Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Cadillac Seville, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension10
- Engine and engine cooling9
- Steering8
- Structure7
- Electrical system6
- Tires6
- Power train3
- Equipment3
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
- Air bags3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3 2001 Seville vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 2 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Cadillac Seville failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 91,346 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
14 cars built in 2001 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 30 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
9 2001 cars are on the New Zealand register; 67% arrived as used imports, 22% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 12.8 L/100 km (about 18 mpg US), CO₂ 294 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seville · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.6 | 9.4 | 12.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE LABEL. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/55R17 TIRES, THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INCORRECTLY SPECIFIES P235/60ZR16 TIRES.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Cadillac told its dealers about the 2001 Cadillac Seville: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 637908 | NOISE IN THE TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN. *TT |
| 634993 | TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *TT |
| 634981 | SUBJECT REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS. *TT |
| 634945 | INFORMATION ON INSPECTING THE JULIAN DATE CODE OF TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PLUSE WIDTH MODULATED VALVE ASSEMBLY. *TT |
| 634921 | SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A MOAN / SQUAWK NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT |
| 634919 | CONCERNS WITH CLUNK / RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROAD BUMPS. *TT |
| 634874 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELLING OVER ROAD BUMPS/SWELLS. *TT |
| 634803 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT |
| 634719 | SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR CHECK ENGINE SOON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. *TT 02-06-04-024E NOT YET RECEIVED. *TT |
| 634706 | SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE IDLE SPEED STABILITY CONCERN, HARD OR NO RESTART CONDITION OR A DECEL ENGINE STALL. *TT |
| 634288 | SUBJECT REGARDING NO START, NO CRANK, I/P LAMPS, ILLUMINATED (BATTERY, BATTERIES, GENERATOR, ALTERNATOR, GAUGES, SES, SIR, BRAKE, SECURITY, THEFT, ABS, HOT, LIGHT, LAMP), DIC MESSAGES REPAIR LOOSE GENERATOR TO ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS AND/OR WIRING). NLM |
| 632322 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE ELIMINATION OF THE SERVICE BAY TEST PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 631303 | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE I1713 AND/OR U1715. *SLC |
| 631216 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ON AN AUDIBLE MOAN/SQUAWK TYPE NOISE HEARD DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *SLC |
| 629720 | CONCERNS WITH POWER STEERING MOAN CONDITION AT LOW PARKING LOT MANEUVER SPEEDS AND WHEN MAING RIGHT HAND TURNS. *TT |
| 629661 | CONCERNS WITH HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT, FIRST SHIFT OF THE DAY. *TT |
| 629652 | CONCERNS WITH POWER STEERING MOAN PRIMARILY ON RIGHT HAND TURNS. *TT |
| 629621 | SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES. *TT |
| 629607 | FRONT STRUT NOISE CONDITION. *TT |
| 629368 | SUBJECT REGARDING NO POWER ON HEAVY ACCELERATION OR 1-2 SHIFT CONCERNS-DELAYS,SLIPS,FLARES, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0731 AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0732 SET. *YD |
| 628835 | CONCERNS WITH MOAN/SQUAWK NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT |
| 628830 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS NO AUDIO FROM THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM. *TT |
| 628104 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE AFTER INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT ABS EBCM. *TT |
| 628094 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *TT |
| 628092 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE WHILE TURNING, ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)