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1997 Cadillac Seville Reliability Rating
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Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are the Crankshaft Position Sensor and Fuel Pressure Regulator. Either condition can cause the vehicle to stall and the Crankshaft Position sensor can cause the vehicle to become a no start. The estimated cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is $88.96 for parts and $97.50 for labor. The estimated price to repair the Fuel Pressure Regulator is $66.63 for parts and $39.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Blower Motor. The cost to repair the Blower Motor is estimated at $325.83 for parts and $91.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $130.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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