The 1994 Cadillac Seville has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 64,814 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT94V1580001994-08-3156,269 affected
Defect
IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
AN OIL LEAK THAT CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE RETAINING BRACKET.
Consequence
THE DISENGAGED THROTTLE CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THETHROTTLE CAM MECHANISM, RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE STICKING IN EITHER THE OPENPOSITION OR CLOSED POSITION. WHEN THE THROTTLE STICKS IN THE OPEN POSITION,UNWANTED VEHICLE ACCELERATION WILL OCCUR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT THROTTLE CABLES TO ENSURE THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE IS FULLY SEATED IN THE RETAINING BRACKET AND INSTALL A CABLE TIE STRAP TO SECURE THE CABLE IN ITS CORRECT SEAT.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
5
1fires1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
3crashes2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
2fires
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
Total complaints66
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“This vehicle is factory equipped with a delco/bose sound system. I was driving down my driveway at 5 mph. After approximately 3 minutes and 1/4 mile, the radio sound became distorted and interrupted. The vehicle's voltage display indicated 13.3 volts, rather than the normal 14.2 or above. I turned…”
“The throttle is still open after releasing the gas pedal, causing the car to continue movement when attempting to stop. Similar to recall campaign 93v164000. *nm”
“I own a 1994 cadillac 4 door seville. I am the second owner. Recently while attempting to tune up the vehicle, I discovered that the plastic cover covering the heater blower motor mounted on the firewall had literally began to disintegrate. This exposed the inside insulation which is within inches…”
“Dt: the contact stated while driving he felt boiling water hit his feet. He had to pull the vehicle over and park it. This caused burns to both of his feet. He is a mechanic and feels it is because the heater core busted. He has not been able to take the vehicle to repair shop for repairs because…”
“1994 cadillac seville had hot coolant pour onto the driver's foot causing severe burns.*mr the vehicle was towed to the dealer. Upon inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered the heater core had ruptured, in addition the dealer recommended that the water pump water pump housing, hoses and…”
“1994 cadillac seville had hot coolant pour onto the driver's foot causing severe burns.*mr the vehicle was towed to the dealer. Upon inspection of the vehicle, it was discovered the heater core had ruptured, in addition the dealer recommended that the water pump water pump housing, hoses and…”
“Oil was leaking out the lower crank case, which could cause the vehicle to overheat and cause the engine to fail. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer, and was aware of the problem. *ak”
“Dt: the contact stated the fuel pump went out in 7-04. He bought the car in 2000. When he dropped the fuel tank to get to the fuel pump he noticed the electrical wires going into the pump were black. When he unscrewed the pump he noticed that all of the electrical were wires were fried. He took…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE94053 Opened 1994-07-14 · closed 1994-09-16
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationSQ94016 Opened 1994-02-07 · closed 1994-03-21
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Cadillac Seville as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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