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Cadillac Seville: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Cadillac Seville – Fifth generation1997–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1997–2003 |
| Model years | 1998–2004 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | G platform |
| Engines | 4.6 L LD8/L37 V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 5,105 mm (US version) 4,999 mm (Export version) |
| Width | 1,905 mm |
| Height | SLS: 1,415 mm STS: 1,407 mm |
| Kerb weight | SLS: 1,801 kg STS: 1,815 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly, Hamtramck, Michigan |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2004 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,945 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2004 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 42 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 36 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Steering | 31 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 23 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 17 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Lights | 13 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 13 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 10 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Tyres | 9 | 2000, 2001 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2004: 205 complaints, 12 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.