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.
1998 Cadillac Seville: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 65 complaints about the 1998 Cadillac Seville describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Vehicle stalls periodically while decelerating. Ph
Consumer states the vehicle is stalling without warning. Please provide more information.
Vehicle stalls while driving. Vehicle checked by dealer who advised consumer he could not duplicate the problem.
This vehicle was purchased in december 2001 as a reaquired vehicle from general motors with a 12 month, 12,000 mile new car warranty with the option for us to purchase an extended new car warranty which we did. This vehicle had an intermittent stalling problem when it was reaquired the first time. When we purchased the vehicle it was sold as having been corrected for the problem. On march 27, 2002, began the series of headaches. The car stalled and we took it to kachine cadillac. To date this vehicle has been in there 7 times for the intermittent stalling. To date 8/6/02, the car is again in the dealer shop and has been since july 26, 2002. At first they refused to keep the car because they did not know what was causing the stalling and did not want to pay for rental cars for us anymore of which we have now had 7 rental vehicle and to date still are driving a rental. When we reported it to better business bureau, they then changed their tune and again gave us another rental and since, the car is still in their possession. This is a safety hazard as you don't know when the car is going to stall and we are afraid of this causing an accident and/or serious injuries. We explained our concern to them, but at the time they said just bring it back if it stalls again. It is not safe for ourselves much less anyone else. The reference number to this is 8014734.
Consumer states the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at low speeds and/or accelerating from a stop position. The dealer has inspected the vehicle on several occasions, however the problem is reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Knockig noises or excessive oil consumption
- Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment
- Engine exhaust leak noise heard inside the vehicle
- 4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8, L37, LH2 engine coolant or oil leak
- 4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose
- Engine cold/knock/tick noise
- Higher than expected oil consumption
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Cadillac Seville stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 Cadillac Seville?
6 of 65 owner complaints about the 1998 Cadillac Seville (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Cadillac Seville?
There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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