1993 CADILLAC ALLANTE
1 recalls, 9 complaints - 12 TSBs
94V158000 Aug 31, 1994
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
AN OIL LEAK THAT CONTACTS THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
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 ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF THE AFFECTED HOSE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
EQUIPMENT
Dec 27, 2012
Incident date: Jul 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC ALLANTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE AIR COMPRESSOR ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 4, 2005
Incident date: Jul 21, 2005
1993 ALLANTE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT AREA, BEHIND THE HEADLIGHT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS ACCOUNT NO REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE PER STATE FARM INS CO. DAMAGE APPEARED SLIGHT, JUST BURNT WIRES AND CONNECTORS AND RELAYS. FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH GARDEN HOSE. SIMILAR OCCURRENCE TO MR KIT... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Sep 24, 2003
Incident date: Sep 25, 2002
WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON IN THE VEHICLE THEY CAN BE SEEN EXTERNALLY, BUT CAN NOT BE DETECTED INTERNALLY. THE DASH INDICATOR LIGHT IS TO FAINT TO BE SEEN NOR CAN THE CLICKING SOUND BE HEARD. AT NIGHT THE DASH INDICATOR IS VISIBLE. THE CONSUMER OWNS TWO VEHICLES THAT ARE IDENTICAL IN MA... Read more
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 24, 2003
Incident date: Sep 25, 2002
WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON THEY COULD BE SEEN EXTERNALLY BUT COULD NOT BE SEEN ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE TOO FAINT TO BE SEEN BY THE CONSUMER AND THE CLICKING INDICATOR COULD NOT BE HEARD. AT NIGHT THE DASH INDICATOR WAS VISIBLE. THE CONSUMER OWNS ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 18, 2001
WHILE STARTING VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, BILLOWS OF WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM TAIL PIPE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ENGINE CYLINDERS WERE LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE. *JG *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL. WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, AND BRAKES DIDN'T HOLD AT ALL. HE HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. *AK THIS VEHICLE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A SOLUTION FOR THE CURRENT BRAKE FAILURES. THE CONSUMER SAYS THE VEHICLE WAS DANG... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Feb 15, 2000
ABOUT 2 AM WHILE MY CAR WAS IN MY LOCKED GARAGE THE HORN WENT OFF. I INVESTIGATED AND WHEN I PUSHED ON THE HORN PAD IT STOPPED. WENT BACK TO BED. AN HOUR OR SO LATER IT WENT OFF AGAIN. THIS TIME WHEN I OPENED THE CAR DOOR IT STOPPED. SOMETIME LATER I WENT TO A DEALER AND HAD THE HORN DISCONNECT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Feb 18, 1999
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
WHILE DRIVING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FLEW OFF UNEXPECTEDLY, STRIKING THE DRIVER,AND MAY HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENTS/INJURIES. ALSO, HAPPENED TO CONSUMER OF 1991 ALLANTE. COMMON PROBLEM, EVEN HAVE A WEB SITE FOR THESE CONVERTIBLE TOP PROBLEMS AT ALLANTE. DEALER REPLACED THE TOP, BUT THE PROBLEM REOING A N... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Jun 8, 1995
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL WIRE DANGLING OVER EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN AN INJURY (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). *AK
Fire
1 injured
EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 CADILLAC ALLANTE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 13.0 | 20.0 | 15.0 | Premium | $5,050 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 CADILLAC ALLANTE
12 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
990601019
Feb 1, 2006
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL LEAKS ALONG THE UPPER TO LOWER CRANKCASE JOINT. *TT
01792
Jan 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 ENGINE WATER PUMP COVER P/N 12571913- THERMOSTAT LOOSE. ALSO INCLUDING MODEL 2003 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *MR
030601027
Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO INFORM DEALERS OF ENHANCEMENTS TO CRANKCASE, OIL DISTRIBUTION PLATE AND OIL PAN SEALING BY USING RTV SEALANT. *TT
030604038
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERMITTENT LIGHT SURGE, CHUGGLE OR BUMP AT 45-60 MPH WITH TCC ENGAGED. *TT
990601010
Jun 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT
98045
Nov 1, 1998
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
COMMENTS ABOUT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CONVERTIBLE FOLDING TOP DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY AT THE WINDSHIELD HEADER. *YC
98045
Oct 28, 1998
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SOME OWNERS OF CERTAIN VEHICLE MAY COMMENT ABOUT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CONVERTIBLE FOLDING TOP DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY AT THE WINDSHIELD HEADER. *TT
476307
Feb 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EXTENDED CRANK TIME AFTER COLD SOAK. *TW
476142
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
METALLIC KNOCK SOUND FROM ENGINE. *TW
316401A
Dec 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENT LIGHT SURGE, CHUGGLE OR BUMP AT 45-60 MPH WITH TCC ENGAGED. *TW
477135
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GRINDING/SCRAPING NOISE IN PARK AND NEUTRAL. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC ALLANTE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99017
Opened: Jun 30, 1999 , Closed: Dec 28, 2001
BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE
PE99012
Opened: Feb 5, 1999 , Closed: Jun 30, 1999
BRAKING SYSTEM
CONSUMERS ALLEGE A PARTIAL OR TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY
DP99001
Opened: Jan 6, 1999 , Closed: Feb 8, 1999
BRAKING SYSTEM
THE PETITIONER ALLEGE TOTAL LOSS OF ALL BRAKING ABILITY WITHOUT WARNING
PE97050
Opened: Dec 19, 1997 , Closed: May 29, 1998
CONVERTIBLE TOP OPENING WHILE DRIVING
ELECTRICALLY POWERED CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCHES MOUNTED IN THE WINDSHIELD FRAME WORK ARE ALLEGED TO RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP TO VIOLENTL OPEN WHILE DRIVING.
DP97005
Opened: Nov 14, 1997 , Closed: Dec 23, 1997
CONVERTIBLE TOP FLY-UP
ALLEGED THAT WILE DRIVING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP UNLATCHED AND FLEW UP. THIS FAILURE COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.IN ADDITION, A SEPARATED TOP IS HAZARDOUS TO NEARBY MOTORIST
CADILLAC ALLANTE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC ALLANTE across all model years (1987, 1993).
8
Total Recalls
232
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths