MYRModel Year Report

2001 Cadillac Seville

● Typical for this model
2001 Cadillac Seville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:21.972Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
53
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Suspension

19% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 57 complaints 1995: 74 complaints 1996: 122 complaints 1996 1997: 95 complaints 1998: 65 complaints 1999: 73 complaints 2000: 38 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2001 53 2002: 45 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2004: 9 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 57 complaints 1995: 74 complaints 1995 1996: 122 complaints 1997: 95 complaints 1997 1998: 65 complaints 1999: 73 complaints 1999 2000: 38 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2001 53 2002: 45 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 9 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 6 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 11 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 19 complaints 1990 1991: 21 complaints 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 44 complaints 1993 1994: 57 complaints 1994 1995: 74 complaints 1995 1996: 122 complaints 1996 1997: 95 complaints 1997 1998: 65 complaints 1998 1999: 73 complaints 1999 2000: 38 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2001 53 2002: 45 complaints 2002 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 9 complaints 2004

2001: 53 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19832
19841
19856
198611
198711
198811
19895
199019
199121
199227
199344
199457
199574
1996122
199795
199865
199973
200038
200153
200245
200316
20049

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

19% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing front and lower ball joint.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving at 20 MPH front passenger's wheel collapsed due to a missing bolt on suspension. GMC has been contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-02

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

Steering

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH

Structure

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing trunk lid and bumpers.

Tires

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-03-29Equipment00V432000 Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles have an incorrect tire pressure label. On…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Cadillac Seville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V432000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Cadillac Seville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Cadillac Seville is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Cadillac Seville?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Cadillac Seville have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.