1990 CADILLAC ELDORADO

4 recalls — 40 complaints

95V110000 May 31, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
THE FRONT OUTER SHOULDER BELT WEB SEW STOP CAN BECOME STUCK IN THE RETRACTOR. THE BELT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT OF THE RETRACTOR AND SOME OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO FASTEN THE BELT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A WEBBING STOP BUTTON IF THE CUSTOMER REQUESTS REPAIR.
113,343 vehicles affected
90E043004 Oct 30, 1990
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
39 vehicles affected
90V164000 Sep 6, 1990
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE FROM THE FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL WITH LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
Remedy: INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO PREVENT CABLE DISENGAGEMENT.
63,964 vehicles affected
90V028000 Feb 12, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
MISALIGNED REAR SEAT SAFETY BELT SHOULDER RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES COULD CAUSE PENDULUM INTERFERENCE, CAUSING THE BELT TO REMAIN IN LOCKED POSITION OR TO TRAVEL FREELY WITHOUT LOCKING.
Remedy: REALIGN REAR SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY.
10,166 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Sep 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Mar 25, 2004
CAR HEATER STOPPED WORKING 7 DAYS LATER STATED WORKING THAT DAY STARTED ON FIRE TOTAL LOSS
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 30, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Aug 13, 2002
CAR WAS IDLING IN MY YARD FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH FILLED THE INTERRIOR OF THE CAR WITH SMOKE. AFTER RAISING THE HOOD (THE FIRE WAS OUT) THE AIR FILTER BOX AND ASSEMBLY TO THE INTAKE WERE MELTED, AS WERE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE AND THE WIRING HARNESS DIRECTLY BELOW THESE ITEMS. I AM WONDERING WHAT CAUSED THIS FIRE. I'M GLAD I WASN'T DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THIS HAPPENED, IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jun 27, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL. DEALER STATED THAT COUMPUTER CHIP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE Jun 27, 2001
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION HEADLIGHTS/DASH BOARD INDICATION LIGHTS WOULD CUT OFF AND VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. DEALER STATED ANTI- THEFT WAS LOCKED UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Jun 27, 2001
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION HEADLIGHTS/DASH BOARD INDICATION LIGHTS WOULD CUT OFF AND VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. DEALER STATED ANTI- THEFT WAS LOCKED UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
INTERIOR LIGHTING Jun 27, 2001
WITHOUT ANY INDICATION HEADLIGHTS/DASH BOARD INDICATION LIGHTS WOULD CUT OFF AND VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START. DEALER STATED ANTI- THEFT WAS LOCKED UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Jun 27, 2001
WHILE USING AIR CONDITIONER WITHOUT ANY INDICATION AIR WOULD STOP BLOWING . DEALER REPLACED AIR CONDITIONER 3 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 27, 2001
WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Nov 15, 2000
VEHICLE WILL STALL INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Aug 23, 2000
IGINTION KEY FAILURE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 13, 1999
VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCEELERATED. BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT ENGAGE TO STOP OR SLOW VEHICLE. DEALER WIILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Mar 25, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DEALER REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH POD. *AK *SLC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Feb 17, 1999
WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN RED LIGHT. ELDORADO BROADSIDED THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE DECLARED TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE COMPANY. 1 INJURY SUSTAINED, EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT. *AK
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Nov 15, 1996
THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR ARM FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER HAD FUEL FILTER REPLACED, ALSO BELT WAS WORN AND CRACKING REPLACED SERPINTINE BELT, CONSUMER STATES HIS VEHICLE WAS MISALIGNED WHEN IT WAS RETURNED TO HIM.*JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT Nov 15, 1996
THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR ARM FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER HAD FUEL FILTER REPLACED, ALSO BELT WAS WORN AND CRACKING REPLACED SERPINTINE BELT, CONSUMER STATES HIS VEHICLE WAS MISALIGNED WHEN IT WAS RETURNED TO HIM.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Nov 15, 1996
THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR ARM FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER HAD FUEL FILTER REPLACED, ALSO BELT WAS WORN AND CRACKING REPLACED SERPINTINE BELT, CONSUMER STATES HIS VEHICLE WAS MISALIGNED WHEN IT WAS RETURNED TO HIM.*JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Nov 15, 1996
THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR ARM FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER HAD FUEL FILTER REPLACED, ALSO BELT WAS WORN AND CRACKING REPLACED SERPINTINE BELT, CONSUMER STATES HIS VEHICLE WAS MISALIGNED WHEN IT WAS RETURNED TO HIM.*JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Aug 30, 1996
CONSUMER REARENDED A TRUCK AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 22, 1996
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Jul 22, 1996
INSTRUMENT PANEL SHORTS OUT, CAUSING FAILURE OF ALL GAUGES. *DH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS May 2, 1996
RADIATOR HOSES REPLACED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS May 2, 1996
FUEL FILTER REPLACED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS May 2, 1996
FUEL LINE REPLACED DUE TO LEAK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 2, 1996
OIL PAN GASKET REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS May 2, 1996
BRAKE VALVE ASSEMBLY/ACTUATOR REPLACED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP May 2, 1996
POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED. *DSH
PARKING BRAKE May 2, 1996
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE REPLACED. *DSH
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL May 2, 1996
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN HEAD ON COLLISION.
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID May 2, 1996
TRUNK PULL DOWN UNIT REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS May 2, 1996
BELTS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 23, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED HYDRALIC BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP, ABS AND HYDRALIC LIGHT APPEARED, THEN PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 23, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED HYDRALIC BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP, ABS AND HYDRALIC LIGHT APPEARED, THEN PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Mar 1, 1996
PURCHASE CAR USED CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Mar 1, 1996
PURCHASE CAR USED CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Nov 27, 1995
ABS FAILED WITH NO WARNING WITH HARD PEDAL. THIS OCCURED INTERMITTENTLY AFTER FIRST INCIDENT. TT CONSUMER STATES ABS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY IN AUGUST OF 1995 AND COMPLETELY FAILED IN OCTOBER OF 1995. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Aug 18, 1995
CONSUMER PURCHASE CAR NEW WHEN DRIVING CAR STALL. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Apr 20, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, SUDDENLY THROTTLE STUCK IN WIDE OPEN POSITION, DEALER REPLACED THROTTLE IDLE SPEED MOTOR. TT
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Feb 7, 1995
AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH KILLING THE DRIVER WHO WAS 5'2". TT
Crash 2 injured 1 deaths