1997 Cadillac Seville steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Cadillac Seville — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“97 cadillac seville,cluncking in front end ,rack and pinion,can feel the noise coming from inside the rack and pinion. Steering seems to lock up while driving straight or in a turn. *tr”
filed Oct 26, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact experienced difficulty turning the steering wheel. The vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle has not been taken to an authorized dealer for…”
filed Sep 5, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Seville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Seville | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 Seville | 8 | 15% |
| 2000 Seville | 6 | 16% |
| 1999 Seville | 8 | 11% |
| 1998 Seville | 10 | 15% |
| 1996 Seville | 16 | 13% |
| 1995 Seville | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 Seville | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 Seville | 3 | 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.