2001 Cadillac Seville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2001 Cadillac Seville. Newest first.
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incorrect tire pressure label. on vehicles equipped with p235/55r17 tires, the tire pressure label incorrectly specifies p235/60zr16 tires.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Incorrect tire inflation pressure can damage tires, affect vehicle handling, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Owner complaints
53 complaints5 involved a crash4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Sunroof flew off while driving. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame debonded and the sunroof glass completely separated from the vehicle. Webasto Hollandia 700 series sunroof, Serial Number 0524386. A recall was already done for this defective product but Webasto will not fix…
Sunroof flew off while driving. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame debonded and the sunroof glass completely separated from the vehicle. Webasto Hollandia 700 series sunroof, Serial Number 0524386. A recall was already done for this defective product but Webasto will not fix this one because they claim this sunroof is a "different series" than what is covered by the recall, which is supposed to start with 06. I think this is just an excuse to get out of fixing the vehicle. The vehicle has no interior roof other than the small fabric slider that was there to protect the glass. The contact stated that Webasto finally agreed to send a replacement but the cost of the repair was not covered.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac seville. The contact stated that while sitting in the front driver side seat with the vehicle off and key out of the ignition, the side air bag deployed without an impact. There was a loud boom and a gray substance emitted from the air bags. The following…
TL* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac seville. The contact stated that while sitting in the front driver side seat with the vehicle off and key out of the ignition, the side air bag deployed without an impact. There was a loud boom and a gray substance emitted from the air bags. The following morning, the seat belt anchor fractured. The driver sustained a loss of hearing in the left ear, 3 neck fractures, abrasions on the arms and legs that required medical attention. A medical incident report was filed. The dealer roberts auto mall (19 park ln, downingtown, pa 19335, (610) 269-8200) was made aware of the failure but stated that the failure experienced could not have happened. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
- Air bags
I received a recall notice in the mail.
- Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Pressure of tires damaging rims and wheels. Had to replace tires each year. *tr
- Engine
Car starts with several turning of the key. It can take up to 2+ minutes. I have no convidence in my car anymore. It such a frustrating experience. *tr
- Electrical system
Takes several turns of the ignition to start. Slow leak due to rim pressure on tires. *tr
- Service brakes · Wheels › Rim
Have to turn ignition on several times to start. Rims pressuring tires. *tr
- Electrical system › Ignition
TL* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac seville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was a sudden loss on engine power as the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the ignition switch was defective…
TL* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac seville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was a sudden loss on engine power as the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure was 37,000 and current mileage was 42,000. updated 08-20-14 *bf updated 09/15/2014 *js
- Electrical system · Electronic stability control (esc) · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Steering
I traded my 97 lincoln town car for a 01 cadillac seville with the north star motor,upon leaving the car lot,i noticed the stereo was real static when I hit the slightest bump in the road..i then turned around and took it right back..it was the bose amp..(found out 3 weeks later)(dealer paid for…
I traded my 97 lincoln town car for a 01 cadillac seville with the north star motor,upon leaving the car lot,i noticed the stereo was real static when I hit the slightest bump in the road..i then turned around and took it right back..it was the bose amp..(found out 3 weeks later)(dealer paid for repair,)the very next day ..i heard a clicking while turning right,,took back to the dealer ..it wouldn't do it then,,i was told to put power steering fluid in it..drove it to ky that weekend(i live in ga) noticed a humming noise in the left front wheel,,had to replace the wheel hub,,,then noticed power steering fluid kept going down,,had to replace the hydraulic hose,, a couple of times I would turn the key and it wouldn't start,,no lights no nothing..turn the key to off position,,wait try again ,,still no start,,tried a third time started no problem,,,is there a glitch with the ignition switch???now im hearing the clicking again when I turn right...is this going to cost me more money,,,i always thought cadillac was the best money could buy ,,because of the fact they use top of the line parts ( therefore expensive cars) so you wont have to worry,about breaking down and having to keep putting money in them.. Cadillac should back their products with the pride they expect us consumers to have while driving them.....i should have kept my lincoln. *Tr
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel/ign starting problems ________________________________________ I have a 2001 cadillac seville sls that has been having intermittent starting problems. Presently the vehicle will not build-up fuel pressure in order to start to 41-47 psi unless I remove the rear fuse/relay box ign 1 micro…
Fuel/ign starting problems ________________________________________ I have a 2001 cadillac seville sls that has been having intermittent starting problems. Presently the vehicle will not build-up fuel pressure in order to start to 41-47 psi unless I remove the rear fuse/relay box ign 1 micro relay. With this relay removed, I can hear the fuel pump build-up the required psi and then I confirm the build-up of that psi by looking at my test fuel psi gauge under the hood, the car then starts no problem, and runs no problem with relay not installed. Whenever I re-install this micro relay the fuel sys will not build-up the required psi, it just stays at 0 psi, and of course it will not start. I just replaced the fuel pump sending unit assy plus fuel filter today. The other day I was driving on highway 25 southbound and doing 75 mph and the engine just died, quit running and would not re-start. I had my vehicle towed home, the next day I went to troubleshoot my cadillac and the vehicle started right up with the ign 1 relay removed. As I mentioned earlier I already replaced the fuel pump assy thinking it would fix problem and it did not! Today while driving 55 mph the engine suddenly quit running again and I heard a noise from the front end and the car shook also. I had to find some shoulder room, pulled over, removed IGN1 relay again and the car re-started no problem and I continued on driving to work. *Tr
- Seat belts
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 cadillac seville. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side seat belts do not release; therefore, they were unable to be used. he feels that this IS a manufacturer's defect. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were able to release the belts. they…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 cadillac seville. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side seat belts do not release; therefore, they were unable to be used. he feels that this IS a manufacturer's defect. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were able to release the belts. they further stated that nothing was wrong with the retractor. the failure mileage was 56,000 and current mileage IS 57,000. updated 07/15/08 *bf updated 07/15/08. *Jb
- Steering
Power steering fails at low rpm. Very difficult to park, turn quickly, navigate parking lot, driveway,etc. *tr
- Steering
Steering system makes popping noises when turning either way. Dealer can't figure out what's wrong. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle engine died, loss steering. almost collided with another vehicle. obdii error code shows p0385, crankshaft sensor b failed.. 2001 seville cadillac STS. *tr
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Trunk molding leaks profusely causing dangerous mold problem. *tr
- Suspension
Car vibrates considerably at highway speeds. This problem IS of epidemic porportions. I fear that one of the suspension components will come apart on the freeway injuring multiple people in vicinity. Dealership cannot diagnose or fix. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 cadillac seville. the contact stated that the vehicle leaked engine oil on the exhaust crossover pipe extensively from the crank cradle to the block. the vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic and the dealer. the contact stated that there was a remedy, which was to pull…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 cadillac seville. the contact stated that the vehicle leaked engine oil on the exhaust crossover pipe extensively from the crank cradle to the block. the vehicle was diagnosed by a mechanic and the dealer. the contact stated that there was a remedy, which was to pull the motor and replace it with a remam motor. the vehicle has not been repaired. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 131,000 and failure mileage was approximately 109,000. updated 01-29-08. *kb updated 01/29/08 *tr
- Suspension
I bought a cadillac seville from a used car dealer, it vibrate when I drive it. The whole car vibrates while driving it on a smooth road. The car dealer replace the tires, tie-rode, lower ball joints, and steering arm or something to that effect and done an alignment on all the wheels. It still IS…
I bought a cadillac seville from a used car dealer, it vibrate when I drive it. The whole car vibrates while driving it on a smooth road. The car dealer replace the tires, tie-rode, lower ball joints, and steering arm or something to that effect and done an alignment on all the wheels. It still IS vibrating to this day. They say they can 't duplicate the vibration, and don't want to ride with me to show me what they are considering normal and I can show them what I am feel as abnormal. They even took it to at the cadillac dealer and they done some expensive machine balancing on the tires and it still does it. One mechanic said that I will have to wait until it gets worse to find out what it IS or to get it fixed. That does not sound good to me at all. I don't know if there has been any injures or death related to this problem, however I don't want to the first. *Nm
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
The power steering becomes inoperable at low speeds, causing significant risks in proper maneuvering. The safety of pedestrians IS of particular concern, as one incident recently demonstrated, when I could not turn the wheel fast enough. I had to jerk the car to a stop, nearly scaring the life out of a middle aged woman. The car IS virtually impossible to parallel park. *Nm
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm · Tires
2001 cadillac seville sls tires vibrated at 19,00 miles and had a sign of a flat. *ts the tires were replaced three times. The lower control arms were replaced. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
2001 cadillac seville engine shut down while driving. *ts *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Dt: the caller said a nut came off the front lower ball joint. The caller's wife was backing out of a driveway and she heard a clung and when she looked the wheel was tilted out on the bottom. Vehicle was towed to dealer who fixed it. Manufacturer canceled the $50.00 deductible. *Ak ses light illuminated on the dash. the dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor. *nm
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
1. no warning before failure. engine crank sensors fail without warning. 2. engine stops, car decelerates, no ps, hard to control, near accident from lack of control or being hit from behind. 3. Cadillac northstar 2000-2001 seville crank sensor (2 per engine) replaced repeatedly. *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failure on 2001 cadillac sls: there was no warning that the transmission needed servicing or was experiencing any problems. the transaxle fluid level indicated it was at 100% at time of incident. Vehicle was at stop light, light turned green and the vehicle would not move made loud…
Transmission failure on 2001 cadillac sls: there was no warning that the transmission needed servicing or was experiencing any problems. the transaxle fluid level indicated it was at 100% at time of incident. Vehicle was at stop light, light turned green and the vehicle would not move made loud roaring noise. diagnosis at cadillac dealer transmission failure at 68,000 miles. vehicle IS now at cadillac dealer for costly repair. called gm regarding issue; indicated there IS no recall so nothing can be done. dealer does not acknowledge complaint.
- Electrical system
The consumer's vehicle traction control system keeps showing a defect when the light comes on. the consumer took vehicle to dealer 4 times, and they couldn't find anything. According to owner's manual it has to do with the brake system. *Ak...the traction control light continues to come on, and…
The consumer's vehicle traction control system keeps showing a defect when the light comes on. the consumer took vehicle to dealer 4 times, and they couldn't find anything. According to owner's manual it has to do with the brake system. *Ak...the traction control light continues to come on, and dealer was unable to repair or determine the cause. This creates a potential hazard to consumer and others if the light signals a problem. *Ak *sb this problem have been going on since october 17, 2004 to the present. *Sb
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.
- 11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11006421GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249590This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247552This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- 10244274This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10244201This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10242843The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- 10242298This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
- 10242262This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
- 10240793This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
- 10236164This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
- 10235799This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10234110This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10232811This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10232136This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10230697This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
- 10228888This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
- 10227056This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10225615This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
- 10224820This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
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