This factory service and repair manual for the 1989 Cadillac Seville matches what Cadillac actually published for this exact model year and trim, instead of an approximation drawn from a later or earlier Seville.
Engines covered
- 4.5L V8 (273 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
- STS
Known issues on the 1989 Seville. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first involves aftermarket FRAM replacement fuel filters whose connector was made outside spec, which can leave the O-ring improperly seated on the fuel line; the resulting poor seal can develop a fuel leak that, near an ignition source, could start a fire. The second covers the ABS hydraulic unit mounting bolts, which may not seat properly and can loosen over time, letting the unit separate from its mounting bracket and causing sudden loss of brake function without warning. Owners have filed 6 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins have been issued by Cadillac.
Whether you're inspecting the ABS hydraulic unit mounting or swapping a fuel filter the right way, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and correct specification for your specific 1989 Seville.
ONE OR BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED AND COULD LOOSEN.
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE ABSHYDRAULIC UNIT FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND RESUL
REPLACE BOTH ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BOLTS.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CADILLAC SEVILLE. THE EMISSIONS INSPECTION TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONTACT FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND OXYGEN SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXPER
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IS DANGEROUS, AND IT WAS A RECALL ON GMC/CHEV. SUBURBANS. *AK
NO SUMMARY
CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHEN APPLIED BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THEY SQUEAK AND HISS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. *AK
BRAKES FAILED O STOP VEHICLE WITHIN NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCE; PEDAL SPONGY; OWNER WAS TOLD BRAKES TOO SMALL/INADEQUATE FOR VEHICLE; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT
