1994 CADILLAC SEVILLE Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1994 CADILLAC SEVILLE
9 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 CADILLAC SEVILLE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints
#769791
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THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH CRANK CASE LOWER SEAL ON THE 4.6 NORTHSTAR ENGINE AND MANUFACTURER HAS NOT RESPONDED. OIL LEAK IS HITTING EXAUST AND CAT CONVERTER WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND A RECALL FOR REPAIR. THERE IS A TSB ON THIS ISSUE , BUT NO RECALL. I WANT A FIX!!! LOCAL DEALER WANTS OVER $2000 FOR REPAIR! DT
#758849
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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.*AK
#758849
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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.*AK
#879194
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ENGINE IS MADE OF 2 METALS, THEY EXPAND DIFFERENTLY, OIL USAGE IN VEHICLE IS 3 QUARTS WEEKLY. CADILLAC DEALER MADE CONSUMER AWARE OF THIS FACT. *AK
#739441
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ENGINE OIL LEAKS, IN TWO PLACES, POSSIBLE HEAD BOLTS STRIPPED, GM RECOMMENDS REPLACEING ENGINE AT A COST OF $7,500. THE ENGINE HAS ONLY 72,500 MILES ON IT. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. GM SHOULD REPAIR THIS PROBLEM AT NO COST, DUE TO PROBLEM ORIGINATING FROM A DESIGN PROBLEM.*AK
#736120
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LEAKS OIL FROM FROM JOINT SEAL, MAKES ANNOYING METALLIC TICKING KNOCK SOUND. $48,000 CAR... FEELS LIKE A HI-MILEAGE NOISY JOLLOPY THATS GOING TO IMPLODE.
#734099
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NO SUMMARY
#716761
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DEALER NEW THIS WAS A PROBLEM ON 93-94 SEVILLES I WAS NOT INFORMED WHEN I BOUGHT IT. NO DEFECT (S) LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
#526657
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ENGINE HAD A SEVERE OIL LEAK DUE TO DESIGN PROBLEM.
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint