2003 Cadillac Seville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Seville years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Cadillac Seville. That ranks 9th out of 10 Seville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (3 complaints, 19%), typically at around 72,550 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | 19% | 72,550 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13% | 2,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 13% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 49,254 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 13% | 52,962 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 13% | 47,322 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Cadillac Seville recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
Risk: Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving the car all day and just had jumped back on highway doing around 65mph and all of a sudden the car threw itself into first gear it felt like and started accelerating on decelerating on its own jerking very violently if I wasn't wearing my seatbelt I would of went through the front…
I driving on i-20 west going approximately 70 mph when right rear tire blew. I stopped in emergency lane and my car wouldn't stay cranked. There were 7 wires that were cut in half. I couldn't crank car because the wires went to fuel system and had to have car towed and someone travel 3 hrs one way…
The frame broke. It came apart - a full break. I had dropped it off at my garage and parked it outside. When they moved it into the shop they frame came apart. I could have been driving. I hope the 5 pictures were uploaded.
This car has the same or similar electric power steering pump that gm is now recalling for other models. The power pump will just stop working and then it will start working again. It usually stops working at low speeds making it extremely difficult to turn. In looking on-line i notice there are a…
While my wife was driving vehicle lost power while driving just after purchase from (lia infinity) dealership in albany, ny. Requested dealer take vehicle to cadillac dealer for checkout which he said was done and returned without repair. Condition was intermittent and was therefore difficult to…
Other Cadillac Seville years
← 2002 Seville · 2004 Seville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Seville | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 1 |
| 2002 Seville | 45 | 2 |
| 2001 Seville | 53 | 1 |
| 2000 Seville | 38 | 2 |
| 1999 Seville | 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 2003 Cadillac Seville?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Cadillac Seville?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.