2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
68
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE
The 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE has received a total of 68 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (5 complaints), Suspension (5 complaints), and Tires (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 2,075 vehicles.
Recall 00V432000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 2,075 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE LABEL. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/55R17 TIRES, THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INCORRECTLY SPECIFIES P235/60ZR16 TIRES.
Consequence: INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CAN DAMAGE TIRES, AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE
68 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Sunroof flew off while driving. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame debonded and the sunroof glass completely separated from the vehicle. Webasto Hollandia 700 series sunroof, Serial Number 0524386. A recall was already done for this defective product but Webasto will not fix this one because they claim this sunroof is a "different series" than what is covered by the recall, which is supposed to start with 06. I think this is just an excuse to get out of fixing the vehicle. The vehicle has no interior roof other than the small fabric slider that was there to protect the glass. The contact stated that Webasto finally agreed to send a replacement but the cost of the repair was not covered.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WITH THE VEHICLE OFF AND KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN IMPACT. THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM AND A GRAY SUBSTANCE EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAGS. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR FRACTURED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A LOSS OF HEARING IN THE LEFT EAR, 3 NECK FRACTURES, ABRASIONS ON THE ARMS AND LEGS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A MEDICAL INCIDENT REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER ROBERTS AUTO MALL (19 PARK LN, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335, (610) 269-8200) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT STATED THAT THE FAILURE EXPERIENCED COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
CAR STARTS WITH SEVERAL TURNING OF THE KEY. IT CAN TAKE UP TO 2+ MINUTES. I HAVE NO CONVIDENCE IN MY CAR ANYMORE. IT SUCH A FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE. *TR
PRESSURE OF TIRES DAMAGING RIMS AND WHEELS. HAD TO REPLACE TIRES EACH YEAR. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE
General Motors, LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
040316001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR LEARN-SERVICE TIRE MONITOR MESSAGE BEING DISPLAYED THROUGH THE DIC. *SC
3035 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON, SES LIGHT ON AND CHUGGLE OR SURGE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT
020730031 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON INSPECTING THE JULIAN DATE CODE OF TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PLUSE WIDTH MODULATED VALVE ASSEMBLY. *TT
020308004 — SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELLING OVER ROAD BUMPS/SWELLS. *TT
42 — STEERING:COLUMN
NOISE IN THE TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN. *TT
040102 — POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS WITH HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT, FIRST SHIFT OF THE DAY. *TT
020232001 — STEERING
CONCERNS WITH MOAN/SQUAWK NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
211201 — STEERING
CONCERNS WITH POWER STEERING MOAN PRIMARILY ON RIGHT HAND TURNS. *TT
031201 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
FRONT STRUT NOISE CONDITION. *TT
051101 — STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE WHILE TURNING, ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC SEVILLE
- 1996 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 156 complaints
- 1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 135 complaints
- 1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 78 complaints
- 1999 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 106 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 57 complaints
- 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE (current)
- 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 66 complaints
- 2003 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 19 complaints
- 2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 12 complaints
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