Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak. Also, when the vehicle was started, the pass key lock warning indicator flashed. The key would not turn over to start the vehicle on several occasions. The vehicle was unable to be driven each time the failure occurred. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 95v224000 (equipment) and 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and recommended that the vehicle be taken to a dealer for further diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Cadillac Seville fuel leak problems
18 of the 749 owner complaints about the Cadillac Seville describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 81,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
The fuel line is leaking. It could start a fire and I have children. I found a recall on this already on another site but didn't know if it would still be valid to get it replaced. I just bought the vehicle from an individual and then 2 months after this happened. Consequence: (fuel leaks in the engine compartment can result in underhood fires if exposed to a source of ignition) summary: (the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. The lines can work loose) remedy: (dealer will inspect vehicle and, if necessary adjust or replace the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system) I have a 1993 cadillac seville sts v8 4.6l that's what the recall said about the recall on this car. I have tried to buy new part but it is discontinued I am assuming because there's a recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. The contact stated that when he parked the vehicle, he noticed that fuel was leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 81,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) for a fuel leak but the failure recurred. The vehicle was leaking gasoline onto the ground from the engine compartment, which the contact was concerned could possibly cause a fire. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a fuel line failure twice. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that advised that the front driver side fuel lines were cracked and leaking fuel. The vehicle was repaired. The fuel lines was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v110000 (fuel leakage). The failure mileage was 91,468, and the current mileage was 92,616.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 cadillac seville sts. The contact stated that fuel was leaking into the intake manifold. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer, however the manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer stated that the VIN did not qualify for the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 93v088000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,000.
The federal safety agency recall campaign number: 04v110000 fuel rail leak cadillac refuses to replace the leaking fuel rail. They inspected the car on 9/13/2004, and at that time there was no evidence of a leak. Now, there is a leak, and they refuse to replace the fuel rail with the new stainless steel fuel rail. They have stated they have no obligation to reinspect the vehicle. I read lin foster (from cadillac at 800‑333‑4223) the federal safety agency bulletin "the recalled cadillacs will receive the new stainless steel fuel rails," and he continued to state that cadillac had no responsibility to inspect the vehicle twice. The dealership will no repair the vehicle unless there is an open "service campaign" and cadillac refuses to open a service campaign stating the vehicle has been looked at once, and that is all that they have a duty to do. The recall has not been performed and the fuel rail is leaking.
Dt*: the contact stated after receipt of recall # 04014 (04v110000) for the fuel rail (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), the manufacturer was contacted to find a service dealer to service the recall. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer where an inspection was made of the fuel rail. The service dealer signed off that the original part was good and did not need replacement. A month later, there was a fuel leak noticed. When the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, the fuel rail had to be replaced. The paperwork and receipts were sent to the manufacturer, but reimbursement was denied. Updated 11/30/2006 -
Dt: the contact stated on 8-26-05 when he woke up and there was a strong smell of gas in the car. He saw gas profusely leaking from the gas tank . He did not see a hole. The gas was leaking from around the seal of the gas tank. He has not hit anything to cause the leak. The vehicle has not yet been towed to a service dealer, but the contact planned to do so today. *ak
Consumer received recall 04v110000 concerning fuel rail tubing. Took vehicle to the dealer for the repairs. Dealer called consumer, and informed her that fuel was leaking from the vehicle, and that they wanted the consumer to pay for the repairs.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. Additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. Cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. Dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. The recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V110000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
- Risk
- Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339; oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537; or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 03V238000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. The lines can work loose, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- Fuel leaks in the engine compartment can result inunderhood fires if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect vehicle and, if necessary, adjust or replace the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system.
Recall number 93V088000 · Recall details
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Which Cadillac Seville years have fuel leak problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (6 complaints), 1996 (5 complaints) and 1997 (5 complaints).
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