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1996 Cadillac Seville engine problems

The 1996 Cadillac Seville has 30 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

30

Engine complaints

19%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

The contact owned a 1996 Cadillac Seville. The contact stated while parked, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vents. The contact was able to exit the vehicle, and once the contact exited the vehicle, the vehicle burst into flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · May 16, 2022 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 1996 Cadillac Seville have?

NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 1996 Cadillac Seville engine — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.