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1985 Cadillac Seville
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.
The Cadillac Seville is a mid-size luxury car manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Cadillac brand from the 1976 to 2004 model years as a smaller-sized, premium model. It was replaced by the STS in 2004 for the 2005 model year.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 | 523 |
| 4.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 17 | 26 | 20 | 509 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
6 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Cadillac Seville?
EPA figures for the 1985 Cadillac Seville reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1985 Cadillac Seville?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 Cadillac Seville. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1985 Cadillac Seville?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Cadillac Seville, most often about: Vehicle Speed Control, Latches/locks/linkages, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.