Cadillac Seville 1983

Model Seville made in 1983 by Cadillac got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and visibility.

Seville year 1983

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 1983

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
93E019000	PUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC.		E (Equipment)	10000	05/27/1993	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	06/04/1993	08/20/1993
Defect Summary	The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. the incorrect fitting is similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.
Consequence Summary	Replace the filters with the correct filters.
Corrective Summary	The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Notes	System: fuel; filter.equipment description: fuel filters, part nos. f33141 and gf3141.note: if you have problems exchanging your defective fuel filter, please callpurolater customer service at 1-800-526-3659. also contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW
83V065000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 01/01/1982 to 08/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	25053	08/01/1983	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	07/07/1983	08/05/1983
Defect Summary	The fusible link, which protects electrical components connected through the ignition switch, could come open while rear window defogger is in operation. if twilight sentinel switch is on and headlight switch is off, an open link will result in loss of headlights.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace defective fusible link with an improved type.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear window defoggers andtwilight sentinel.system: electrical; fusible link.consequences of defect: loss of headlights without warning could result in anaccident, especially in poor weather/night time driving conditions.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
82V110000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 08/01/1982 to 10/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	5316	11/15/1982	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	11/15/1982	11/18/1982
Defect Summary	During windshield wiper operation, the noise suppresion capacitor in the wiper motor relay may overheat.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will modify the windshield wiper motor delay relay by removing the noise suppresion capacitor. this will be done free of charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with delco/bose radio pulsewipe features.system: visual; wiper motor delay relay.consequences of defect: wiper motor overheating can cause loss of windshieldwiper operation and an underhood fire. this fire may spread throughout thepassenger compartment and cause burn injuries to the vehicle occupants.note: owner is advised not to use the windshield wiper motor delay featureuntil the vehicle can be corrected. when it is necessary to use the windshieldwiper system, it should only be used in the medium or high positions.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
05/02/1996		2
	Intermittent stalling. *dsh
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM
10/27/1995
	Lower control arm broke at wheel, fell onto ground; vehicle was stopped at light, otherwise would have happened on freeway. tt