1998 Cadillac Seville steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Cadillac Seville — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 cadillac seville. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud whining noise coming from the steering wheel. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that as the steering failed, another…”
filed Mar 30, 2012
“Two (2) gm oem rack and pinion replacements required within an 18 month time frame due to part failures. Steering wheel became unresponsive on interstate resulting in a near crash. *jb”
filed Jul 31, 2007
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% |
| 1997 Seville | 16 | 17% |
| 1996 Seville | 16 | 13% |
| 1995 Seville | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 Seville | 2 | 4% |
| 1992 Seville | 3 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.