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1996 Cadillac Seville: loss of power steering

5 of the 122 complaints about the 1996 Cadillac Seville describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
4%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

  • 2004
    2
  • 2002
    2
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    2
  • 1998
    6
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    5
  • 1993
    1

What owners say

Filed Aug 15, 2005 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · FL

Dt: 1996 cadillac seville. The consumer stated the ignition cut out while driving. This caused the vehicle to lose power steering. The vehicle then slowed down, and he turned off the ignition, and then turned it on again. This happened approximately once every couple of months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealership, nor had any other mechanic inspected the vehicle. . The consumer stated this happened since purchasing the vehicle.

Filed Oct 15, 1999 · Engine, Steering · VA

While driving the vehicle stalls unexpectedly with loss of steering control. May cause or be cause of accident. Have been to dlr 2x in past but unable to duplicate and find cause of problem.

Filed Dec 8, 1998 · Acceleration, Steering · IL

The consumer has been experiencing problems with accelerator. Accelerator stuck while driving. Thier RPM stayed around 2000. In addition, power steering failed. The manufacturer has been contacted.

Filed Oct 8, 1998 · Steering · GA

When driving in rain or through a puddle, there was a temporary loss of power steering and the vehicle was extremely hard to handle.

Filed Nov 12, 1996 · Steering · NJ

Power steering belt came off, causing power steering failure.

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1996 Cadillac Seville power steering loss

Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1996 Cadillac Seville?

5 of 122 owner complaints about the 1996 Cadillac Seville (4%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1998.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Cadillac Seville?

There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Cadillac Seville

Stalling 9Fuel smell 8Fire or smoke 7Won't start 7Engine failure 5Fuel leak 5

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