1996 Cadillac Seville engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Cadillac Seville — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville sts. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph and smelled a strong burning odor of fumes inside of the vehicle. The engine began to overheat, causing the temperature gauge to increase rapidly to hot. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road to…”
filed Dec 5, 2011
“Gm has a known problem with the cadallic northstar 4.6l head gaskets. They broke down between 70,000 and 140,000 miles gm will not assist in the repair of the head gaskets. Our cadillac is a 1996 with 72,000 miles and has had the leaking since 40,000 miles. The dealer was and is willing to repair…”
filed Mar 14, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Seville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Seville | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 Seville | 9 | 17% |
| 2000 Seville | 6 | 16% |
| 1999 Seville | 23 | 32% |
| 1998 Seville | 20 | 31% |
| 1997 Seville | 19 | 20% |
| 1995 Seville | 15 | 20% |
| 1994 Seville | 21 | 42% |
| 1993 Seville | 9 | 21% |
| 1992 Seville | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 Seville | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 Seville | 1 | 5% |
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.