1995 Cadillac Seville

◆ Worse than typical

1995 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:32:06.025Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1995: 74 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	1
1982	0
1983	2
1984	1
1985	6
1986	11
1987	11
1988	11
1989	5
1990	19
1991	21
1992	27
1993	42
1994	50
1995	74
1996	122
1997	95
1998	65
1999	73
2000	38
2001	53
2002	45
2003	16
2004	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE VENTS. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. THE CONSUMER LIFTED UP THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040722

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 74

I 19970702 — SQ (closed 19980224)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 19980224 — EA (closed 19980616)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

R 19980928 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) AND APPPLY A POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.

Campaign 98V115000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20031030 — PE (closed 20040203)

FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE

I 20040203 — EA (closed 20040423)

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

R 20040602 — fuel system, gasoline

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2

Campaign 04V110000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 98V115000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 04V110000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1993 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ◆ 1997 ◆ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Cadillac Seville reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Cadillac Seville is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Cadillac Seville?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Cadillac Seville have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.