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2001 Cadillac Seville SLS

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2001 Cadillac Seville – front Unverified
Photo: 2000 Cadillac Seville SLS in Crimson Pearl, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the fifth generation (1998–2004); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2000 Cadillac Seville SLS in Crimson Pearl, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1999 Cadillac Seville STS V8 Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1999 Cadillac Seville STS V8 Auto 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2000 Cadillac Seville SLS in Crimson Pearl, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2001 Cadillac Seville STS, Rear Left, 05-18-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2001 Cadillac Seville SLS is a 300-hp 4.6-liter V8 with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $42,655 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 300 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$42,655 ($78,277 *)
Engine
Engine Type4.6L Northstar DOHC V8
Displacement4.6 L
Horsepower300 hp
ValvetrainDOHC, 32-valve
Injection TypeSequential multi-port fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
1st Gear3.059
2nd Gear1.625
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.696
Reverse2.294
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Tank Capacity18 gal
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Cadillac SEVILLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 19, 2000 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE LABEL. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/55R17 TIRES, THE TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INCORRECTLY SPECIFIES P235/60ZR16 TIRES.

Consequence: INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CAN DAMAGE TIRES, AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING, AND INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.

NHTSA campaign 00V432000

53 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Cadillac SEVILLE

Owner Complaints

53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Cadillac SEVILLE (5 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Suspension10
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Steering8
Structure7
Electrical System6
Tires6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 16, 2023 · Visibility
“Sunroof flew off while driving. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame debonded and the sunroof glass completely separated from the vehicle. Webasto Hollandia 700 series sunroof…”
May 23, 2019 · Air Bags 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WITH THE VEHICLE OFF AND KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT AN…”
Nov 9, 2017 · Air Bags
“I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL.”
Nov 7, 2014 · Tires
“PRESSURE OF TIRES DAMAGING RIMS AND WHEELS. HAD TO REPLACE TIRES EACH YEAR. *TR”
Nov 7, 2014 · Engine
“CAR STARTS WITH SEVERAL TURNING OF THE KEY. IT CAN TAKE UP TO 2+ MINUTES. I HAVE NO CONVIDENCE IN MY CAR ANYMORE. IT SUCH A FRUSTRATING EXPERIENCE. *TR”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 CADILLAC SEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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