1996 Cadillac Seville: won't start

Filed Oct 31, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 117,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak. Also, when the vehicle was started, the pass key lock warning indicator flashed. The key would not turn over to start the vehicle on several occasions. The vehicle was unable to be driven each time the failure occurred. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 95v224000 (equipment) and 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended that the vehicle be taken to a dealer for further diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Electrical · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville sls. The contact was traveling 30 MPH when an error message appeared indicating that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. The mechanic stated that a grounded fuse caused a failure to the wiring harness in the instrument panel. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Jun 10, 2005 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · WI

Dt: the consumer's vehicle had problems with it's instrument cluster. The consumer searched the internet for a instrument cluster recall. He found a recall but was told by the dealer and manufacture that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The speedometer would will go from 10mph to 140 MPH and the tachometer would go from normal to 0. Sometimes the vehicle would not start. Refr# cadillac 1-333-062133, campaign # from recall 95v224000. *nm occasionally all engine power is abruptly lost without warning at low speeds of 10-30 MPH resulting in loss of control with power steering function lost. On 2 occasions the car steered itself into an opposing traffic lane. No collision occurred because the opposing traffic lane was free of traffic. Steering control without power steering was impossible after engine failure.

Filed Nov 14, 2003 · Electrical · CA

Consumer stated he had starting problems. When starting vehicle the indicator told him that the ignition system failed, and vehicle would not start. In addition, consumer had to wait 3 minutes before he could start vehicle. Consumer stated that the recall was for the internal short circuit condition cluster. He called the manufacturer, and was told that his vehicle was not on recall although it was having the same problem.

Filed Nov 19, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · MI

Car was purchased (leased) on 2/22/00. Car kept stalling while driving or wouldn't start at all. Had it towed to dealer on 2/29/00. They couldn't duplicate the problem on 6/8/00. They replaced the fuel pump and I had car towed to dealer. Dash board panel would read battery, no charge when it would rain had belt replaced. Had several stiff spots when turning steering wheel on 11/1/01. Rack and pinion and water pump had to be replaced with only 45654 miles. On 1/30/01 dealer performed "protect injector service" at 49481 miles. 2/20/02 returned car to dealer, gas pedal was sticking. They cleaned deposit is from throttle blades at 49533 miles. Car began stalling again. 10/29/01 egr valve replaced with 60324 miles. 12/12/01 spark plugs had to be replaced due to poor performance with 60324 miles. We have replaced the tires, front and back brakes. The air conditioning went out may, 2002. Had it repaired on 7/9/02 replaced r&r compressor assembly, expansion tube assembly, A/C recharge, freon, dye kit, A/C oil and orifice tube with an odometer reading of 69860!! Ridiculous isn't it?? Not done yet 7/11/02 - A/C is out again. This time had to replace the A/C sensor, A/C switch, acm module, r&r switch compressor cut-off, r&r sensor sunload (atc), r&r module climate control. Today, it still doesn't work. I'm tired of pumping $$ into something that is a lease. We contacted cadillac on helping us get out of this lease and into a different gm lease, they wouldn't help. This car has been nothing but trouble since day 3. When parking the car and trying to remove keys is another problem. We have to hit the top of the shifter to get the keys to release. The shifter sticks and won't release the keys. Currently, the problem we have is the banging under the car, which we found are the struts. They don't even make after market ones yet! Let us know if any of these things are "recalled". Caddy crap!! Thank you. Dt

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Electrical · FL

While driving will suddenly lose power,and it will start back, and occasionally when starting vehicle it will not start. When finally it starts dashboard setting is set on zero. Contacted dealer, they sad it was caused by the intrument panel cluster malfunctioning.

Filed Feb 13, 2002 · Visibility · MA

Problems started with a buzzing sound emitting from the radio/speakers; then smoke started to come from the steering wheel; vehicle would not start on many occasions resulting in my having to be towed; electric window and mirrors stopped working; driver's seat lays back to furthest point (almost resting against back seat) and will not respond to controls until fully reclined--this continues to occur not only while the vehicle is parked but also while being driven; horn would go off when car was started and could not be shut off; both "service engine" & "service transmission" lights would come on continuously, even after service was done; traction control would engage for no apparent reason and would remain engaged until engine was shut off; while driving the steering became extremely tight and difficult to turn; steering made loud grinding noises when turning; interior lights and high beams stopped working; engine would die while being driven and would not take a "jump" charge resulting in having to be towed;