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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 5 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
5 reports
156,000 miles · Nov 29, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE EMISSIONS INSPECTION TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONTACT FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND OXYGEN SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES BEFORE OR AFTER THE INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO ALLOW THE MECHANIC TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE EMISSIONS INSPECTION TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONTACT FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND OXYGEN SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES BEFORE OR AFTER THE INSPECTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO ALLOW THE MECHANIC TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC AT THE DEALER, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE INSPECTION WAS RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2007; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE INSPECTION WAS EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 8, 2007. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 161,000. UPDATED 3/5/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPAIR AT THE TUNE OF $1700 AND THE VEHICLE ALSO NEEDED A MOTOR MOUNT AND MUFFLER. UPDATED 03/05/08 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10210594
Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 2000
Visibility
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IS DANGEROUS, AND IT WAS A RECALL ON GMC/CHEV. SUBURBANS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #717027
Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 1999
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #710321
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHEN APPLIED BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THEY SQUEAK AND HISS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #832690
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES FAILED O STOP VEHICLE WITHIN NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE; PEDAL SPONGY; OWNER WAS TOLD BRAKES TOO SMALL/INADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT
ONE OR BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD LOOSEN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE ABSHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTIONAND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.
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NHTSA investigations
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