2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
79,416 miles

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problem #6

Aug 222003

SeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,808 miles
Fuel rail cracks and leaks gasoline into the engine compartment.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #5

Nov 052003

SeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,000 miles
I have a 1997 Cadillac Seville sts and the fuel rail sprung a leak resulting in gas spread on the engine and fumes in the passenger compartment. This is extremely dangerous and had I not stopped quickly, a fire would have resulted. From my car repairman and looking on the web, this is not an isolated incident. Note complaint 10045758.

- Avon Lake, OH, USA

problem #4

Aug 262003

SeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,871 miles
In reference to open investigation PE03050. I have Cadillac Seville, sts, 1997. Had exactly the same problem as described -- strong fuel smell in the car -- when checked by the dealership -- there was a pin hole in the fuel rail -- I have seen it myself and it was scary. Logged the complaint with Cadillac: [xxx] on 09/30/2003, but they were not willing to investigate any further at that time. Cadillac should recall all these vehicle as soon as possible because this is a significant fire hazard. Please feel free to contact me at [xxx](work) if you have any questions. Regards, [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Thiensville, WI, USA

problem #3

Oct 292003

(reported on)

SeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated that the fuel injection rail was made of plastic. The manufacturer was contacted, and stated, that they only will replace metal not plastic.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #2

Aug 072003

SeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 106,817 miles
Fuel rail leaked. Dealer stated rail was installed backwards. The fuel rail developed a leak in the heat shrink tubing which caused fumes to enter the cabin of the vehicle.

- Loda, IL, USA

problem #1

Oct 212002

SeVille 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
Consumer states that when they had oil changed on vehicle was informed that, the fuel rail was leaking fuel onto the motor and that the vehicle was not drivable, according to the dealership this is a common problem and the part is on back order.

- Normal, IL, USA