Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, strong fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The problem recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. Updated 3/24/15
Cadillac Seville fuel smell problems
18 of the 749 owner complaints about the Cadillac Seville describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 106,000
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
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac seville. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor emitting from the engine and the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the contact was informed that the recall expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 cadillac seville. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline smell in the vehicle. The contact looked under the hood and noticed that there was a gasoline leak. The vehicle was not taken into the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not repair the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 93v088000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 10/10/2 *cn updated 10/15/2012
I just recently noticed a fuel odor from car. When filling up with gas I noticed a small amount of fuel on the filler tube. Upon inspection the tube is rusted and needs replacement for about $400.00. I am surprised that the filler tube would rust through. Is there a possible defect in the design or thickness of the filler tube?
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
While driving the smell of gasoline in the cabin of the vehicle became overwhelming. Driver pulled over and noticed gas streaming from the fuel rail. Fuel rail was replaced with updated version by mechanic.
'recall campaign' cadillac seville 1996 for fuel rail and return line. *bf when the consumer completed his 60 mile trip, she noticed she had lost about 8 gallons of gas in that one trip. When the consumer exited the vehicle, there was a smell of gas. The consumer contacted the dealer and was informed of a recall, however after the dealer inspected the vehicle the consumer was told that the particular gas line she was having problems with was not apart of the recall. *jb gas was spraying toward the catalytic converter. Recall# 04v110000. *sc
While driving the consumer noticed a strong fuel odor. *nm recall# 04v110000.
While backing out of the driveway, smoke came from the dashboard. The consumer exited the vehicle, and it started to burn. Prior to the fire, there was a smell of gas. *ak
While driving. The consumer smelled gas fumes. The consumer then noticed a little smoke, she then pulled into a parking lot away from others, lifted the hood and flames ignited. She said the flames was so hot and high that it burned the paint on the hood and the installation that was under the hood. She said she did not sustained any injuries. The fire dept was called and they put the fire out.
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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The model years with the most reports are 1996 (8 complaints), 1995 (6 complaints) and 1993 (2 complaints).
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