1988 Cadillac Seville Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1988 Cadillac Seville. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Roof blew off while driving at 50 mph. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat they have no information on this matter. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty. *ak the cloth top flew off striking the vehicle behind. The dealer and the manufacturer do not want to…”
“Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in damage to brake components due to excessive use (overheating). Mjs”
“The solenoid that keeps the car in overdrive failed, and kept the car in overdrive, causing continuous acceleration when the driver was trying to stop the car, the car had to be put into neutral in order to be stopped. *ak”
“When the headlights are on and the driver hits a bump the lights go out. Consumer states the control switch will not stay in the on or off position at times. *jb”
“When the headlights are on and the driver hits a bump the lights go out. Consumer states the control switch will not stay in the on or off position at times. *jb”
“Brakes failed, causing accident/injuries. *aw”
“Emergency brakes failed during above accident.”
“Left front wheel broke loose from studs to the point of almost falling off vehicle. *tw”
Defect investigations
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There is no summary currently available
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Cadillac Seville as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.