1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
98V144000 on 06/29/1998
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
05/31/1998 - 06/24/1998
Affected:
1,059
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the windshield wiper motor 'low' speed function can become inoperative when the motor is switched from 'high' to 'low' speed.
Consequence:
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the driver's visibility could be affected.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.
Notes:
Owner notification began during july 1998.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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4326).
Campaign:
99V070000 on 04/14/1999
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
01/31/1999 - 02/27/1999
Affected:
29,766
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. an electrical short can develop in the generator, even when the engine is off.
Consequence:
The electrical short could cause an engine compartment fire that could spread to the rest of the vehicle and anything near it.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the generator.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 24, 1999.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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE TSBs (85)

Bulletin:
735023
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Brake noise (grunt/groan/grind/crunch) coming from front brakes (replace front brake pads). *tw
Bulletin:
735023A
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Experiencing noise coming from front brakes. *yc
Bulletin:
98833303
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Some customers may comment on a squawk-type noise coming from the front suspension when driving on rough or bumpy roads. *yc
Bulletin:
98838126
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Concerns with various door functions not operating properly. *yc
Bulletin:
98877164
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding no or delayed engine braking. *yc
Bulletin:
98877165
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Concerns with a delayed or harsh engagement from park to reverse or drive to reverse. *yc
Bulletin:
98877164
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Some comments about a no engine braking condition or a severl second delay when the shift lever is placed in the d3 position. *yc
Bulletin:
98877165
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Experiencing harsh garage shift, harsh or delayed engagement of park to reverse or drive to reverse. *yc
Bulletin:
98831114
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Excessive air flow coming from vents and/or too cold when switching form heater to bi-level on auto. *yc
Bulletin:
98876524
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Subject regarding on- board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *yc
Bulletin:
838310A
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Concerns of fuel gauge fluctuates between full and empty when tank is full. *yc
Bulletin:
831704
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
Bulletin:
833004
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Experiencing shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *yc
Bulletin:
838126A
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Various door functions do not operate properly. *yc
Bulletin:
990867001
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Experiencing sun roof wind noise / buffeting. *tt
Bulletin:
990864008
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Conditions with spotting on rubber portion of side door exterior moldings and weatherstrips at beltline (exterior finish repair procedure). *tt
Bulletin:
990850009
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Experiencing excessive noise coming from the driver and / or passenger seat adjuster rail / track when moving the seat assembly forward or rearward. *tt
Bulletin:
990601010
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise. *tt
Bulletin:
990844004
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the reception is poor on the am radio band. *tt
Bulletin:
990844004A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Conditions with poor reception on the am radio band. *tt
Bulletin:
990730015
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates, speedometer fluctuates/inoperative, cruise control/torque converter clutch inoperative. *mjs
Bulletin:
990605005
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a popping type noise heard in the passenger compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
990308005
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Experiencing clunk, rattle or metal to metal noise from front of vehicle. *tt
Bulletin:
990850015
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Concerns with loss of driver seat, mirror & steering column memory settings, programming function and / or memory recall functions improperly. *tt
Bulletin:
990730015A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp illiminates, speedometer fluctuates / inoperative, cruise control / torque converter clutch inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
000844003
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Some vehicles built prior to vin yu260745 may exhibit sound from the lh / rh front side door radio bose speaker assembly is distorted or noisy. *tt
Bulletin:
011200
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information on the front floor console trim plate. *tt
Bulletin:
000310007F
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Vehicles may experience shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *jb updated *eh gm voicemail message. *tt
Bulletin:
150201
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
This product technical information concerns an intermittent stumble or stall condition. some customers may comment that intermittently they experience a stumble or stall condition when coming down to a stop. in most instances the engine
Bulletin:
010301
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Information message concerning the power steering system applicable to 1998 through 2000 model year cadillacs. *tt
Bulletin:
010301
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Concerns with the power steering systems. *tt
Bulletin:
000523001A
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information regarding rear brake moan/hum noise during brake apply. *yh
Bulletin:
000310007A
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Information regarding shake/vibration in steering wheel, floor,seat at highway speeds on smooth roads (diagnose/balance tires/wheels). *yh
Bulletin:
010850002A
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Front/rear heated seat back/cushion not operating properly. *tt
Bulletin:
131201
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Subject regarding tire vibration at highway speeds on smooth road surfaces. *tt
Bulletin:
020601009
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some customers may comment on higher than expected oil consumption. *slc
Bulletin:
020308004
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some customers may comment on a squeak/squawk noise from front of vehicle when travelling over road bumps/swells. *tt
Bulletin:
020235004
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Concerns with clunk / rattle noise from lower steering column area when traveling over road bumps. *tt
Bulletin:
000310007C
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Subject regarding shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *tt
Bulletin:
00310007B
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Technical information regarding shake / vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *tt
Bulletin:
020601009A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Higher than expected oil consumption. *tt
Bulletin:
030139001
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Rear hvac blower control knob may fall off. *tt
Bulletin:
000310007E
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Shake/vibration in steering wheel, floor, seat at highway speeds on smooth roads. *tt update. *tt
Bulletin:
990603009A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *tt update *eh
Bulletin:
010850002B
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Front heated seat inoperative/cold. *tt this bulletin replaces 01-08-50-002b dated 05/01/2003. *tt
Bulletin:
030139006
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Difficult to maintain desired hvac temperature. *tt
Bulletin:
030139001A
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Rear hvac blower control knob may fall off. *tt
Bulletin:
990601010B
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Engine cold/knock/tick noise. *tt
Bulletin:
063003
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
This purpose of this vme message is to clarify installation instructions for a blower motor used on previous body style cadillacs with the northstar engine. *tt
Bulletin:
00222A
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Uneven right front brake wear with the right front outboard pad being worn an amount inconsistent with the rest of the front brake pads. *tt
Bulletin:
010235009A
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering column to instrument panel fastener removal. *tt
Bulletin:
020601009C
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Higher than expected oil consumption. *tt
Bulletin:
030232049
Component:
017500 steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Summary:
Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt
Bulletin:
030601027
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and oil pan sealing by using rtv sealant. *tt
Bulletin:
00062A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine exhaust leak noise heard inside the vehicle. sit bulletin 1412205. *tt
Bulletin:
030844005B
Component:
138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:
Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
990601010C
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine cold/knock/tick noise. *tt
Bulletin:
01771
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
4.0l l47, 4.6l ld8, l37, lh2 engine coolant or oil leak.*mr
Bulletin:
01792
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
4.0l l47, 4.6l ld8 l37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose. also including model 2003 cadillac eldorado. *mr
Bulletin:
01709
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Indentation of rear fascia near urpa sensor. sit bulletin 1454741. *tt
Bulletin:
02038
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr
Bulletin:
01263
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Steering clunk noise. *mj
Bulletin:
3001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Volume is only controlled using steering wheel controls. *tt
Bulletin:
3003
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 small leak detected, inspect at fuel filler neck. *mj
Bulletin:
3015
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Multiple stabilitrak/precision control codes such as c1282, c1283, c1284, c1285, c1287, and c1288 exist on delphi bosch 5.0 or 5.3 systems. *tt
Bulletin:
09132002
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
This message concerns inside air temperature sensor noisy. comments that a noise in the left side of the instrument panel on cold starts. this noise may be described as a grind, growl, hum, whine or squeal. a fan noise may also be heard
Bulletin:
040730034
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Service engine soon (ses) light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741, torque converter clutch (tcc) excessive slip, transaxle chuggle, slip/surge. *tt
Bulletin:
030236002
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure. *eh
Bulletin:
030866009
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Rear compartment carpet wet/musty odor and/or spare tire well wet. *tt
Bulletin:
040861001
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Floor pan corrosion perforation in battery compartment. *eh
Bulletin:
3357
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Unwanted alarm activation, trunk key cylinder hard to open, trunk ajar lamp on, fuel gauge inoperative, rke inoperative, interior lamps inoperative and/or no communication with the rear integration module (rim). *tt
Bulletin:
3687
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Missing camshaft intermediate drive shaft plug - service vme. *tt
Bulletin:
3951
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Knockig noises or excessive oil consumption. vehicles with ld8 or l37 4.6l v8 engines. *kb
Bulletin:
08-089
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Buick\cadillac\chevrolet\gmc\hummer\oldsmobile\pontiac\saab\saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer r
Bulletin:
PIC-4887
Component:
021300 suspension:front:shock absorber
Summary:
Gmc: harsh ride or line installation concern with delco shock kit. concerns with connecting the lines to the shocks and the air compressor. concern of harsh ride after installation. *pe
Bulletin:
08089-B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe
Bulletin:
PIC5913
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a supplemental inflatable restraint lamp, service vehicle soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. techni
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This 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
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
17-NA-016
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing p/n 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
Bulletin:
17-NA-016
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing p/n 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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