1996 Cadillac Seville steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Cadillac Seville — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering mechanism vibrates when the vehicle is turned at low speeds due to worn steering gear. The first failure, the power steering gear and pump was replaced. The second, consumer is being told it needs replacing again. *jg”
filed Jul 2, 2002
“While driving in rainy weather conditions steering locks up. Dealer claims that power steering belts slip in the rain *ak”
filed Nov 23, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Seville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Seville | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 Seville | 8 | 15% |
| 2000 Seville | 6 | 16% |
| 1999 Seville | 8 | 11% |
| 1998 Seville | 10 | 15% |
| 1997 Seville | 16 | 17% |
| 1995 Seville | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 Seville | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 Seville | 3 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Cadillac Seville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.