Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Cadillac Seville
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Cadillac Seville has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 45 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V238000 GM/FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V067000 GM/STEERING GEAR BOLTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 12 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 7 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
Of the 45 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 45 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Cadillac Seville has reliability challenges, including a notable issue with the fuel system. Multiple complaints about the suspension and steering suggest potential for costly repairs, reducing its cost-effectiveness and reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | very common |
| steering gear | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$850 | common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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
- Tire rotation
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Uneven steering response
- Unusual suspension noises
- Check engine light
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Cadillac Seville at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.