1992 Cadillac SEVILLE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
63,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 16 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 3 | 18.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 2; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1; Seats: 1; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 1
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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 15 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 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
1995: 5; 1996: 2; 2000: 3; 2001: 3; 2002: 1; 2003: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Steering behavior 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10017642 · 2003-04-28 (April 28, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017642 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10042559 · 2003-10-08 (October 8, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10042559 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 487885 · 1995-11-14 (November 14, 1995)
AIR CONDITIONER FREON LEAKS INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN AIR CONDITIONER 'S IN USE. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 487885 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565999 · 2002-06-06 (June 6, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565999 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 719435 · 2000-02-29 (February 29, 2000)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 719435 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 729618 · 2000-08-31 (August 31, 2000)
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?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 729618 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 749382 · 2001-07-28 (July 28, 2001)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 749382 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 860712 · 2000-04-21 (April 21, 2000)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 860712 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
91V157000 · Steering:Rack And Pinion
Reported: 1991-09-18 (September 18, 1991)
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO STEERING RACK LOWER COUPLING PINCH BOLT MAY BE MISSING.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗