Cadillac Seville engine failure problems

Filed Mar 30, 2012 · Steering · 85,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 cadillac seville. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud whining noise coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that as the steering failed, another vehicle crashed into the rear of her vehicle. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was not aware of what repairs would be needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2010 · Engine · 76,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac seville sts. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the vehicle began to overheat abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the gasket replaced around the cooling system yet the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the engine would need to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the engine replacement and the manufacturer informed the contact that they were unable to provide any assistance. The contact stated the manufacturer should be held responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2009 · Engine · 96,000 miles · CA

This may be nothing you can help with, however the northstar engines made by gm have had a defect for many, many years. There are no records that you have checked into the problems with this. It regards the head gaskets breaking at an alarming and consistent rate for the past 10 years! Ask any mechanic about this. Around 100,000 miles on the engine the head gaskets break, and coolant leaks into the engine. No one will replace the gaskets. All you can do is spend a small fortune ($5,000 to $9,000) on a new engine. A waste of money since the next northstar engine will probably do the same thing. This is something that gm knows about and continues to ignore. No wonder they are going out of business. After 100 years they still cannot produce a reliable engine! If you expect americans to continue buying american cars, especially cadillacs, please do some research on this. You can find letters written by seville owners on the web about this. I am most certainly not the only one, just one of many, many lemon owners. Hoping you care enough to have listened and check this out, sincerely

Filed May 6, 2008 · Engine · 46,020 miles · TX

Vehicle engine died, loss steering. Almost collided with another vehicle. Obdii error code shows p0385, crankshaft sensor b failed.. 2001 seville cadillac sts.

Filed May 12, 2007 · Engine · IL

Gm has a known problem with the cadallic northstar 4.6l head gaskets. They broke down between 70,000 and 140,000 miles gm will not assist in the repair of the head gaskets. At the dealer by my house there were 3 of these vehicles in the shop in the last week they claimed that they did 2 a month. This was only one dealer yes this could be on a car that was a 1994 or up that I know off. This was a $3500-$6500 repair they will not guarantee the repalacment of just the head gasket they said was needed . I know that there were service bullittins on putting inserts in the block for the head bolts. I think over 50% of these engines have had the gasket replaced or a new engine put in from the little bit of research I have had a chance to do, and the dealer have called a few . This was a problem, but I know that they like the money that it brings in to them. I think some one needs to investage this, and I don't know where to go. I hope you can help with all the talk of people buying overseas cars I do not want to buy one myself but with the input from gm on this they are forcing people to do this.

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 Apr 8, 2003 · Engine, Lights · IN

I purchased a 1997 cadillac sts with all options. The car had just about everything go wrong with it, including it requiring a new engine. Many of the problems early on were under warranty, but later ones weren't. However, the most disturbing problem was the rear tail light assemblies. They do not seal properly and allow water to seep in. This causes corrosion of the bulb sockets and eventually causes a short that blows a fuse, extinguishing the tail lights. Obviously, this is a major safety concern and the driver has no way of knowing there is an impending failure. Cadillac customer service acknowledged to me on several occasions that there is no known cure other than replacement and that the problem exists on several years of that model. The replacement cost is $500 per set of tail lights and there is no guarantee it will last or how long it will last. On e of the methods people have used in an attempt to cure the alleviate the problem is to drill holes in the bottom of the lens to allow water to escape. When I last talked to the cadillac customer service, they would not allow me to talk to the avm (zone manager for this district), nor would they offer to work with me on replacing the tail light assemblies. I believe this is a critical safety issue that must be addressed by general motors, especially since the customer service readily admits it is a problem and there is no known cure other than replacement at the customers expense. Incidentally, the tail light assemblies were replaced once under warranty when I took the car in for a completely unrelated problem. So, that is evidence the problem was well known by both gm and the dealership network.

Filed Apr 9, 2002 · Engine · CA

I paid for a new engine I believe rhat mataga of stockton rebuild my old engine. My old engine had sugar in the oil . Had the same tapping noise . Would like for them to prove it. I was told the 2000 engine have the same problem. I want it fix or replace.

Filed Mar 2, 2002 · Engine · VA

Engine shut down while driving up mountain road due to overheating. Problem diagnosed by dealer as blown head gaskets due to loosening of head bolts. Problem is use of steel bolts directly in aluminum block which vibrate loose over time, causing loss of engine coolant. Widely recognized problem by repair shops and there is a technical sevice bulletin addressing this repair; nevertheless cadillac claims it is not aware of any design defect and refuses to assist with repair. Repair cost $4,600 to rebuild engine or $7,800 to replace engine. Problem developed with no warning and caused occupant and family to be stranded.

Filed Oct 22, 2001 · Engine · KY

The engine cracked at 68000 miles. I called cadillac to replace the engine, but they refused. I had a ost of other problems with this car from the beginning. They should all be recorded by the cadillac dealer in conroe, texas and here in lexington ky. I believe that this car was a lemon when I bought it.