Two problems related to ignition have been reported for the 1996 Cadillac Seville. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1996 Cadillac Seville. The consumer stated the ignition cut out while driving. This caused the vehicle to lose power steering. The vehicle then slowed down, and he turned off the ignition, and then turned it on again. This happened approximately once every couple of months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealership, nor had any other mechanic inspected the vehicle. . The consumer stated this happened since purchasing the vehicle.
While driving in traffic, the engine shuts down (stops running) and of course all power assisted equipment such as power steering, etc. Also does not operate when the engine stops running. The vehicle was taken to a Cadillac dealership to correct this safety problem on the following dates & with the following mileage: 03-20-98, capital Cadillac, atlanta, miles 15,105; 05-10-99, capital Cadillac, atlanta, miles 26,512; 03-31-2000, claude nolan, jacksonville, miles 36,269; 06-01-2000, claude nolan, jacksonville, miles 38,713; 10-17-200, claude nolan, jacksonville, miles 44,429; 11-08-2000, claude nolan, jacksonville, miles 46000. The vehicle has been at delerships for the same safety defect 6 times including the last 10 days. I have contacted Cadillac customer care on numerous occassions. They have a file, case # co2178311 and there is a Cadillac technical assistance case # 4336165. The dealership and Cadillac both confirm there is a problem, but do not know how to correct it. It is extremely dangerous in terms of possible property damage, and more important possible bodily injury or death due to this problem.