While waiting for a red light to change to a green light consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end accident. The impact was about 40 to 45 MPH, and neither of the air bags deployed. A police report was issued.
The worst 1992 Cadillac Seville problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags4
- Acceleration3
- Engine3
- Steering3
- Electrical2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags4
- Acceleration3
- Engine3
- Steering3
- Electrical2
- Lights2
- Seats2
- Tires2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
- Risk
- If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Install pinch bolt.
Recall number 91V157000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Cadillac Seville 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure)
- Cold start rattle noise
- Rubbing noise withe the front wheels turned to the full lock position (cut out notch in wheelhouse liner...
- Rubbing noise when the front wheels turned to the full lock position
1992 Cadillac Seville fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 8‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1992 Cadillac Seville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving, the steering wheel locked up.
While driving, consumer experienced a tire blow out on the right side causing damage to the vehicle. (general radial xp 2000ii, dot#a3xo 2nb 2400, size 16 tire)
When driving and upon making a sudden stop passenger's side seatback broke to reclining position, causing injuries to passenger's seat occupant's back and neck. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer noted that entire seat needed to be replaced. Please provide any further details.
My car accelerates on its own. This has happened twice. The first time my mechanic scraped carbon from a metal plate on the carburator. Now it is happening again.
When turning car off theft system prvents starting of car. Plated gold on ignition key gradually flakes off, and shorts out theft system.
Both left and right front seat backs will not stay locked in the upright position. There is no ratchet or other apparent locking mechanism except a simple friction lock which has failed. In the event of rear end collision, seat would be thrown to full prone position. Cadillac apparently does not warrant this design defect. Is there anything that can be done to see if other owners are having the same problem?
When consumer turns the key sometimes car won't turn on. Feels something in steering column is not connecting. One day it may be an emergency and vehicle won't start.
Engine check light comes on-one cadillac dealer tells me the left rear strut is bad, another cadillac dealer tells me the left front strut is bad. On this vehicle one strut costs $800 apiece. I was told that cadillac has a partial recall to replace both front struts and computer chip for about $600 due to the high cost to the consumer. I have a banging noise from the front end while driving. Are there any recalls or is there a cheaper way to repair this problem? There are no replacement parts other than factory and the price is quite excessive especially when 2 cadillac dealers have different opinions. Thanks.
When driving the vehicle and sitting at a light the vapors are getting into the vehicle from the exhaust system.this problem has been here since back in 1994, and the deal can't determine the problem.
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Questions about the 1992 Cadillac Seville
Is the 1992 Cadillac Seville reliable?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 1992 Cadillac Seville, fewer than a typical Seville model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Cadillac Seville?
Airbags, with 4 complaints. Next is acceleration (3).
How many recalls does the 1992 Cadillac Seville have?
1 recall, covering steering.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Cadillac Seville get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Cadillac Seville range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.9L 8-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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