1998 Cadillac Seville engine and engine cooling problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Cadillac Seville — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 cadillac seville. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle stopped or driving various speeds, the engine would overheat and a message informing him to add coolant would display on the instrument panel. The engine coolant was routinely added to the vehicle, but the…”
filed Jul 19, 2011
“Sudden erratic readings such as engine hot, ac off, and service engine soon light on. Engine reduced cylinder operation to 4 cylinders, power reduced significantly. Family in car and heavy traffic could have been dangerous situation in both cases. Found blown head gaskets and coolant entering into…”
filed Jul 22, 2006
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% |
| 1997 Seville | 19 | 20% |
| 1996 Seville | 25 | 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 1998 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.