1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE
The 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 88,937 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 89V055000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 634 vehicles affected
Defect: ONE OR BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE ABSHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONAND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE EMISSIONS INSPECTION TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONTACT FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND OXYGEN SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES BEFORE OR AFTER THE INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO ALLOW THE MECHANIC TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC AT THE DEALER, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE INSPECTION WAS RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2007; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE INSPECTION WAS EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 8, 2007. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 161,000. UPDATED 3/5/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPAIR AT THE TUNE OF $1700 AND THE VEHICLE ALSO NEEDED A MOTOR MOUNT AND MUFFLER. UPDATED 03/05/08 *TR
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IS DANGEROUS, AND IT WAS A RECALL ON GMC/CHEV. SUBURBANS. *AK
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHEN APPLIED BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THEY SQUEAK AND HISS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
NO SUMMARY
BRAKES FAILED O STOP VEHICLE WITHIN NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE; PEDAL SPONGY; OWNER WAS TOLD BRAKES TOO SMALL/INADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT
Safety Rating for the 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC SEVILLE
- 1984 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 1 complaint
- 1985 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 6 complaints
- 1986 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 14 complaints
- 1987 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 14 complaints
- 1988 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 15 complaints
- 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE (current)
- 1990 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 24 complaints
- 1991 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 28 complaints
- 1992 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 31 complaints
- 1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 53 complaints
- 1994 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 66 complaints
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