1998 Cadillac Seville engine problems

Filed May 4, 2017 · Engine · 102,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 cadillac seville. While driving 60 MPH, the temperature warning indicator illuminated and the contact stated that the motor began to overheat. As a result, the contact pulled over to allow the engine to cool. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be flushed, and the water pump and thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again where it was diagnosed that the head bolts were not long enough. As a result, it caused the pressure to lead through the head. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Engine · 138,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 cadillac seville. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle stopped or driving various speeds, the engine would overheat and a message informing him to add coolant would display on the instrument panel. The engine coolant was routinely added to the vehicle, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was advised to replace the motor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2006 · Engine · NE

Sudden erratic readings such as engine hot, AC off, and service engine soon light on. Engine reduced cylinder operation to 4 cylinders, power reduced significantly. Family in car and heavy traffic could have been dangerous situation in both cases. Found blown head gaskets and coolant entering into 2 cylinders. Mileage only 70,343.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Engine · 78,000 miles · WI

Dt: head gasket is blown. Vehicle milage is only 78, 000. *ak *tt *sb consumer doesn't understand how a vehicle that doesn't receive a tune-up until 100,000 miles have a head gasket failure at 78,000. Consumer was told that this problem is a common ocurrance and consumer feels that is unacceptable.

Filed Feb 23, 2005 · Engine · 80,000 miles · VA

Engine need to be time sert and coolant leaks.

Filed Nov 26, 2004 · Engine · MI

While driving on the highway vehicle stalled intermittently. Vehicle was taken to the dealership for repair for the fourth time. Again consumer was told that the crankshaft position sensors needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Engine · 78,600 miles · FL

We have a 1998 cadillac sts and are running into problems with it running hot. After replacing the radiator, thermostat and coolant, there is still the same problem. It will only be after the engine is warmed from driving will this occur, it will start to run hot if you give the vehicle gas to try and get into traffic flow. We have consulted quite a few machanics on this problem and they have all given us the same explanation for the presumed problem. Especially one that use to work directly for cadillac as a mechanic, they state there is a problem with the steel bolts in the aluminum engine and if there is any type of sudden exceleration then the engine will run hot or overheat. This is a known common problem stated by any mechanic that knows about this type vehicle, especially when they are telling us this happens all the time to cadillacs. We have not replaced anything yet but have been advised this would be a very expensive job to do, and we were advised the problem will get so bad in the near future the repairs will have to be performed to even drive the vehicle.

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Engine · 79,000 miles · MD

Car was serviced 2 weeks prior for sluggish performance and huge oil consumption. Car in for service again! Now for blown head gasket problem. This cadillac has too many dealer/manufacturer problems. Dealer should pay for these problems. Not customer. Vin [xxx] check service history. Unbelievable! *la updated 07/25/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 48,775 miles · OH

There is some bills I did not keep.bought the car sept 4th 1998. I had to have them make repairs everytime I took it in for a oil change, I drive an hour to the barboursville automall, inc. In west va where I bought it. The computer control chip for the strut sensor is still not fixed, it flashes do not drive over 90 miles an hour constantly when I drive, which is distracting,that has been doing it since 12/02. They just put a new one in and it also does not work. The front seat heater went out in november and did not get one till april. I told them about the bumping of the car since I got it and they just put 1 strut on the car. They put grease on them and also they told me they found a piece of paper,and they changed the brakes pads and turned the rotors twice trying to fix the bumping. The paint on the car doesn't fell like it should. I have bought other cadillacs in the past years. I didn't fight the last cadillac it was a 98 cadillac eldorado serial number #[xxx] changed cars because it had a leak in the trunk and I took it back 5 times and they ended up packing it with super glue where everyone could see it. It was also in a hail storm and they bonded it instead of getting me new parts,it was making me to nervous so my husband bought the sts. There is other bills which I can't find but I have had trouble with this sts since I got it.I did write the cadillac people and they said I had to take it up with the dealer which I have been with no satisfaction, I'm talking to [xxx] and my case number is 1-119401313. The cadillac company said they would keep my letter I wrote them few years ago. I'm still wanting to drive a cadillac,which I told [xxx] and kept telling the dealership. I haven't got the bills when I first had the trouble but someone must, [xxx] agreed that I have had it worked on every time I went for an oil change. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 124,000 miles · IL

Paint buble on leftt rear fender at 124000 m blown headgasket due to loose headbolts I found out that this is a common problem with the northstar engine.