2002 Cadillac Seville SLS
All photo credits
- Photo: 2000 Cadillac Seville SLS in Crimson Pearl, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Cadillac Seville STS V8 Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Cadillac Seville STS V8 Auto 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Cadillac Seville SLS in Crimson Pearl, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Cadillac Seville STS, Rear Left, 05-18-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2002 Cadillac Seville SLS is a 300-hp 4.6-liter V8 with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $45,169 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $45,169 ($81,600 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.6L Northstar DOHC V8 |
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 32-valve |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| 1st Gear | 3.059 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.625 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.696 |
| Reverse | 2.294 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2002 Cadillac Seville SLS with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2002 Cadillac Seville 4-DR. w/SAB).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Cadillac SEVILLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 1, 2003 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
NHTSA campaign 03V238000
Mar 6, 2002 · STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MISSING OR UNDER-TORQUED STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT BOLTS. IF A BOLT IS MISSING, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNEVEN STEERING RESPONSE OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING TURNS.
Consequence: IF THE LEFT BOLT IS MISSING AND THE RIGHT MOUNTING STRAP FAILS, STEERING CONTROL IS LOST AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PRESENCE AND PROPER TORQUE OF BOTH STEERING GEAR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300 OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
NHTSA campaign 02V067000
68 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Cadillac SEVILLE
Owner Complaints
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Cadillac SEVILLE (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Hydraulic | 7 |
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 2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.