1993 Cadillac Seville problems & reliability
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 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.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 11 | 26% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 21% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% |
| Power Train | 3 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% |
| Visibility | 3 | 7% |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% |
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
“Fuel line is leaking and can cause a fire. There was a recall on this part in 1993. There saying there is no open recall on the fuel lines. The description of the recall in 1993 is exactly what is going on with my fuel lines. Its spraying fuel out of one of the lines by the engine.”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Aug 20, 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…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Aug 13, 2012
“The fuel line is leaking. It could start a fire and I have children. I found a recall on this already on another site but didn't know if it would still be valid to get it replaced. I just bought the vehicle from an individual and then 2 months after this happened. Consequence: (fuel leaks in the engine compartment can…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Aug 13, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Preliminary Evaluation PE94053 · opened Jul 14, 1994 · closed Sep 16, 1994 · led to recall 94V158000
Technical service bulletins
20 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Cadillac Seville. The 10 most recent:
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
4.0l l47, 4.6l ld8 l37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose. Also including model 2003 cadillac eldorado. *mr
01792 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and oil pan sealing by using rtv sealant. *tt
030601027 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2003
Intermittent light surge, chuggle or bump at 45-60 mph with tcc engaged. *tt
030604038 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2003
Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise. *tt
990601010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1999
Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
831704 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1998
Conditions regarding dtc code p039, torgue converter clutch engagement, may set when driving up a slight grade after a cold start. *yc
98876517 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 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
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 1993 Cadillac Seville in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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