Vehicle recall 03V238000 · July 1, 2003
Oldsmobile Aurora, Pontiac Bonneville and 2 more models
On certain Cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a V8 (4.6L) engine, Oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain Cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a V8 (4.6L) engine, Oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a V8 (4.0L ) engine, and Pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged V6 (3.8L) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
- Consequence
- Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on October 17, 2003. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 03038.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V238000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2003
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03038
- Owner notification
- October 17, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 102,212
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cadillac Deville (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Cadillac Seville (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Oldsmobile Aurora (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Pontiac Bonneville (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
Has your Cadillac been repaired?
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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.