1997 Cadillac Seville STS review from North America
"This car has a LONG WAY to go to be viewed as any car manufacturer's flagship model design"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Over-heated and head bolt stripped (in Monteagle, TN - Dec, '02) on our way to the 2003 Orange Bowl from Kansas City to Miami.
High oil consumption. It uses a healthy quart of oil every 1000 miles.
Rear radio antenna quit working 2 weeks after I purchased the vehicle (79000 miles).
Automatic interior thermostat is not working properly. When it shows blowing warm air on the floor, there is both warm and cold air blowing on the windshield, primarily on the passenger side of the car (warm air on driver and cold air on passenger side).
It seems to almost hydroplane (in dry weather) when the car experiences bumps driving at speeds of 50-70 mph. The whole car swerves.
General comments?
I love the overall responsiveness and comfort the car provides. This car has tremendous power... too bad it burns oil and strips head bolts under heavy strain. However, GM says this is all a know issue and is operating within specs. Then why isn't this displayed in the showroom floor or in the car's portfolio? It sounds more like a feature not an issue to be addressed.
Interior storage is somewhat limited.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L Northstar - 300 hp Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2003 |