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2002 Cadillac Seville Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Cadillac Seville, most often about the suspension (27% of complaints, typically around 131,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Seville model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2002 Cadillac Seville problems
Suspension
12 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 131,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Drive train cradle has weakened significantly from rust. While driving there is a looseness of the suspension felt and a shifting evident when accelerating and decelerating. I reside in minnesota and the d.o.t. Uses salt on the roads during the winter season and this has significantly accelerated corrosion of vehicles…
Engine cradle/frame is severely degrading structurally due to the northern states practices of salting/sanding roads during the winter months. The integrity of the sub-frame steel structure is such that normal use of the vehicle, its suspension, steering and drive train stability has been compromised. The manufactures…
Engine
10 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure was recurring. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor was faulty. The contact indicated that a newly…
Steering
7 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 162,000 miles. Parts named most often: steering wheel/handle bar, rack and pinion.
My vehicle started to feel as if the steering was a little loose a few months ago, at one point I thought I had a flat tire, but I brought the car to a tire shop and they verified my tires were fine and they could not see any visible problems or leaks. About a week later I was driving down highway 610 and I…
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH the steering wheel became loose. The contact parked the vehicle and allowed it to sit overnight. The following day, the contact attempted to reverse from her driveway when she heard a loud, abnormal noise. The contact drove the…
Electrical
7 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent…
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
Transmission
5 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Drive train cradle has weakened significantly from rust. While driving there is a looseness of the suspension felt and a shifting evident when accelerating and decelerating. I reside in minnesota and the d.o.t. Uses salt on the roads during the winter season and this has significantly accelerated corrosion of vehicles…
Car snakes extremely bad around 45 to 70 MPH so bad it shakes the entire car like my wheels are loose or bent and so I bought 4 new wheels and got alignment no help did research and learned that it is due to type of torque converter in the car is a bad brand that messes up a lot and that gm hasn't acknowledged the…
Air bags
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: side/window, frontal.
The contact was a passenger in a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact was involved in a crash while traveling 65 MPH. The driver of the vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bag did not properly deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a concussion to the head. A police report was filed. The contact…
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. While driving approximately 30 MPH on a narrow curved road, the driver's side air bag abruptly deployed without any impact to the vehicle. The air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The contact sustained injury to the…
Brakes
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: foundation components, power assist, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
I had a problems with the rotors so I took it into the dealer. The dealer told me that the rotors needed to be turned and that it wasn't under warranty. They were turned back in october 2003. Now the problem has returned and the problem must be the rotors. The dealer still doesn't claim that it's a defect but I've…
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed. The dealer made repairs to the air conditioner but to no avail. In addition, the wheels locked while the contact was driving at an unknown speed. The dealer replaced the calipers to correct the failure. The failure…
Lights
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: headlights.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated that the low beams are inadequate. The range is off and limits the visibility on the road. He has notified the dealer on several occasions throughout the years; however, they only install better bulbs that do not correct the failure. Cadillac has yet to offer…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Cadillac Seville recalls
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk: If the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control is lost and a vehicle crash could result.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presence and proper torque of both steering gear bolts. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2002 Cadillac Seville
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac Seville?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (12 complaints, typically around 131,000 miles); engine (10 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles); steering (7 complaints, typically around 162,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Cadillac Seville have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 1, 2003 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Cadillac Seville?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Seville model year since 2000, with 45 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.