1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO

2 recalls — 50 complaints

94V158000 Aug 31, 1994
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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.
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.
56,269 vehicles affected
93V088000 May 17, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WERE NOT FULLY ASSEMBLED AND LOCKED. THE LINES CAN WORK LOOSE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
10,146 vehicles affected
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DIMMED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR OFF, VERY LOW REFRIGERANT, AND SERVICE RIDE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RESET THE COMPUTER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 94V158000 (EQUIPMENT) AND 93V088000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
ENGINE Jan 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DIMMED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR OFF, VERY LOW REFRIGERANT, AND SERVICE RIDE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RESET THE COMPUTER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 94V158000 (EQUIPMENT) AND 93V088000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DIMMED AND THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR OFF, VERY LOW REFRIGERANT, AND SERVICE RIDE CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RESET THE COMPUTER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 94V158000 (EQUIPMENT) AND 93V088000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 4, 2012
A RODENT PRESUMABLY A SQUIRREL BIT 2 TINY HOLES IN THE PLASTIC HIGH PRESSURE (35 PSI) FUEL LINE. INITIALLY UNDETECTED, THE CAR WAS DRIVEN SEVERAL MILES SPRAYING GASOLINE THE WHOLE TIME. WHEN PARKED IT PRODUCED A LARGE PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE CAR. LAST WEEK THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN ONLY MUCH LARGER HOLES. THE LARGE PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE CAR WAS WARNING ENOUGH NOT TO START IT. THE FUEL SPRAYS SEVERAL FEET AND HAD THE ANGLE OF THE PUNCTURES BEEN SLIGHTLY HIGHER IT WOULD HAVE SPRAYED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND THE BACK OF THE ENGINE. THE ENSUING FIRE WOULD HAVE BEEN HORRIFIC AND AN UNAWARE DRIVER WOULDN'T HAVE ESCAPED WITHOUT SERIOUS INJURY AS THE FUEL BEGINS TO SPRAY JUST BEFORE STARTING, AND CONTINUES AS LONG AS THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE LINE HAS SEVERAL INCHES EXPOSED AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO A SQUIRREL. I HAVE THE PIECE OF LINE THAT WAS PUNCTURED. I INSTALLED A RABBIT CAGE WIRE GUARD AROUND THE EXPOSED LINE. THIS I BELIEVE TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS INCIDENT IS NOT ISOLATED. I POSTED ON THE CADILLAC DISCUSSION BOARD AND RECEIVED OTHER REPLIES OF THE SAME TYPE OF INCIDENT. *JS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 30, 2005
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OIL WAS DRIPPING FROM THE PAN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.*AK
SUSPENSION Aug 8, 2003
WHILE DRIVING, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATED. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS May 6, 2003
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL#93V088000, FUEL LINE, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB WHEN ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION AND A LARGE CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE HAD COME FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BLOWN THE MANIFOLD WITH PIECES OF FRAGMENTS UNDER THE HOOD. THE DEALER REFUSED TO COVER THE COST. *SSC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Oct 31, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH. NEXT MORNING AT FIRST START THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER HOOD, THEN SMOKE. CONSUMER CONTACTED GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE, DESCRIBED WHAT HAPPENED, AND WAS TOLD FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAD EXPLODED. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER . *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 31, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH. NEXT MORNING AT FIRST START THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER HOOD, THEN SMOKE. CONSUMER CONTACTED GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE, DESCRIBED WHAT HAPPENED, AND WAS TOLD FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR HAD EXPLODED. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER . *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Apr 19, 2001
VEHICLE STARTED EARLY MORNING IN GARAGE. LOUD BACKFIRE OR EXPLOSION ON STARTING ,THEN ENGINE RAN AT FULL THROTTLE.VEHICLE WAS UNOPERATIVE. TOWED TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD THE SIDE BLOWN OUT AT AN ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OF $4000. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Mar 27, 2001
PASSENGER'S SIDE RETRACTOR WILL NOT RETRACT SAFETY BELT, LEAVING OCCUPANT WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT DURING A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL, AND WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Mar 12, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ENGINE QUIT WORKING. THEN, AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED ,AND AFTERWARDS REPLACED FOUR OTHER TIMES WITHOUT A WARNING ON DEFECT.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Mar 12, 2001
AFTER DRIVING HAD STOPPED TO PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE. THEN, WHEN TRYING TO RESTART ENGINE DID NOT START, AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER . THEY FOUND THAT DEFECT WAS ON ENGINE FAN THAT CAUSED THE ENGINE TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN ENGINE HAD BEEN REPLACED TWO MORE TIMES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 18, 2001
BLOWN HEAD GASKET, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. IN REPAIRING THE ENGINE THEY DRILLED THEHOLES TOO BIG AND COULD NOT REINSTALL THE HEADS. HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW ENGINE. I FELT IT WAS THE GARAGES FAULT THEY DRILLED THE BLOCK WRONG.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Sep 1, 2000
WHILE AT 55MPH A DEER CAME IN FRONT OF CAR, CONSUMER HIT A WET SPOT AND CAR SPINNED OUT OF CONTROL AND HIT A BRICK WALL, RIPPED UP THE BACK END OF THE CAR, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 22, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. VEHICLE DESCENDED DOWN TWICE 5 MPH, ALMOST CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE HIT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THE DEALER INSTALLED VALVE KIT CLEANER , FILTER KIT,AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, SENSOR, GASKET AND SEAL DRIVE. *YH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 22, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. VEHICLE DESCENDED DOWN TWICE 5 MPH, ALMOST CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE HIT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THE DEALER INSTALLED VALVE KIT CLEANER , FILTER KIT,AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, SENSOR, GASKET AND SEAL DRIVE. *YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Aug 7, 2000
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS FULLY EXTENDED FROM THE HOUSING MECHANISM AND DOESNOT RETRACT BACK INTO POSITION ,CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jul 19, 2000
WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE MANIFOLD, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. REPAIRS WERE MADE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. PLEASE LIST REPAIRS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 3, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, STOPPED ON CONCRETE RAMP, MADE LEFT HAND TURN INTO PARKING SPACE, AND DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING VEHICLE LURCH AHEAD AND RUN INTO A CONCRETE WALL, RESULTING IN INJURES. THERE WAS NO PRIOR ACCIDENT OR WARNING OF DEFECT. *AK *ML
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Mar 3, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, STOPPED ON CONCRETE RAMP, MADE LEFT HAND TURN INTO PARKING SPACE, AND DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING VEHICLE LURCH AHEAD AND RUN INTO A CONCRETE WALL, RESULTING IN INJURES. THERE WAS NO PRIOR ACCIDENT OR WARNING OF DEFECT. *AK *ML
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Feb 17, 2000
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING FIRE IN THE ENGINE RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. YH
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Nov 29, 1999
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK DOES NOT RELEASE. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 19, 1999
IN MARCH '97 AND AGAIN IN OCT.'99 THE CAR EXPLODED WHEN CRANKED. THE LAST TIME THE EXPLOSION WAS SO BAD IT BLEW THE SIDE OUT OF THE COVER. A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF BLACK SMOKE POURED OUT. NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT WAS VERY UNNERVING. I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE '93 ELDORADO AND THAT IN EARLY '97 A SAFETY PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. IT DOES NOT SHOW UP ON MY INVOICE THAT THIS WAS INSTALLED ON MY CAR EITHER TIME IT HAPPENED. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) Sep 29, 1999
THE ELECTRONIC LEVEL CONTROL AIR COMPRESSOR HAS GONE BAD. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM . *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Aug 17, 1999
THE ABS ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE LEAKED ALL THE BRAKE FLUID OUT ON THE GARAGE FLOOR WHEN NOT IN USE. I DID NOT KNOW THAT I DID NOT HAVE BRAKES UNTIL I PULLED OUT INTO THE STREET AND ALMOST WENT IN A DITCH. THE REPAIR COST ON THIS PROBLEM IS $1478.00 AND CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY A CADILLAC DEALER. HAVE YOU HAD ANY OTHER REPORTS OF A SIMILAR BRAKE FAILURE?
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Dec 8, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED TO OPERATE. BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT BACK PROPERLY. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPAIR UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER , APPROXIMATELY $220.00. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Oct 20, 1998
THERE IS A BACKFIRE IN THE INDUCTION CHAMBER WHICH CRACKS THE CHAMBER WALL, ALLOWING FREE FLOW OF AIR INTO THE CHAMBER AND CAUSING THE ENGINE TO RUN FULL THROTTLE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Oct 14, 1998
DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTION, DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT UNLOCK FROM THE EXTERIOR AND WHEN OPENING VIA THE PASSENGERS SIDE THE ALARM SOUNDS OFF, DOORS ARE DESIGNED TO UNLOCK WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN "PARK" HOWEVER DO NOT.
VISIBILITY Oct 14, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MOTOR WAS EFFECTED BY RAIN/AIR MOISTURE BEING LET IN BY WINDOW SEAL FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 24, 1998
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Feb 25, 1998
WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEW UP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 9, 1998
VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Dec 2, 1997
WHEN STARTING THE CAR THE VEHICLE MAKES LOUD EXPLOSION AND CUTS OFF, WHEN TURNING THE CAR ON AGAIN THE ENGINES REVS UP AND THE VEHICLE DOESNT MOVE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 28, 1997
WHILE APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP, THE VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
AIR BAGS Oct 16, 1997
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN ACCIDENT.
Crash 1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM Aug 14, 1997
INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING SMOKE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 27, 1997
EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED THE ENGINE MAKES A LOUD EXPLODING NOISE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ENGINE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP May 9, 1996
FUEL PUMP REPLACED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS May 9, 1996
BRAKES FAILED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 9, 1996
ENGINE STALLED UPON BRAKING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR May 9, 1996
REGULATOR REPLACED DUE TO STALLING. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY May 9, 1996
BATTERY REPLACED DUE TO ENGINE STALLING. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE May 9, 1996
FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO FUEL SYSTEM MAY NOT BE FULLY ASSEMBLED AND LOCKED, CAUSING FUEL LEAK/IGNITION SOURCE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE May 9, 1996
IGNITION ELECTRONIC CONTROL REPLACED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION May 9, 1996
SPARK PLUGS REPLACED DUE TO ROUGH IDLING.*SD
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM May 9, 1996
POWER STEERING FAILED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS May 9, 1996
OIL COOLER HOSE STRAP INSTALLED. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM May 9, 1996
INJECTION RAIL RESEALED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 9, 1996
O-RING AROUND SENDING UNIT SPLIT, CAUSING GAS FUMES TO BE RELEASED. *SD