1999 Cadillac Seville electrical system problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Cadillac Seville — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac seville. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the vehicle. In addition, there was smoke and an abnormal odor. The exhaust manifold and the engine were being affected by the failure which could result in a fire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…”
filed Oct 29, 2015
“My son almost died on october 25, 2013 in his 1999 cadillac seville in our driveway while he was relaxing in it with his dog. He had fallen asleep waiting for his mother/my wife and the engine caught fire. He needed to climb out of window and pull his dog through the window. He injured himself and…”
filed Mar 11, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Seville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Seville | 7 | 16% |
| 2001 Seville | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 Seville | 4 | 11% |
| 1998 Seville | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 Seville | 11 | 12% |
| 1996 Seville | 24 | 20% |
| 1995 Seville | 9 | 12% |
| 1994 Seville | 6 | 12% |
| 1993 Seville | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 Seville | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 Seville | 3 | 14% |
| 1990 Seville | 2 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.