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1993 Cadillac Seville

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Seville.

The 1993 Cadillac Seville is a luxury sedan equipped with a 5W‑30 API‑rated engine that holds 7.5 quarts of oil. Its early‑model reliability is reflected in 46 total owner complaints, with fuel‑system issues accounting for the most frequent complaints and only two recalls issued. Compared with the peak of 131 complaints recorded in 1996, the 1993 model falls within the lower end of the complaint spectrum, suggesting a relatively stable introduction to the lineup.

Model year2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12731179. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731179
Engine air filter	19259030
Fuel filter	25121468
Spark plug	19300875 alt 19208535
Front wiper blades	25689175 discontinued
Serpentine belt	19370621 alt 19172679
Thermostat	03539588 alt 03522676

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	204.3 in
Overall width	74.4 in
Overall height	53.9 in
Wheelbase	111 in
Curb weight	3565 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Seville of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–11.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 1996 STS Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1992	STS Sedan 4.9L V8	8.60 sec	16.80 sec	200 hp	FWD
1995	STS Sedan 4.6L V8	6.40 sec	14.70 sec	300 hp	FWD
1995	STS Sedan 4.6L V8	6.60 sec	15.10 sec	300 hp	FWD
1995	SLS Sedan 4.6L V8	7.30 sec	15.40 sec	275 hp	FWD
1990	STS Sedan 4.5L V8	9.20 sec	17.00 sec	180 hp	FWD
1996	STS Sedan 4.6L V8	6.40 sec	14.70 sec	300 hp	FWD
1989	STS Sedan 4.5L V8	8.90 sec	16.80 sec	180 hp	FWD
1998	STS Sedan 4.6L V8	6.60 sec	15.00 sec	300 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	7.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	USE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Throttle Body (torque) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Parking Brake Cable (lubricate) · Shift Linkage (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1993 model represents a clear inflection point in the generation's federal record, with complaints rising to 46 from 31 in 1992 and recalls doubling to two, while marking the first appearance of an NHTSA investigation in this series. While these figures exceed the 1990–1992 baseline, they remain substantially below the 62–131 complaint range seen from 1994 through 1996, placing 1993 on the leading edge of a reliability decline that peaks mid-decade. Technical Service Bulletins climb to 20, up from 13 the prior year but far fewer than the 85-plus issued annually after 1998, suggesting documented repair patterns are emerging but not yet overwhelming. With fuel system and engine cooling leading owner-reported issues and three fire complaints on record—root cause unspecified in the data—this year captures the transition from the relatively quiet early production to the troubled mid-generation period. For a buyer, 1993 offers a moderately safer profile than the 1994–1996 models that follow, though it lacks the cleaner record of 1990–1992; it is an acceptable but not optimal vintage, requiring careful inspection of fuel and cooling systems given the complaint concentration.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 3 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92’93’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 46 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline8

Engine & Engine Cooling7

Service Brakes, Hydraulic4

Electrical System4

Visibility4

Vehicle Speed Control2

Seat Belts2

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

93V088000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 17/05/1993

THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WERE NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED AND LOCKED. THE LINES CAN WORK LOOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

94V158000Equipment:Appliance:Air ConditionerReported 31/08/1994

IF THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CONTACTS THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUT HOSE, THE HOSE MAY WEAR THROUGH ALLOWING ENGINE OIL TO LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO RETAIN THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER OUTLET HOSE TO THE AUXILIARY ENGINE OIL COOLER INLET HOSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE RADIATOR ASSURING…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 20 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
130089009	2013-09-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
01792	2004-01-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 ENGINE WATER PUMP COVER P/N 12571913- THERMOSTAT LOOSE. ALSO…
030601027	2003-10-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO INFORM DEALERS OF ENHANCEMENTS TO CRANKCASE, OIL…
030604038	2003-08-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	INTERMITTENT LIGHT SURGE, CHUGGLE OR BUMP AT 45-60 MPH WITH TCC ENGAGED. *TT
990601010	1999-06-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 7.5 qt Engine oil filter 12731179 Engine air filter 19259030 Fuel filter 25121468 Spark plug 19300875

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Seville take?

7.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Seville have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.