1997 Cadillac Seville electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Cadillac Seville — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving roughly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flickering on and off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to an authorized dealer. The local…”
filed Apr 15, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. While the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway, it caught fire. The fire department extinguished the flames and indicated that there may have been an electrical short associated with the front passenger seat. A police report was not filed. The…”
filed Apr 24, 2017
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…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017This 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% |
| 1996 Seville | 24 | 20% |
| 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 1997 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.