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1998 Cadillac Seville TSBs

94 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories

Engine

18 bulletins
631313

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION.

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*SLC

619241

THIS PRODUCT TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONCERNS AN INTERMITTENT STUMBLE OR STALL CONDITION.

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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT INTERMITTENTLY THEY EXPERIENCE A STUMBLE OR STALL CONDITION WHEN COMING DOWN TO A STOP. IN MOST INSTANCES THE ENGINE WILL RESTART, SOMETIMES WITH AN EXTENDED CRANK, AND A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1599 MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT. *TT

606086

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE.

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*TT

601422

SOME COMMENTS ABOUT A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION OR A SEVERL SECOND DELAY WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE D3 POSITION.

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*YC

601416

SUBJECT REGARDING NO OR DELAYED ENGINE BRAKING.

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*YC

10027804

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION.

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*PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

10020584

KNOCKIG NOISES OR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.

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VEHICLES WITH LD8 OR L37 4.6L V8 ENGINES. *KB

10019202

MISSING CAMSHAFT INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT PLUG - SERVICE VME.

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*TT

10013543

UNWANTED ALARM ACTIVATION, TRUNK KEY CYLINDER HARD TO OPEN, TRUNK AJAR LAMP ON, FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE, RKE INOPERATIVE,...

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INTERIOR LAMPS INOPERATIVE AND/OR NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE REAR INTEGRATION MODULE (RIM). *TT

10011216

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741, TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) EXCESSIVE SLIP, TRANSAXLE CHUGGLE, SLIP/SURGE.

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*TT

10006332

4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 ENGINE WATER PUMP COVER P/N 12571913- THERMOSTAT LOOSE.

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ALSO INCLUDING MODEL 2003 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *MR

10006307

4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8, L37, LH2 ENGINE COOLANT OR OIL LEAK.*MR

10005597

ENGINE COLD/KNOCK/TICK NOISE.

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*TT

10005414

ENGINE EXHAUST LEAK NOISE HEARD INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

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SIT BULLETIN 1412205. *TT

10004748

HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION.

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*TT

10003733

THIS PURPOSE OF THIS VME MESSAGE IS TO CLARIFY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR A BLOWER MOTOR USED ON PREVIOUS BODY STYLE...

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CADILLACS WITH THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE. *TT

10002890

ENGINE COLD/KNOCK/TICK NOISE.

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*TT

10000455

HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION.

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*TT

Steering

14 bulletins
634993

TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.

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*TT

634981

SUBJECT REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.

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*TT

634919

CONCERNS WITH CLUNK / RATTLE NOISE FROM LOWER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROAD BUMPS.

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*TT

627462

INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR,SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS (DIAGNOSE/BALANCE TIRES/WHEELS).

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*YH

619249

CONCERNS WITH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEMS.

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*TT

619248

INFORMATION MESSAGE CONCERNING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM APPLICABLE TO 1998 THROUGH 2000 MODEL YEAR CADILLACS.

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*TT

618097

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.

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*JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT

6088906

CONCERNS WITH LOSS OF DRIVER SEAT, MIRROR & STEERING COLUMN MEMORY SETTINGS, PROGRAMMING FUNCTION AND / OR MEMORY RECALL FUNCTIONS IMPROPERLY.

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*TT

603826

EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.

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*YC

10008847

VOLUME IS ONLY CONTROLLED USING STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS.

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*TT

10007631

STEERING CLUNK NOISE.

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*MJ

10004765

RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE.

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*TT

10004353

STEERING COLUMN TO INSTRUMENT PANEL FASTENER REMOVAL.

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*TT

10001281

SHAKE/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.

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*TT UPDATE. *TT

Other

10 bulletins
634874

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN TRAVELLING OVER ROAD BUMPS/SWELLS.

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*TT

628839

FRONT/REAR HEATED SEAT BACK/CUSHION NOT OPERATING PROPERLY.

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*TT

6088866

EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTLE OR METAL TO METAL NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE.

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*TT

6088811

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING TYPE NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

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*TT

606017

EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER AND / OR PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER RAIL / TRACK WHEN MOVING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY FORWARD OR REARWARD.

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*TT

602748

SUBJECT REGARDING ON- BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.

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*YC

601419

CONCERNS WITH A DELAYED OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE TO REVERSE.

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*YC

10008897

MULTIPLE STABILITRAK/PRECISION CONTROL CODES SUCH AS C1282, C1283, C1284, C1285, C1287, AND C1288 EXIST ON DELPHI BOSCH 5.0 OR 5.3 SYSTEMS.

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*TT

10006946

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1000.

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*MR

10002368

FRONT HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE/COLD.

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*TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES 01-08-50-002B DATED 05/01/2003. *TT

Infotainment

9 bulletins
614358

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.

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*TT

607574

CONDITIONS WITH POOR RECEPTION ON THE AM RADIO BAND.

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*TT

606370

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RECEPTION IS POOR ON THE AM RADIO BAND.

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*TT

10168979

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.

10165876

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.

10141381

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10114947

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10114924

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10005588

POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

Body & Paint

7 bulletins
616402

INFORMATION ON THE FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE TRIM PLATE.

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*TT

606012

CONDITIONS WITH SPOTTING ON RUBBER PORTION OF SIDE DOOR EXTERIOR MOLDINGS AND WEATHERSTRIPS AT BELTLINE (EXTERIOR FINISH REPAIR PROCEDURE).

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*TT

606011

EXPERIENCING SUN ROOF WIND NOISE / BUFFETING.

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*TT

603830

VARIOUS DOOR FUNCTIONS DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

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*YC

602983

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW.

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*YC

601415

CONCERNS WITH VARIOUS DOOR FUNCTIONS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY.

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*YC

10004769

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO INFORM DEALERS OF ENHANCEMENTS TO CRANKCASE, OIL DISTRIBUTION PLATE AND OIL PAN SEALING BY USING RTV SEALANT.

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*TT

Fuel System

7 bulletins
602775

CONCERNS OF FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL.

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*YC

10208027

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10171318

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10157018

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10137901

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

10113443

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10008881

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 SMALL LEAK DETECTED, INSPECT AT FUEL FILLER NECK.

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*MJ

Electrical

7 bulletins
10246631

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

10113258

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a...

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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.

10012688

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT.

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*EH

10012577

REVISED STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE.

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*EH

10009448

THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS INSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR NOISY.

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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 WHILE DRIVING. THIS CONDITION MAY BE CAUSED BY THE INSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR. *TT

10006408

INDENTATION OF REAR FASCIA NEAR URPA SENSOR.

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SIT BULLETIN 1454741. *TT

10001285

FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT.

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*TT UPDATE *EH

Brakes

4 bulletins
627418

INFORMATION REGARDING REAR BRAKE MOAN/HUM NOISE DURING BRAKE APPLY.

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*YH

600208

EXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES.

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*YC

52575

BRAKE NOISE (GRUNT/GROAN/GRIND/CRUNCH) COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES (REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS).

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*TW

10004101

UNEVEN RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WEAR WITH THE RIGHT FRONT OUTBOARD PAD BEING WORN AN AMOUNT INCONSISTENT WITH THE REST OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS.

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*TT

HVAC & Climate

4 bulletins
601910

EXCESSIVE AIR FLOW COMING FROM VENTS AND/OR TOO COLD WHEN SWITCHING FORM HEATER TO BI-LEVEL ON AUTO.

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*YC

10002849

REAR HVAC BLOWER CONTROL KNOB MAY FALL OFF.

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*TT

10002376

DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN DESIRED HVAC TEMPERATURE.

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*TT

10001241

REAR HVAC BLOWER CONTROL KNOB MAY FALL OFF.

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*TT

Suspension

4 bulletins
601120

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUAWK-TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS.

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*YC

10116612

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and...

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no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

10116564

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and...

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no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

10026686

GMC: HARSH RIDE OR LINE INSTALLATION CONCERN WITH DELCO SHOCK KIT.

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CONCERNS WITH CONNECTING THE LINES TO THE SHOCKS AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CONCERN OF HARSH RIDE AFTER INSTALLATION. *PE

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 bulletins
10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10166638

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10154641

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10138060

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Transmission

3 bulletins
614356

CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLIMINATES, SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES / INOPERATIVE, CRUISE CONTROL / TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

608389

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES, SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES/INOPERATIVE, CRUISE CONTROL/TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INOPERATIVE.

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*MJS

601909

EXPERIENCING HARSH GARAGE SHIFT, HARSH OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENT OF PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE TO REVERSE.

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*YC

Tires & Wheels

2 bulletins
629621

SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES.

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*TT

10012579

REAR COMPARTMENT CARPET WET/MUSTY ODOR AND/OR SPARE TIRE WELL WET.

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*TT

Lighting

1 bulletin
10026586

BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER RE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT ANALOG WIRELESS NETWORK STARTING IN 2008. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 12/1/08. *PE