1993 Cadillac SEVILLE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
118,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 28 complaints (17.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 14.3% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 14.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 10.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.6% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Suspension:Front: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
1995: 3; 1996: 2; 2000: 8; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 4; 2004: 4; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 3
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10054948 · 2004-01-26 (January 26, 2004)
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(?)…
Owner-reported narrative. 116,528 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054948 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 857040 · 2000-02-16 (February 16, 2000)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 857040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001042 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
WHILE CONSUMER WAS HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED FOR A LEAKING MASTER CYLINDER, THE BRAKE LINE FAILED PER DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS *DT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001042 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039293 · 2003-09-22 (September 22, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 86,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10039293 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10048445 · 2003-11-19 (November 19, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 43,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048445 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10470451 · 2012-08-13 (August 13, 2012)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 118,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10470451 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 721249 · 2000-04-10 (April 10, 2000)
RADIATOR FAILURE CAUSING COOLANT AND TRANSMISSION FLUID TO MIX. AS A RESULT WATER GOT INTO TRANSMISSION AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 721249 at NHTSA ↗