2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
66
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE
The 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE has received a total of 66 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:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (9 complaints), Electrical System (7 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 102,461 vehicles.
Recall 03V238000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 102,212 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 02V067000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 249 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS.
Consequence: IF THE LEFT BOLT IS MISSING AND THE RIGHT MOUNTING STRAP FAILS, STEERING CONTROL IS LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE AND PROPER TORQUE OF BOTH STEERING GEAR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE
66 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
CAR SNAKES EXTREMELY BAD AROUND 45 TO 70 MPH SO BAD IT SHAKES THE ENTIRE CAR LIKE MY WHEELS ARE LOOSE OR BENT AND SO I BOUGHT 4 NEW WHEELS AND GOT ALIGNMENT NO HELP DID RESEARCH AND LEARNED THAT IT IS DUE TO TYPE OF TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE CAR IS A BAD BRAND THAT MESSES UP A LOT AND THAT GM HASN'T ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE WHICH IS SUCH A SHAME AND A SHAM THAT I HATE THEY ARE DOING BECAUSE IT IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX AND I HAVE TO FOOT THE BILL PLUS BUSHING ARE LOW GRADE IN FRONT END AND YOU WOULD THINK BE HIGH END VEHICLE SHOULD BE HIGH END PARTS HAPPENED FIRST ON HIGHWAY AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE
CAR SNAKES EXTREMELY BAD AROUND 45 TO 70 MPH SO BAD IT SHAKES THE ENTIRE CAR LIKE MY WHEELS ARE LOOSE OR BENT AND SO I BOUGHT 4 NEW WHEELS AND GOT ALIGNMENT NO HELP DID RESEARCH AND LEARNED THAT IT IS DUE TO TYPE OF TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE CAR IS A BAD BRAND THAT MESSES UP A LOT AND THAT GM HASN'T ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE WHICH IS SUCH A SHAME AND A SHAM THAT I HATE THEY ARE DOING BECAUSE IT IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX AND I HAVE TO FOOT THE BILL PLUS BUSHING ARE LOW GRADE IN FRONT END AND YOU WOULD THINK BE HIGH END VEHICLE SHOULD BE HIGH END PARTS HAPPENED FIRST ON HIGHWAY AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE
CAR SNAKES EXTREMELY BAD AROUND 45 TO 70 MPH SO BAD IT SHAKES THE ENTIRE CAR LIKE MY WHEELS ARE LOOSE OR BENT AND SO I BOUGHT 4 NEW WHEELS AND GOT ALIGNMENT NO HELP DID RESEARCH AND LEARNED THAT IT IS DUE TO TYPE OF TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE CAR IS A BAD BRAND THAT MESSES UP A LOT AND THAT GM HASN'T ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE WHICH IS SUCH A SHAME AND A SHAM THAT I HATE THEY ARE DOING BECAUSE IT IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX AND I HAVE TO FOOT THE BILL PLUS BUSHING ARE LOW GRADE IN FRONT END AND YOU WOULD THINK BE HIGH END VEHICLE SHOULD BE HIGH END PARTS HAPPENED FIRST ON HIGHWAY AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE
DRIVE TRAIN CRADLE HAS WEAKENED SIGNIFICANTLY FROM RUST. WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOOSENESS OF THE SUSPENSION FELT AND A SHIFTING EVIDENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING. I RESIDE IN MINNESOTA AND THE D.O.T. USES SALT ON THE ROADS DURING THE WINTER SEASON AND THIS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY ACCELERATED CORROSION OF VEHICLES AND THEIR EXPOSED COMPONENTS. MATERIALS USED FOR CRITICAL COMPONENTS ON VEHICLES MUST WITHSTAND THIS FACTOR OR LIVES MAY BE LOST DUE TO THIS CORROSION, FAILURE OF THE SUB-FRAME CRADLE WILL BE CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL . HELP... THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE SUCH A MAJOR COMPONENT WITH A RESISTANT COMPONENT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED NOW SINCE 2008 WHEN THIS ISSUE HAD BEEN DISCOVERED. BEAUTIFUL CAR AND I'D LIKE THE SUB=FRAME REPLACED, ONLY THAT COMPONENT NEEDED TO ENABLE ROADABILITY. PHOTO/S OF DEGRADATION UPON REQUEST.
DRIVE TRAIN CRADLE HAS WEAKENED SIGNIFICANTLY FROM RUST. WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A LOOSENESS OF THE SUSPENSION FELT AND A SHIFTING EVIDENT WHEN ACCELERATING AND DECELERATING. I RESIDE IN MINNESOTA AND THE D.O.T. USES SALT ON THE ROADS DURING THE WINTER SEASON AND THIS HAS SIGNIFICANTLY ACCELERATED CORROSION OF VEHICLES AND THEIR EXPOSED COMPONENTS. MATERIALS USED FOR CRITICAL COMPONENTS ON VEHICLES MUST WITHSTAND THIS FACTOR OR LIVES MAY BE LOST DUE TO THIS CORROSION, FAILURE OF THE SUB-FRAME CRADLE WILL BE CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL . HELP... THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE SUCH A MAJOR COMPONENT WITH A RESISTANT COMPONENT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED NOW SINCE 2008 WHEN THIS ISSUE HAD BEEN DISCOVERED. BEAUTIFUL CAR AND I'D LIKE THE SUB=FRAME REPLACED, ONLY THAT COMPONENT NEEDED TO ENABLE ROADABILITY. PHOTO/S OF DEGRADATION UPON REQUEST.
Safety Rating for the 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE
General Motors, LLC has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
16-NA-383 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
10-00-89-006F — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
020846001 — EQUIPMENT
ONSTAR MEMO RECORD FUNCTION DISABLED. *TT UPDATE. *TT
030139001A — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
REAR HVAC BLOWER CONTROL KNOB MAY FALL OFF. *TT
030602004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. *TT
020523006 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
MOAN NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS, STOPS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TT
09132002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS A FRONT BRAKE MOAN NOISE. COMMENTS THAT A MOAN NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS, TYPICALLY UNDER 20 MILES AN HOUR, THAT GOES AWAY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TT
020844014 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED DIGITAL RADIO POOR OR NO RECEPTION AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1259 DIAGNOSTICS. *TT
210602 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THE SUBJECT OF THIS MESSAGE IS A CHANGE TO THE RESISTANCE VALUE OF THE XM ANTENNA ON VEHICLES BUILT WITH THE XM RADIO OPTION. *TT
051002 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
INFORMATION ON TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNS THAT MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE IN THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE.*TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC SEVILLE
- 1997 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 135 complaints
- 1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 78 complaints
- 1999 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 106 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 57 complaints
- 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 68 complaints
- 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE (current)
- 2003 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 19 complaints
- 2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE — 12 complaints
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