Illustration2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB
2001 Cadillac Seville
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
60–25K
925–50K
550–75K
275–100K
6100–150K
2150K+
30 reports with mileage · 23 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Suspension. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports0 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
53 reportsDT: THE CALLER SAID A NUT CAME OFF THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT. THE CALLER'S WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND SHE HEARD A CLUNG AND WHEN SHE LOOKED THE WHEEL WAS TILTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHO FIXED IT. MANUFACTURER CANCELED THE $50.00 DEDUCTIBLE. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE DE…
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DT: THE CALLER SAID A NUT CAME OFF THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT. THE CALLER'S WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND SHE HEARD A CLUNG AND WHEN SHE LOOKED THE WHEEL WAS TILTED OUT ON THE BOTTOM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHO FIXED IT. MANUFACTURER CANCELED THE $50.00 DEDUCTIBLE. *AK SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *NM
1. NO WARNING BEFORE FAILURE. ENGINE CRANK SENSORS FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. 2. ENGINE STOPS, CAR DECELERATES, NO PS, HARD TO CONTROL, NEAR ACCIDENT FROM LACK OF CONTROL OR BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. 3. CADILLAC NORTHSTAR 2000-2001 SEVILLE CRANK SENSOR (2 PER ENGINE) REPLACED REPEATEDLY. *JB
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2001 CADILLAC SLS: THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED SERVICING OR WAS EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS. THE TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL INDICATED IT WAS AT 100% AT TIME OF INCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS AT STOP LIGHT, LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE MADE LOUD ROARING NOISE. DIAGNOSIS AT CAD…
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TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2001 CADILLAC SLS: THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED SERVICING OR WAS EXPERIENCING ANY PROBLEMS. THE TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL INDICATED IT WAS AT 100% AT TIME OF INCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS AT STOP LIGHT, LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE MADE LOUD ROARING NOISE. DIAGNOSIS AT CADILLAC DEALER TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 68,000 MILES. VEHICLE IS NOW AT CADILLAC DEALER FOR COSTLY REPAIR. CALLED GM REGARDING ISSUE; INDICATED THERE IS NO RECALL SO NOTHING CAN BE DONE. DEALER DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE COMPLAINT.
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM KEEPS SHOWING A DEFECT WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. ACCORDING TO OWNER'S MANUAL IT HAS TO DO WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK...THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR OR DE…
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THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM KEEPS SHOWING A DEFECT WHEN THE LIGHT COMES ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES, AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. ACCORDING TO OWNER'S MANUAL IT HAS TO DO WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK...THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO CONSUMER AND OTHERS IF THE LIGHT SIGNALS A PROBLEM. *AK *SB THIS PROBLEM HAVE BEEN GOING ON SINCE OCTOBER 17, 2004 TO THE PRESENT. *SB
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN CONSUMER NOTICED A LOUD POPPING NOISE, AND THEN LOST TOTAL STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE CONTINUED ON, AND HIT A CURB BEFORE STOPPING. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE STEERING LOCK UP WAS NOT DETERMINED.*AK
THE STEERING IN THE VEHICLE BECAME MORE DIFFICULT WITH UNUSUAL NOISES. AS THE POWER ASSIST STARTED TO FAIL. *BF THE STEERING STARTED TO MAKE LOUD POPPING NOISES WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. THE MECHANIC REPLACED MOST OF THE UNDER CARRIAGE STEERING ASSEMBLY AND GREASED THE STEERING SHAFT CONNECTED TO THE STEERING WHEEL. …
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THE STEERING IN THE VEHICLE BECAME MORE DIFFICULT WITH UNUSUAL NOISES. AS THE POWER ASSIST STARTED TO FAIL. *BF THE STEERING STARTED TO MAKE LOUD POPPING NOISES WHEN TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT. THE MECHANIC REPLACED MOST OF THE UNDER CARRIAGE STEERING ASSEMBLY AND GREASED THE STEERING SHAFT CONNECTED TO THE STEERING WHEEL. *SC *JB
THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED WITHIN A THREE YEAR TIME SPAN. UPON DEPRESSING THE PEDAL IT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE LOST FLUID. CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING FOR THE CONSUMER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HE WILL BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. NO SERVICES HAD BEEN PERFORMED. *AK
WHEN DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM COULD BE DUPLICATED. *AK THE DEALER CHANGED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *NM
Official recalls
100V432000 · Equipment:other:labels
Dec 19, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE LABEL. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/55R17 TIRES, THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INCORRECTLY SPECIFIES P235/60ZR16 TIRES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CAN DAMAGE TIRES, AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.