had a corrective device to relieve such explosions
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
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
- 10010847Service engine soon light on and chuggle or surge. Diagnostic trouble code p0741 or diagnostic trouble code 39 (tcc stuck off).
- 100063324.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose. Also including model 2003 cadillac eldorado.
- 10004769This bulletin IS being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and oil pan sealing by using rtv sealant.
- 10004374Intermittent light surge, chuggle or bump at 45-60 mph with tcc engaged.
- 606086Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise.
- 602983Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow.
- 601908Conditions regarding dtc code P039, torgue converter clutch engagement, may set when driving up a slight grade after a cold start.
- 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.
- 39302Metallic knock sound from engine.
- 39296Extended crank time after cold soak.
- 39073Automatic doors lock when ignition switch turned off.
- 38071Intermittent light surge, chuggle or bump at 45-60 mph with tcc engaged.
- 37938Rubbing noise when the front wheels turned to the full lock position.
- 37889Grinding/scraping noise in park and neutral.
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