1997 Cadillac Seville STS review from North America
"I'm looking for a hoop-die truck I can fix myself with a good swift kick!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coolant issues-
Water Pump, thermostat-40110
coolant level-40518
new engine-40761
water pump-65429.
Engine issues-
Idle engine light-40518
new engine-40761
engine bolt loose-49208
engine mount bolts loose-65429
service engine soon-65571
check oil light-smell gas on stick-65574.
Electrical issues-
New battery-40518
taillights-41275
fog lights/lens replace-41761
reduce speed/CVRSS module replace-45355
rear lights-45977
smoking steering wheel (air bag defect) combo switch burnt, turn signals replace-46573
flashers-51404
brake lights-54921
new battery-55500 approx.
Engine light-65571
oil light-65574.
Suspension issues.
Links-40518, 49208,51404
knuckles-49208,51404
sway bar-49208.
I am afraid I would take up way too much space filling all info. So long story short.
General comments?
We bought our car at 39609 mile within the first 1000 we had to have the new water pump, battery and engine replaced, along with suspension fixed. (We call it the "crap-a-lak").
The car fishtails when we hit bumps in the road no matter what speed.
And the electrical well--- it's electrical. Numerous tail lights, smoking steering wheel (air bag was bad).
Sometimes the seat will move forward to adjust to my height after working with it for awhile.
I do have to agree that the dealers are right when they told us that the Cadillac Seville STS (stabilitrak system) "is a rougher ride" (I am just curious if they meant the car or your mental stability) also, it truly is a "LOVELY CAR" as they say.
I really wish it was what they make the car out to be. IT IS COOL LOOKING!
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![]() ![]() | 1996 - Seville STS 4.6 Northstar 32 Valve DOHC Elegant Affordable High Performance Reliable True American Luxury Sedan |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Northstar Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 39609 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65574 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2003 |

