2002 Cadillac Seville
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Cadillac Seville is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 24 on record.
2002 Cadillac Seville at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2002 Cadillac Seville recalls 2
ON CERTAIN CADILLAC DEVILLE AND SEVILLE PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUNERAL COACHES, AND LIMOUSINES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.6L) ENGINE, OLDSMOBILE AURORA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V8 (4.0L ) ENGINE, AND PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGED V6 (3.8L) ENGINE, THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSORS ARE UNUSUALLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO MALFUNCTIONS. IF THE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS, EXCESSIVE VACUUM CAN BE A…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK PRESSURE SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE AND PROPER TORQUE OF BOTH STEERING GEAR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUIC…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2002 Cadillac Seville common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2002 Cadillac Seville MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
What's a 2002 Cadillac Seville worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2002 Cadillac Seville costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($1,759) with the same model 5 model-years older ($914), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2002 Cadillac Seville — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 450
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 450.
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Bulletin PIP5601C · Jul 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment…
Bulletin PIP5358D · Feb 2025This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Record…
Bulletin PIP4723J · Electrical System · Oct 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures…
Bulletin PIT5099H · Sep 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures…
Bulletin PIT5099H · Sep 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exc…
Bulletin General Communication · Electrical System · Aug 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more caref…
Bulletin 24-NA-141 · Power Train · Jul 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce c…
Bulletin 16-NA-383 · Fuel/propulsion System, Engine · Jun 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Bulletin 18-NA-099 · Jun 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
Bulletin 24-NA-098 · Electrical System · Jun 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SEVILLE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2002 Cadillac Seville. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Steering
Certain passenger vehicles were built with missing or under-torqued steering gear attachment bolts. If a bolt is missing, the driver may notice uneven steering response or unusual noises during turns. If the left bolt is missing and the right mounting strap fails, steering control is lost and a vehicle crash could result. Correction: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for presen…
Transport Canada #2002042 · Mar 2002Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Cadillac Seville
The Cadillac Seville is a mid-size luxury car manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Cadillac brand from the 1976 to 2004 model years as a smaller-sized, premium model. It was replaced by the STS in 2004 for the 2005 model year.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2002 Cadillac Seville trims & engines on record
2002 Cadillac Seville vehicles on record
2002 Cadillac Seville STS1G6KY54972U282305
2002 Cadillac Seville STS1G6KY54992U193013
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y12U205180
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y22U149394
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y52U132265
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54YX2U116966
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y42U101640
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y12U101210
2002 Cadillac Seville STS1G6KY54972U182706
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y12U172701
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y92U305981
2002 Cadillac Seville STS1G6KY54922U208872
2002 Cadillac Seville STS1G6KY54942U298820
2002 Cadillac Seville STS1G6KY54932U254811
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y12U293311
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y32U236186
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y32U159058
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y32U233532
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y22U167569
2002 Cadillac Seville STS1G6KY54982U187123
2002 Cadillac Seville STS1G6KY54912U285281
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y22U227589
2002 Cadillac Seville SLS1G6KS54Y82U199426
2002 Cadillac Seville EX with leather (With RES)5FNRL38737B000538