Cadillac Seville

About

The Cadillac Seville is a mid-size luxury car manufactured by Cadillac from the 1976 to 2004 model years as a smaller-sized, premium model. It was replaced by the STS in 2004 for the 2005 model year.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Drivetrain: FR layout (1976–1979)
Class: Mid-size luxury car
Predecessor: Cadillac Calais
Successor: Cadillac STS

Generations

1976–1979

1980–1985 1986–1991 1992–1997 1998–2004

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

1976–1979

1980–1985

1986–1991

1992–1997

1995

1956

Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.

By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 4.1 L, (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	17 (15/20)	523	$3,950/yr
Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Diesel, (350 V8)	Front-Wheel Drive	20 (17/26)	509	$4,250/yr
Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 4.1 L, (FFS) CA model	Front-Wheel Drive	17 (15/21)	523	$3,950/yr

Economy & emissionsDieselMidsize Cars

$7,750

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

17.5

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 1 · Complaints: 6 · Investigations: 10

Vehicle speed control
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Top recall areas: Vehicle speed control

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.

Video reviews

Road tests & walkarounds on YouTube

Expert reviews

Edmunds, Car and Driver, MotorTrend & more

News

Latest coverage and updates

Owner community

Real-world ownership on Reddit

Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Cadillac Seville's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the Seville on any road in the rTracer atlas.

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