This factory service and repair manual is built specifically for the 1992 Cadillac Seville, covering the 4.9L V8 (VIN B) and both trim levels sold that year, so the specifications and torque sequences inside are the ones Cadillac published for this exact car rather than a generic Seville-era reference.
Engines covered
- 4.9L V8 (300 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
- STS
Known issues on the 1992 Seville. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling: the pinch bolt may be missing, and if the shaft disengages the driver loses steering control, which can result in an accident. Owners have filed 31 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that steering system are here.
Whether you're inspecting the steering rack coupling or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1992 Seville.
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO STEERING RACK LOWER COUPLING PINCH BOLT MAY BE MISSING.
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT OCCURS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCE
INSTALL PINCH BOLT.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
RUBBING NOISE WITHE THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION (CUT OUT NOTCH IN WHEELHOUSE LINER AND/OR TRIM CORNER OF WHEELHOUSE EXTENTION). *TW
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
Showing the 8 most recent of 9 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
VEHICLE WAS HIT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE AT SUCH A HARD IMPACT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND HIT A STEEL POLE HEAD-ON. DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY . DEFECT CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.
FRONTAL COLLISION SPEED OF 25MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
WHILE WAITING FOR A RED LIGHT TO CHANGE TO A GREEN LIGHT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT. THE IMPACT WAS ABOUT 40 TO 45 MPH, AND NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REP
HAD CRUISE CONTROL ON; STARTED TO APPLY BRAKES; ROAD WAS DRY & CLEAR AT THE TIME. CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT RELEASE & VEHICLE DID 180 DEGREE TURN & LANDED IN DITCH & BOTH REAR WHEEL AXLES BROKE. WHEELS
Showing the 5 most serious of 31 complaints filed with NHTSA.
