Does the 1998 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, visibility. 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 1998 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 1998 Cadillac Seville?

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

1998 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 1998 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.

1998 Cadillac Seville recalls, newest first

April 12, 1999NHTSA 99V07000029,766 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the generator.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 26, 1998NHTSA 98V1440001,059 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover which contains the microprocessor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 65 complaints about the 1998 Cadillac Seville with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 5
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline8
Engine and engine cooling › Engine6
Engine and engine cooling5
Exterior lighting › Headlights4
Service brakes4

Other 1998 Cadillac models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
1998 Dodge Ram (17 recalls)
1998 Blue Bird TC2000 (17 recalls)

All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Cadillac Seville have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, visibility. 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 1998 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 1998 Cadillac Seville?: 65 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.