Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Cadillac Seville
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Cadillac Seville has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 95 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V110000 GM/FUEL RAIL TUBING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V064000 GM/ABS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 19 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 17 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 7 complaints
Of the 95 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 95 complaints, owners report 4 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Cadillac Seville faces reliability challenges, notably with the fuel system and engine. Recalls and a high number of complaints indicate common issues that may lead to costly repairs, negatively impacting the overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake fluid replacement
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- fuel odor in cabin
- coolant leaks
- brake pedal pulsation
- steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Cadillac Seville at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.