1992 Cadillac Seville problems & reliability
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Cadillac Seville. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
4 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 15% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 11% |
| Steering | 3 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% |
| Equipment | 2 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 7% |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% |
| Seats | 2 | 7% |
| Tires | 2 | 7% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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”
Air Bags · filed Oct 8, 2003
“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”
Tires · filed Jun 17, 2002
“When driving and upon making a sudden stop passenger's side seatback broke to reclining position, causing injuries to passenger's seat occupant's back and neck. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer noted that entire seat needed to be replaced. Please provide any further details.*ak”
Seats · filed Aug 7, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Cadillac Seville.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
831704 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1998
Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
971101631041 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1997
Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw
731608 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
Rubbing noise withe the front wheels turned to the full lock position (cut out notch in wheelhouse liner and/or trim corner of wheelhouse extention). *tw
GM433505A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 1995
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1995
Rubbing noise when the front wheels turned to the full lock position. *tw
433505 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1992 Cadillac Seville in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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