Model year guide

1993 Cadillac Seville

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1993 Cadillac Seville is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1993 Cadillac Seville — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1993 Cadillac Seville at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints46
Combined17–18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1993 Cadillac Seville recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #93V088000 · 17/05/1993

THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WERE NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED AND LOCKED. THE LINES CAN WORK LOOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Fix: DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner NHTSA Campaign #94V158000 · 31/08/1994

IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

1993 Cadillac Seville common problems

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

1993 Cadillac Seville MPG & running costs

Combined17–18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,700
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume106 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$11,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1993 Cadillac Seville costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,500
Fuel only$23,500
Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1993 Cadillac Seville trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.9L 8-cyl

1993 Cadillac Seville vehicles on record

1993 Cadillac Seville 1993 Cadillac Seville Base1G6KS52BXPU823040

Other Cadillac Seville model years

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1993 Cadillac Seville — frequently asked questions

Does the 1993 Cadillac Seville have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1993 Cadillac Seville. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Cadillac Seville?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel system, gasoline, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Cadillac Seville get?

The 1993 Cadillac Seville has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.