1997 Cadillac Seville electrical problems

Filed Apr 15, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 89,007 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving roughly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flickering on and off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to an authorized dealer. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,007.

Filed Apr 24, 2017 · Electrical, Seats · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. While the vehicle was parked in a residential driveway, it caught fire. The fire department extinguished the flames and indicated that there may have been an electrical short associated with the front passenger seat. A police report was not filed. The interior of the vehicle was extensively damaged because of the failure. The vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified by e-mail and responded that they would follow-up to further investigate the failure. The contact had not yet received a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Apr 29, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 138,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. While driving various speeds, the antilock brake and traction lights illuminate simultaneously during non-ABS applications. The issue has been occurring for the past three weeks. The contact was informed that his vehicle was not affected by the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 138,000 and current mileage is 139,000. Updated 6/22/09 *cn the horn, fan blower and stabilizer link were replaced. Updated 06/25/09.

Filed Feb 1, 2008 · Electrical · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. The electronic control module failed. The contact purchased a new ECM and had it installed, but less than a year later, the failure recurred. The dealer would not provide any recall information. The total cost of the repairs was $1,200. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 198,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2005 · Electrical, Steering · 57,062 miles · NJ · fire

Smoke and smell of electrical fire coming from steering column. Immediately took to gm cadillac dealer. They were aware of the problem as they have corrected the problem in other cadillac's "several times". The turnsignal switch melted. They replaced turnsignal switch & canceling cams. Reaseembled and tested. Price: $392.47

Filed Apr 9, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 93,879 miles · LA

Upon starting the vehicle it made a growling noise. Consumer felt unsafe. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and dealer replaced the alternator. However, there was a mildew smell in the vehicle.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 86,447 miles · KY

I bought a used 1997 cadillac sls in 1999 which was still under warranty. The car has had electrical and mechanical problems off and on. I have religiously had my car serviced at the recommended schedule. I was told and LED to believe that the engine was virtually maintenance free up to 100,000 miles. My car has 82,000 miles and now they tell me that I need a new head gasket at nice cost of $2800.00. I'm tired of being charged for "some little problem" every time I bring it in!

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Electrical · NJ

While pulling in vehicle just shut off, lost all power. Aaa came, looked under the hood, battery acid leaked and burned battery cable.

Filed Dec 29, 2001 · Electrical · CA

I reported that smoke was coming out from behind the steering wheel at a stopped positions. The dealership had my car for two days and "drove it for two days" and could not "find" anyhing wrong with it. Dealer refuses to let a certified cadillac dealership inspect my car.

Filed Jun 14, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Accelerometer relay in the road sensing suspension rss system replaced. Mjs