1995 Cadillac Seville fuel system problems

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Fuel system · 119,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, strong fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The problem recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Updated 3/24/15

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor emitting from the engine and the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the contact was informed that the recall expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2012 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · MA

After driving the car for approximately six months, I began to detect a faint odor of gasoline which seemed to be coming from under the hood. I kept detecting this odor off and on for the next few months. Then one day I was surprised and confused to see my gas gauge moving steadily toward empty as I drove along. I thought the gauge was broken, but it was not. Instead, in about two miles, I had jettisoned an entire tank of gasoline as I drove. The problem turned out to be a ruptured plastic line leading to one of the fuel injectors. Since that time, each of the fuel lines has ruptured one by one every 2 - 10 months for five years. Then I learned there was a recall. I have seen the recall letter which states all 1995 cadillac sevilles have this problem, and mine certainly does. The dealer and gm say my car is not on the recall list. I have filed a formal complaint with gm and they still refuse to fix my car, stating that my VIN# doesn't show up on their list.

Filed Jan 17, 2012 · Fuel system · 91,468 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a fuel line failure twice. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that advised that the front driver side fuel lines were cracked and leaking fuel. The vehicle was repaired. The fuel lines was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v110000 (fuel leakage). The failure mileage was 91,468, and the current mileage was 92,616.

Filed Jul 30, 2009 · Fuel system · 103,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. While backing out of a parking space, the driver heard a loud sound underneath the hood of the vehicle. He then noticed smoke coming from the hood and the fender. He parked the vehicle, opened the hood, and noticed small flames coming from the engine cover. The flames were extinguished with a fire extinguisher. The contact pushed the vehicle back into a parking space and disconnected the battery. The vehicle was towed to his residence. A technician stated that there may be a recall for this failure. Through research, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000, the federal safety agency action number ea04003 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer stated that the case would have to be turned into the cadillac legal department. A few days later, the contact received a letter stating that there was insignificant information that proved there was really a defect. The letter further stated that he needed an expert to inspect and take pictures of the vehicle, in addition to any work orders. The contact believes that the vehicle should be repaired according to the recall. The current and failure mileages were 103,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Fuel system · 162,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. After purchasing the vehicle, the contact received a bulletin from general motors for the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The notice pertained to the fuel rail that could possibly result in degradation and/or possible fire. The recall repair was performed for free. After the repairs were made, a strong odor of gasoline was present in the passenger compartment to the point where occupants were experiencing headaches. The contact later found gasoline leaking in heavy quantities 12 inches from the fuel rail. General motors stated that the contact would be liable for the repairs because that particular component of the gasoline line would not be covered under the recall. The current and failure mileages were approximately 162,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville sts. When the contact started the vehicle, it began smoking. She opened the hood and saw flames. The dealer stated that her VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings); however, she never received a recall notice. The contact purchased the vehicle from a dealer and they did not inform her of any recalls on the vehicle. A representative from the dealer further stated that she would be responsible for all damaged parts and that they would only cover the part referenced in the recall. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2007 · Fuel system · GA · fire

The car caught on fire after changing the oil at walmart. The car towed to the cadillac dealer, and no compensation were giving. No recall were receive until last week.

Filed Aug 20, 2007 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. While driving 20 MPH smoke was coming from under the hood. The vehicle burst into flames after being pulled over. There was the federal safety agency recall # 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery). The fire department extinguished the fire. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Fuel system · 108,930 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated after receipt of recall # 04014 (04v110000) for the fuel rail (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), the manufacturer was contacted to find a service dealer to service the recall. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer where an inspection was made of the fuel rail. The service dealer signed off that the original part was good and did not need replacement. A month later, there was a fuel leak noticed. When the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, the fuel rail had to be replaced. The paperwork and receipts were sent to the manufacturer, but reimbursement was denied. Updated 11/30/2006 -