Cadillac Seville 1986
Model Seville made in 1986 by Cadillac got 14 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control. The car has one 4.1l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.1L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/26/20 | 19/33/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 850820 |
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V047000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1985 to 01/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 56783 | 04/27/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/06/1987 | 04/08/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | With the twilight sentinel system on, the intermittentcircuit could cause headlight and instrument panel lights to go out. suddenloss of headlights could reduce driver visibility and might result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical/headlights.vehicle description: passenger cars cadillac eldorado and seville. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V082000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1985 to 08/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 37481 | 07/01/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/1987 | 06/26/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Floor mat could become mispositioned and interfere with accelerator pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Throttle may not return to the closed idle positioncausing loss of accelerator control which could result in a vehicle crashwithout prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace floor mats with newly designed mats that are longer and have improved retention. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: floor mats.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with floor mats. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| Consumer had a new engine put in my car car is not working right when at light start to move car stalls. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| There is an oil leak. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 3 | 02/01/2000 | |
| The manifold was not connected and holes were in the exhaust system causing fumes inside vehicle and resulted in consumer feeling ill. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 4 | 03/25/1999 | ||
| While driving, consumer has gone unconscious due to fumes from the emission system, which causes loss of control and crashes, consumer states the emission system is worn and has 7 holes, can not get it replaced, consumer has been injured and has been in four accident because of this. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states vehicle has a faulty emission system, the fumes and smoke are bad, consumer states this causes unconciousness and accidents. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 1 | 02/15/1999 | |
| Engine manifold was not connected and fumes that were released put consumer to sleep at red lights. once consumer heard car hitting concrete rails, and could not wake up. consumer felt this was very unsafe because of the ventilation system. consumer feared catching a liver disease. *ak due to inhaling fumes, the cunsumer also became unconscious while driving and hit truck stopped at light. the vehicle was totalled. *yh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 6 | 05/01/1994 | |
| I presented a copy of the following nhtsa campaign id number: 87v047000 component: lighting:switch:button:ring:head lights recall and the service manager informed me that there are no re calls on this car. should the dealer fix this dangerous problem without charge? thank you conrad simoneau | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Internal leak in intake manifold gasket, allowing coolant to leak into oil. *aw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When applying brakes vehicle accelerated, accelerator pedal pulsated, felt like vehicle was trying to engage cruise. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 5 | 05/22/1992 | |
| Defective brake hoses cause brakes to squeal/smoke. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Worn steering gear. *dh | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 1 | 02/15/1999 | |
| Engine manifold was not connected and fumes that were released put consumer to sleep at red lights. once consumer heard car hitting concrete rails, and could not wake up. consumer felt this was very unsafe because of the ventilation system. consumer feared catching a liver disease. *ak due to inhaling fumes, the cunsumer also became unconscious while driving and hit truck stopped at light. the vehicle was totalled. *yh | |||