There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Cadillac Seville, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Cadillac Seville problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 5 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
- Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 35,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Cadillac Seville complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 129,000 miles · reported Nov 17, 2014
The contact owns a 2004 cadillac seville. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the engine hesitated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Steering · at 88,000 miles · reported Dec 16, 2012
My 2004 seville loses all power steering, and I lose control of the vehicle do to the lack of being able to steer the vehicle. Now I have been experience problems with my service stability light coming on after these occurrences when driving in any wet conditions! , I could have been killed due to this defect on several occasions. I now refuse to drive my car in or after rain. Obviously, this causes frequent problems for me both personally and business wise. I have also find it really unfair do to paying 50,000+ for a vehicle with less then 90,000 miles on it to have such problems. The car has…
Steering · at 12,500 miles · reported Jul 2, 2010
My 2004 cadillac seville loses all power steering when driving in any wet conditions! But for the grace of god, I could have been killed due to this defect on several occasions. I now refuse to drive my car in or after rain. Obviously, this causes frequent problems for me both personally and business wise. I've been told that this make and model has no splash guard. Too bad I wasn't informed of this prior to purchasing. Anyone else had this problem? Comments and solutions are welcomed. Gm nor the cadillac dealer have been any help. My family has my blessings to sue if & when I die from it! :(…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 35,000 miles · reported Sep 13, 2007
2004 cadillac seville sls loss of power steering due to serpentine belt. Customer states that the loss of power steering occurs when the serpentine belt gets wet. The consumer stated the belt has been replaced several times.
Steering · at 13,693 miles · reported Aug 25, 2006
2004 cadillac seville steering column has slack and steering is not aligned. The dealer replaced the steering gear, however the problem continued. The consumer stated he lost control of the vehicle on several occasions, because the vehicle would wander.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Cadillac Seville as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Cadillac Seville?
Owners report steering problems most often (5 reports), followed by exterior lighting (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 35,000 miles.
Are Cadillac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.