1997 Cadillac Seville fuel system, gasoline problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Cadillac Seville — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hit a speed bump - loud noise - could barely brake - avoid collision and after eventually being able to stop; looked under car and fluid gushing out like a rainstorm. Call insurance company who stated it was a collision; however, repair shop and adjuster for insurance company stated it was bound to…”
filed Jul 30, 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. The contact was informed that his vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000; however, the dealer stated that the recall had expired. The dealer did not want to make any repairs. Less than 72 hours later, the vehicle caught fire upon…”
filed Jun 17, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON…Campaign 04V110000 · Mar 4, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Seville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Seville | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 Seville | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 Seville | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 Seville | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 Seville | 20 | 16% |
| 1995 Seville | 20 | 27% |
| 1994 Seville | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 Seville | 11 | 26% |
| 1991 Seville | 1 | 5% |
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.