1996 Cadillac Seville electrical system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Cadillac Seville — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville. While driving 30 mph, the front driver and passenger side air bags suddenly deployed without impact or warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician noticed water leaking from the air conditioning unit into…”
filed Jan 6, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak. Also, when the vehicle was started, the pass key lock warning indicator flashed. The key would not turn over to start the vehicle on several occasions. The vehicle was unable to be driven each time the…”
filed Oct 31, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Seville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Seville | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 Seville | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 Seville | 4 | 11% |
| 1999 Seville | 16 | 22% |
| 1998 Seville | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 Seville | 11 | 12% |
| 1995 Seville | 9 | 12% |
| 1994 Seville | 6 | 12% |
| 1993 Seville | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 Seville | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 Seville | 3 | 14% |
| 1990 Seville | 2 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Cadillac Seville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.