1999 Cadillac Seville

US · Midsize Cars

The 1999 Cadillac Seville is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: 4.6L 8-cylinder
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

4.6L 8-cylinder

Combined Economy

18 MPG US (13.1 L/100 km) · EPA

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

4-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	4.6L 8-cylinder
Displacement	4.6 L
Cylinders	8
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	4
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

4.6L · FWD · 4-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.

99V070000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN DEVELOP IN THE GENERATOR, EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERATOR.
Reported April 12, 1999. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 9, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 9, 2026

Data verified: November 9, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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1998 Cadillac Seville
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2000 Cadillac Seville
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4.6L 8-cylinder · FWD
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1999 Cadillac Seville have?

4.6L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1999 Cadillac Seville?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1999 Cadillac Seville front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 1999 Cadillac Seville?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.