1978 Cadillac Seville recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Unknown Or Other
What's wrong, in plain English: A vehicle part that may fail.
What could happen:
The fix: DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING CONSOLE WITH ONE THAT CONTAINS A LID LATCHING MECHANISM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1978 SEVILLE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Cadillac dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 77V243000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary:
Consequence:
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE EXISTING CONSOLE WITH ONE THAT CONTAINS A LID LATCHING MECHANISM, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; LATCHING MECHANISMS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITHFEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS", DUE TO FAILURE OF THE CONSOLES TO CONTAIN LATCHING MECHANISMS THAT ENSURE THAT THE LIDS STAY CLOSED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR A VEHICLE ROLLOVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, OR ROLLOVER, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD BE INJURED FROM IMPACT WITH THE OPEN LID.
2. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. DUE TO FUEL HOSE CONNECTION DETERIORATION, THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION FROM THE UNDERBODY FUEL PIPE TO THE FUEL RAIL AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE MAY LEAK GASOLINE.
What could happen:
The fix: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING HOSE WITH A HYPALON HOSE AND NEW CLAMPS. DEALER WILL ALSO CHECK THE PRESSURE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1978 SEVILLE.
- Book a repair at any authorized Cadillac dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 79V197000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Summary: DUE TO FUEL HOSE CONNECTION DETERIORATION, THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION FROM THE UNDERBODY FUEL PIPE TO THE FUEL RAIL AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE MAY LEAK GASOLINE.
Consequence:
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING HOSE WITH A HYPALON HOSE AND NEW CLAMPS. DEALER WILL ALSO CHECK THE PRESSURE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC FUELINJECTION.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF A GAS LEAK WERE TO DEVELOP IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE AND PASSENGER INJURY COULD RESULT.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Lights (2), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
05/12/2008 · Fuel system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1978 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT SMELLS GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND OCCASIONAL NOTICES GASOLINE ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. SHE CALLED THE DEALER, BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 79V197000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL) WAS REFERENCED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT WER…
12/17/1996 · Lights
PLUGS TO DIMMER SWITCH ON FLOOR ARE CORRODED AND MELTING.
12/17/1996 · Lights
INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DUE TO DELAYED ENTRY SYSTEM.