Cadillac Seville fire or smoke problems

Filed Dec 16, 2022 · Engine · 100,000 miles · FL · fire

The contact owned a 1996 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated while parked, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vents. The contact was able to exit the vehicle, and once the contact exited the vehicle, the vehicle burst into flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. No one was injured. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

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 Aug 22, 2014 · Electrical · 188,000 miles · TN · fire

This vehicle is factory equipped with a delco/bose sound system. I was driving down my driveway at 5 MPH. After approximately 3 minutes and 1/4 mile, the radio sound became distorted and interrupted. The vehicle's voltage display indicated 13.3 volts, rather than the normal 14.2 or above. I turned off the radio. I noticed an odor I identified as "hot electrical." I immediately pulled into a neighbor's driveway and shut off the vehicle's ignition key. Visible smoke was flowing into the passenger compartment through the area of the left rear radio speaker under the rear window. I opened the engine compartment hood to access the battery and opened the trunk. The trunk liner material on the roof of the trunk between the seat back and trunk opening was burning. The flames were spreading in a circular pattern centered on the left rear speaker. I pulled the burning material from the vehicle as my friend brought me a dry chemical fire extinguisher. I put out the fire as another friend disconnected the negative battery cable. These speakers have an electronic module mounted to them. The module was burned and the wires leading to it were burned as far back as the trunk lining material had burned. I isolated the burned module and damaged portion of the wires leading to it by cutting the wire harness. I insulated the wires and connected the battery. The vehicle started normally. The radio played normally through the remaining speakers. The voltage indicator showed normal voltage, 14.2 - 14.3 volts. I observed no anomalies or warnings. No fuses nor circuit breakers tripped to interrupt the power to the module and prevent the fire. The damage was limited to the speaker and surrounding trunk lining material. I am sure if this issue began as I was driving on the highway without immediate access to a fire extinguisher, the result would have been a total loss of the vehicle.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · PA · fire · 1 injury

My son almost died on october 25, 2013 in his 1999 cadillac seville in our driveway while he was relaxing in it with his dog. He had fallen asleep waiting for his mother/my wife and the engine caught fire. He needed to climb out of window and pull his dog through the window. He injured himself and went to hospital. The fire was so intense that the engine fell apart from heat, the cabin was destroyed, front tires are gone/melted while trunk and gas tank were relatively fine. The police and fire departments responded to this disaster in our driveway. My son also lost various personal possessions and his transportation to work. It has been several months since my son's near death experience and the only thing gm says is that the fire damaged the car and there is nothing it can do. It also has informed me that if I wish to take any other action, I must retain the vehicle, which is a burned-out shell of a vehicle in our front driveway. It is a reminder every day that my son almost died in what I thought was a high quality car and gm does not care about its customers. I was hoping that gm would resolve this matter in a reasonable manner so my son could move forward with his life. He lost several personal affects, his prescription eye glasses, school supplies and money he had withdrawn to give to my wife for a school bill. I also have been unable to use our bonneville for 5 months because the cadillac is blocking access to it. Is there anything you can do that will resolve this matter in a fair manner? We need immediate assistance from gm. Thank you.

Filed Apr 10, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · SC · fire

My 1996 cadillac sedan deville caught on fire on 3-20-10 after I started the engine. I had it towed to a local dealership which informed me that there was an open recall on the engine fuel rail which I was not aware of. I contacted general motors and informed them of the damages to my car and they told me that the statue of limitation had expired on my car. My problem is how could they have forseen that this was going to happen unless they knew that there was a problem. I was informed that the statue of limitation expired on 2-13-02 and the recall was issued until 4-16-04 which does not make sense unless they knew there was a problem and just didnt do anything about it. My question is did I have to get burnt or lose my life in that car for general motors to take responsibilty for what happened to my car. Now I have no transportation and general motors wont take responsibility for what happened. An employee from geralds tires had to run and get a fire extingusher to put the fire out before any of there customers or employees got hurt when the fire ignited. Who is going to hold these manufactures liable for there negligence. If I had received a recall notice I would have had the fuel line replaced because thats something very serious and dangerous and I drive my kids and grandkids in that car because thats my only vehicle and I feel that general motors should stand up and take resposibility for there negligence it is something that they manufactured and also dana the maker of the fuel line.

Filed Feb 25, 2010 · Engine · 173,000 miles · ID · fire

On february 18, 2010 I had to call the fire department because my car had caught on fire. It had been sitting in the garage for 5 hrs after being driven.

Filed Jul 30, 2009 · Fuel system · 103,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. While backing out of a parking space, the driver heard a loud sound underneath the hood of the vehicle. He then noticed smoke coming from the hood and the fender. He parked the vehicle, opened the hood, and noticed small flames coming from the engine cover. The flames were extinguished with a fire extinguisher. The contact pushed the vehicle back into a parking space and disconnected the battery. The vehicle was towed to his residence. A technician stated that there may be a recall for this failure. Through research, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000, the federal safety agency action number ea04003 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer stated that the case would have to be turned into the cadillac legal department. A few days later, the contact received a letter stating that there was insignificant information that proved there was really a defect. The letter further stated that he needed an expert to inspect and take pictures of the vehicle, in addition to any work orders. The contact believes that the vehicle should be repaired according to the recall. The current and failure mileages were 103,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Fuel system · 144,000 miles · IL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. The contact was informed that his vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000; however, the dealer stated that the recall had expired. The dealer did not want to make any repairs. Less than 72 hours later, the vehicle caught fire upon starting. Flames appeared under the hood and were extinguished with a fire extinguisher. The dealer stated that they would not touch the vehicle due to the fire. A claim was filed with the manufacturer, which was escalated to higher authorities. The contact is awaiting a call back. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were less than 144,000.

Filed May 28, 2009 · Engine · 137,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed flames under the hood of the vehicle. She stopped and exited the vehicle and called 911. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and the fire department has not completed their report. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Airbags · 125,000 miles · WA · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle drove over a slight bump in the road and the air bags suddenly deployed. The contact noticed smoke coming out of the air bags. The vehicle became engulfed with smoke and was very hot. In addition, the contact smelled something burning. The vehicle was driven back to his residence and the auto club came out to cut the air bags. The dealer denied that there was a recall for the vehicle. There is a recall for this vehicle, but only for the 1995 seville (the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v115000 (air bags)). Another dealer was notified and they also denied that there was a recall for this type of vehicle. The contact sustained a sprained thumb and bruises on both hands. The passenger side air bag did not deploy. There was only smoke inhalation from the air bags. The vehicle is currently at the contact's residence. The vehicle has not been repaired, although it was inspected and appears to have a defect. The failure and current mileages were 125,000.