1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO
2 recalls, 53 complaints - 20 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.
93V088000 May 17, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN RESULT INUNDERHOOD FIRES IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLE AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST OR REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINES TO THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
Complaint Statistics
53 total complaints
4 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 7, 1998
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 WHER... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 7, 1998
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 WHER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 7, 1998
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 WHER... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 4, 2012
Incident date: Apr 7, 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 MU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 30, 2005
Incident date: Dec 13, 2004
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
Incident date: May 3, 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 WHI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 31, 2001
Incident date: Oct 22, 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
Incident date: Oct 22, 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
Incident date: Feb 26, 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
Incident date: Mar 22, 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.... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 12, 2001
Incident date: Dec 27, 2000
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
Incident date: Dec 27, 2000
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
Incident date: Jan 5, 2000
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
Incident date: Aug 13, 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
Incident date: Aug 16, 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 ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Aug 16, 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 ... Read more
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
Incident date: Jul 6, 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
Incident date: Jan 11, 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
Incident date: Mar 24, 1997
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 OT... Read more
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
Incident date: Aug 1, 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 Y... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 8, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 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
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
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
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
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
Incident date: 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
Incident date: Jul 11, 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
Incident date: Sep 8, 1994
FUEL PUMP REPLACED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 29, 1995
BRAKES FAILED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 29, 1995
ENGINE STALLED UPON BRAKING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 19, 1995
REGULATOR REPLACED DUE TO STALLING. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Sep 21, 1994
BATTERY REPLACED DUE TO ENGINE STALLING. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 3, 1993
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
Incident date: Apr 21, 1994
IGNITION ELECTRONIC CONTROL REPLACED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Apr 21, 1994
SPARK PLUGS REPLACED DUE TO ROUGH IDLING.*SD
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 29, 1995
POWER STEERING FAILED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Sep 21, 1994
OIL COOLER HOSE STRAP INSTALLED. *SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Jun 19, 1995
INJECTION RAIL RESEALED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Dec 5, 1994
O-RING AROUND SENDING UNIT SPLIT, CAUSING GAS FUMES TO BE RELEASED. *SD
Showing 50 of 53 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 4.9L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 17.0 | Premium | $4,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO
20 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| 135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 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
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
0008110005A
Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR KIT FOR SAGGING/SEPARATION/WARPING OF THE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL. *TT
990601010
Jun 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT
831704
Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
98876517
Jun 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS REGARDING DTC CODE P039, TORGUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT, MAY SET WHEN DRIVING UP A SLIGHT GRADE AFTER A COLD START. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
731608
Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
GM433505A
Apr 1, 1995
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
RUBBING NOISE WITHE THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION (CUT OUT NOTCH IN WHEELHOUSE LINER AND/OR TRIM CORNER OF WHEELHOUSE EXTENTION). *TW
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
476142
Feb 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
METALLIC KNOCK SOUND FROM ENGINE. *TW
476307
Feb 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
EXTENDED CRANK TIME AFTER COLD SOAK. *TW
439024
Jan 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCK WHEN IGNITION SWITCH TURNED OFF. *TW
433505
Dec 1, 1994
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
RUBBING NOISE WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION. *TW
477135
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GRINDING/SCRAPING NOISE IN PARK AND NEUTRAL. *TW
3179
Dec 14, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON AND CHUGGLE OR SURGE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 39 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC ELDORADO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94053
Opened: Jul 14, 1994 , Closed: Sep 16, 1994
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
DP85018
Opened: Apr 10, 1985 , Closed: Jun 5, 1985
CARBON MONOXIDE FLOW INTO PASSENGER AREA
CARBON MONOXIDE FLOW INTO PASSENGER AREA OF VEHICLE
CADILLAC ELDORADO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CADILLAC ELDORADO across all model years (1968, 2000).
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Total Recalls
700
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
38
Reported Crashes
32
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
CADILLAC ELDORADO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 27 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 34 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 67 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 85 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 90 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 79 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 49 | View |
| 1993 (current) | 2 | 53 | |
| 1992 | 1 | 36 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 16 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 40 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |