Does the 1978 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 Cadillac Seville recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Cadillac Seville?

2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Cadillac Seville recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Cadillac Seville. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Cadillac been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cadillac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Cadillac Seville recalls, newest first

August 30, 1979NHTSA 79V19700041,508 vehicles potentially affected

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.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 28, 1977NHTSA 77V243000575 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Remedy: Dealer will replace existing console with one that contains a lid latching mechanism, without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1978 Cadillac Seville with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system1
Gasoline1
Interior lighting1

Other 1978 Cadillac models

Questions

Does the 1978 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Cadillac Seville recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Cadillac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Cadillac Seville?: 2 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.