1999 Cadillac Seville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Seville years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Cadillac Seville. That ranks 4th out of 10 Seville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (23 complaints, 32%), typically at around 43,552 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 73owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Cadillac Seville problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 32% | 43,552 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 16 | 22% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 12% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 11% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 11% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 4% | 198,927 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 4% | 71,801 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 66,302 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 91,020 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | 51,603 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Cadillac Seville recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An electrical short can develop in the generator, even when the engine is off.
Risk: The electrical short could cause an engine compartment fire that could spread to the rest of the vehicle and anything near it.
Fix: Dealers will replace the generator.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Cadillac coolant cooled alternator fires (RQ99013) — opened Jun 10, 1999, closed Feb 22, 2002, led to recall 99V070000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The hard fuel rail line has begun to leak and no GM dealers carries parts to resolve problem. The 1999 STS Cadillac is in good working condition but because of the leak, it is unsafe to drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac seville. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the temperature gauge displayed that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was not diagnosed however, the temperature gauge and the water pump was replaced but the failure recurred. The…
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…
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…
When i drive at any speed randomly the gas gauge goes to empty,windows don't work, ac goes off but fan still blows, power locks don't work, lights stay on when i stop and get out, but when i put the key back in and turn it to the "on" position and back off everything works again my battery went…
Other Cadillac Seville years
← 1998 Seville · 2000 Seville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Seville | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 Seville | 16 | 1 |
| 2002 Seville | 45 | 2 |
| 2001 Seville | 53 | 1 |
| 2000 Seville | 38 | 2 |
| 1999 | 73 | 1 |
| 1998 Seville | 65 | 2 |
| 1997 Seville | 95 | 2 |
| 1996 Seville | 122 | 2 |
| 1995 Seville | 74 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Cadillac Seville?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Cadillac Seville?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Cadillac Seville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Seville model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.