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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2003 Cadillac Seville recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
27
Latest campaign
Jul 1, 2003

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline1Jul 1, 2003

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 1, 2003Latest campaign
Jul 1, 200303V238000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED.

DetailsHide details for campaign 03V238000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 03V238000 · Jul 1, 2003
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component27

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
27Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine and engine cooling519000
Suspension415100
Structure311000
Steering311000
Electrical system311000
Service brakes311000
Exterior lighting311000
Power train27000
Unknown or other27000
Fuel/propulsion system27000
Hydraulic27000
Electronic stability control (ESC)14000
Electronic stability control14000
Seats14000
Vehicle speed control14000

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “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…”

    Filed 09/15/2021 · ODI 11433151
  • Structure

    “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.”

    Filed 04/07/2018 · ODI 11083751
  • Unknown or other

    “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.”

    Filed 03/30/2016 · ODI 10852572

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2003 Cadillac Seville recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Cadillac Seville have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Cadillac Seville. The most recent, 03V238000 (reported July 1, 2003), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Cadillac Seville?

Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 27 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Cadillac Seville?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.

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