2002 Cadillac SEVILLE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
45 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
89,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 28 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 45 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 10 | 22.2% |
| Engine operation | 7 | 15.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 11.1% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 8.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Suspension:Front | 3 |
Suspension: 9; Electrical System: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Steering: 5; Engine: 3; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 3; Power Train: 3; Suspension:Front: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 6
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
2002: 7; 2003: 2; 2004: 4; 2005: 3; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2010: 2; 2011: 3; 2012: 4; 2014: 6; 2015: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 2
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 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 10106982 · 2005-01-26 (January 26, 2005)
THE COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. I PURCHASED A 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS WITH 29000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT HAD A TERRIBLE VIBRATION THAT COMES THROUGH THE SEAT AND THE STEERING WHEEL. I BALANCED THE TIRES 3 TIMES, ALIGNED IT, REPLACED ROTORS AND FINALLY REPLACED THE CADILLAC WHEELS AND TIRES THAT CAME ORIGINALLY FROM THE FACTORY. THE VIBRATIONS ARE THE SAME. ACCORDING TO A WEB SITE I FOUND, AT LEAST SEVEN OTHER SEVILLES ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE SPENT OVER $1500 SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 04 AND HAVE NOT FOUND THAT TIRES AND WHEEL…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10106982 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10132023 · 2005-09-02 (September 2, 2005)
DT: WHEN PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. DID NOT HAVE BRAKES OR POWER STEERING. IT DID THIS ANYTIME WHEN DRIVING BELOW 35 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GMC DEALER 6 TIMES. THEY HAVE CHANGED EGR VALVE, INSTALLED A RECORDER FOR 20 DAYS, CLEANED PISTON WASHERS, THEY FLUSHED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, AND CHANGED CRANK SHAFT SENSORS . BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. THE PROBLEM STARTED ON AUGUST 20, 2003. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132023 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081474 · 2004-07-07 (July 7, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE CRANK SENSOR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 13,768 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081474 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10342755 · 2010-07-12 (July 12, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FIVE TIMES WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE HAD BEEN ONGOING FOR MORE THAN A YEAR WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,416. UPDATED 10/05/10 *BF UPDATED 10/07/10*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10342755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10406695 · 2011-06-15 (June 15, 2011)
2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GM VEHICLES AND A SOFT BUSHING PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION AT THE THIRD CLUTCH HOUSING THAT WEARS OUT PREMATURELY AND TRANSMISSION OIL POURS OUT THE LEFT AXLE SEAL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ESTIMATED COST TO REPLACE THE OIL SEAL AND BUSHING IS IN ACCESS OF $2000. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE WRONG BUSHING MATERIAL WAS USED DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF THE VEHICLE. GM STATED THE BUSHING, BOLTED INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION WAS A STANDARD WEAR AND TEAR ITEM. *JB UPDATED 06/28/11. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10406695 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10423154 · 2011-09-03 (September 3, 2011)
DIAGNOSTIC CHECK RESULTS: RANDOM MIX-FIRE (TUNE UP) SECONDARY AIR INJECTION EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SENSOR (PRESSURE IN TANK) TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID (INSIDE TRANSMISSION) ENGINE METAL OVER TEMP. STRUT & MAINTENANCE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT REMAINS ON. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10423154 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10089348 · 2004-08-20 (August 20, 2004)
WHERE THE BRAKE LINE IS NEAR THE ENGIVE A HOLE WORE THROUGH METALLIC LINE, LOSING BRAKE FLUID. VEHICLLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME OF BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10089348 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10170025 · 2006-10-05 (October 5, 2006)
VARIOUS CHECK ENGINE CODES BECAME PRESENT. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED ITEMS DEALING WITH CODES, BUT CODES WOULD LATER REAPPEAR. FOUND THAT THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT WAS BROKEN. ENGINE WAS MOVING AROUND IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DISTURBING THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS CONNECTIONS AND BUMPING AND DAMAGING PARTS. THIS WAS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR PROCESS, BECAUSE ACCESS TO ENGINE MOUNT IS COMPLICATED. WE ARE STILL SHAKING DOWN THE ENGINE IN FINDING ADDITIONAL PARTS THAT WERE DAMAGED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10170025 at NHTSA ↗