1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO
2 recalls, 49 complaints - 33 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.
93V164000 Oct 1, 1993
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE RETAINING BRACKET.
Consequence
THE DISENGAGED THROTTLE CABLE CAN INTERFERE WITH THETHROTTLE CAM MECHANISM, RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE STICKING IN EITHER THE OPENPOSITION OR CLOSED POSITION. WHEN THE THROTTLE STICKS IN THE OPEN POSITION,UNWANTED VEHICLE ACCELERATION WILL OCCUR WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT THROTTLE CABLES TO ENSURE THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE IS FULLY SEATED IN THE RETAINING BRACKET AND INSTALL A CABLE TIE STRAP TO SECURE THE CABLE IN ITS CORRECT SEAT.
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
1 crashes 3 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
ENGINE
Apr 10, 2016
Incident date: Jan 5, 2004
WATER PUMP LEAK AFTER 50K MILES. HAD TO BE REPAIRED 3 TIMES. POSSIBLY DUE TO OVERHEATING WHEN RADIATOR CAP WAS LEFT LOOSE.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 9, 2016
Incident date: Feb 2, 2009
REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK AFTER 70K MILES. WILL REQUIRE OVER $4K DUE TO ENGINE NEEDING TO BE REMOVED.
POWER TRAIN
Apr 9, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER 60K MILES AND NEEDED TO BE REBUILT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 15, 2010
Incident date: Nov 9, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO TOURING COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. SHE THEN EXITED THE VEHICLE AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHE THEN WENT TO OPEN THE HOOD AND FOUND PIECES OF THE GASKET. THE CONTACTS MECHANIC ARRIVED... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 24, 2010
Incident date: Sep 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO.ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2008, WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH , THE RPMS SUDDENLY INCREASED TO 6000.THIS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE C... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 29, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE CONTACT FELT HEAT COMING FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND STAYED THAT WAY. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE FAILURE. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 29, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE CONTACT FELT HEAT COMING FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND STAYED THAT WAY. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE FAILURE. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE T... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 10, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
WHILE DRIVING REAR RIGHT TIRE EXPLODED. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. MICHELIN TIRES, RADIAL ALL SEASON TIRE, DOT M33VE4JX4302, P225/60R16 97S. *AK
TIRES
Feb 1, 2005
Incident date: May 30, 2004
PASSENGER'S REAR TIRE BLEW OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE RIM TO BE DAMAGED, AND BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BY CONSUMER.*AK THE REAR FENDER WAS ALSO DAMAGED. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 25, 2004
Incident date: Oct 19, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATED RECALL #93V164000 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. BUT, CONSUMER HAD TO PAY LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY TO TRY AND GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. *AK THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY DIED WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE LOCKED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 25, 2004
Incident date: Oct 19, 2000
THE CONSUMER STATED RECALL #93V164000 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. BUT, CONSUMER HAD TO PAY LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY TO TRY AND GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. *AK THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY DIED WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE LOCKED... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jul 16, 2004
Incident date: Jul 2, 2004
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 21, 2002
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER PUMP. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Jul 19, 2002
UNABLE TO HAVE NEW DYNOMOMETER TESTING APPLIED DUE TO COMPUTERIZED TRACTION CONTROL WHICH IS NORMAL TO THE OPERATION OF SAID VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 11, 2002
Incident date: Feb 23, 2002
PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO DESIGN DEFECT DESCRIBED IN TSB #47-61-42. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
BATTERY ACID EXPLODED UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER STATES BATTERY WAS SUPPOSED TO LAST SIX YEARS, AND AT THAT TIME IT WAS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED AND DEALERSHIP GAVE NO ANSWER AS TO WHAT CAUSED BATTERY TO EXPLODE.(AC DELCO BATTERY)*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mar 25, 2002
RECALL OOV268000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 895; FUEL INJECTION LEAK. CALLED DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. WAS PUT ON A WAITING LIST BECAUSE DEALER STATED MANUFACTURER DID NOT SEND OUT MORE THAN 3 PARTS PER MONTH TO FIX RECALL. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 31, 2002
Incident date: Oct 10, 2001
ENGINE OIL LEAK , COULD RESULT IN FIRE HAZARD. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 4, 2002
WHILE DRIVING BRAKES LOCKED UP/ VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ABS IN DASH ILLUMINATED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 4, 2002
WHILE DRIVING BRAKES LOCKED UP/ VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. ABS IN DASH ILLUMINATED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 30, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
BATTERY ACID EXPLODED UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER STATES BATTERY WAS SUPPOSED TO LAST SIX YEARS, AND AT THAT TIME IT WAS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD, VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED AND DEALERSHIP GAVE NO ANSWER AS TO WHAT CAUSED BATTERY TO EXPLODE.(AC DELCO BATTERY)*JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 4, 2001
Incident date: Apr 4, 2001
CASTING AROUND TRANSMISSION IS CRACKED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
THE HEADS ARE ALUMINIUM THE BOLTS ATTACHING THEM ARE STAINLESS STEEL THE BOLTS CAUSED THE THREADS OF THE HEAD TO STRIP AS THE TWO MATERIALS ARE NOT COMPATIBLE. THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY ON YEARS BUT WOULD HAVE FALLEN WITHIN THE MILEAGE WARRANTY, AND I FEEL THAT THIS IS A FAILURE WITHIN THE MANUF... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 12, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN TO DEALER TO CHECK A KNOCKING IN ENGINE. PISTON WAS SKIPPING. VEHICLE WENT BACK & FORTH TO DEALER OVER 1WEEK. HAD ENGINE REPLACED AFTER 7 WEEKS. WHEN TRAVELING 65MPH OR MORE, VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. VEHICLE BEEN ALIGNED & TIRES CHANGED & BALANCED. THE SERVICE ROAD CONTROL LIGHT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Oct 12, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN TO DEALER TO CHECK A KNOCKING IN ENGINE. PISTON WAS SKIPPING. VEHICLE WENT BACK & FORTH TO DEALER OVER 1WEEK. HAD ENGINE REPLACED AFTER 7 WEEKS. WHEN TRAVELING 65MPH OR MORE, VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. VEHICLE BEEN ALIGNED & TIRES CHANGED & BALANCED. THE SERVICE ROAD CONTROL LIGHT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 12, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN TO DEALER TO CHECK A KNOCKING IN ENGINE. PISTON WAS SKIPPING. VEHICLE WENT BACK & FORTH TO DEALER OVER 1WEEK. HAD ENGINE REPLACED AFTER 7 WEEKS. WHEN TRAVELING 65MPH OR MORE, VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. VEHICLE BEEN ALIGNED & TIRES CHANGED & BALANCED. THE SERVICE ROAD CONTROL LIGHT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 30, 1999
CRANKSHAFT IS LEAKING OIL, CAUSING A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 17, 1999
WHENEVER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER BUMPY OR ROUGH ROADS, DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD BECOME UNLATCHED. DOES NOT HAPPEN TO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 6 DIFFERENT TIMES. HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Feb 10, 1999
Incident date: Jan 27, 1999
VEHICLE DOES NOT DECELERATE. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED A ISC MOTOR WITH A COMPUTER INSIDE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. REPAIRWORK ESTIMATE IS $325.00, AT OWNER'S EXPENSE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE; THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR FOLLOWING REASONS; 1. OVERHEATING, 2. TRANSMISSION AND 3. REPLACED SOME PLUGS WHICH HOLD THE ANTI-FREEZE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE; THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR FOLLOWING REASONS; 1. OVERHEATING, 2. TRANSMISSION AND 3. REPLACED SOME PLUGS WHICH HOLD THE ANTI-FREEZE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE; THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR FOLLOWING REASONS; 1. OVERHEATING, 2. TRANSMISSION AND 3. REPLACED SOME PLUGS WHICH HOLD THE ANTI-FREEZE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Sep 15, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE; THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR FOLLOWING REASONS; 1. OVERHEATING, 2. TRANSMISSION AND 3. REPLACED SOME PLUGS WHICH HOLD THE ANTI-FREEZE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Nov 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 28, 1998
THE VEHICLE WON'T PASS THE SMOG TEST DUE PROBLEMS WITH VALVE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER NEEDS TO HAVE A NEW ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 28, 1998
THE VEHICLE WON'T PASS THE SMOG TEST DUE PROBLEMS WITH VALVE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER NEEDS TO HAVE A NEW ENGINE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 25, 1998
TOOK CAR TO DEALER MANY TIMES SAME COMPLAINT(FRONT END NOISE ON BUMPY ROAD)NEVER REPAIRED. ON RECORD AT CAD SERVICE DEPT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jul 17, 1998
Incident date: Jun 2, 1998
ABS MASTER CYLINDER WENT OUT ON VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRVING & BRAKES BURNED THEMSELVES OUT. WAS GOING 35MPH. REAR CALIPERS LOCKED UP. MECHANIC REPLACED ENTIRE SYSTEM - ABS MODULE & BRAKE PERIMODULATOR VALVE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jul 17, 1998
Incident date: Jun 2, 1998
ABS MASTER CYLINDER WENT OUT ON VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRVING & BRAKES BURNED THEMSELVES OUT. WAS GOING 35MPH. REAR CALIPERS LOCKED UP. MECHANIC REPLACED ENTIRE SYSTEM - ABS MODULE & BRAKE PERIMODULATOR VALVE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 4, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
FUEL THROTTLE ACCELERATOR, WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED AND TAKING FOOT OFF, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SPEED UP 30-40 SECONDS AFTER FOOT WAS OFF THE PEDAL, TO STOP VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 21, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
WHEN TAKING PEDAL OFF THE ACCELERATOR CAR SOMETIMES DECELERATES DOWN . *AK CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE, DID NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 21, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
WHEN TAKING PEDAL OFF THE ACCELERATOR CAR SOMETIMES DECELERATES DOWN . *AK CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS VEHICLE, DID NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 5, 1996
Incident date: Jul 3, 1996
DRIVING CAR, CAR IN FRONT STOPPED SUDDENLY, SLAMMED BRAKES HARD (ABS)(25 MPH), BRAKES JUMPING UP/DOWN UNDER FOOT, CAR DID NOT EVEN STOP, REARENDED OTHER CAR.*AK
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jul 3, 1996
Incident date: Jun 20, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE ENTIRE COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING AN OPEN THROTTLE, NO BRAKES , NO POWER AT ALL.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1996
ENGINE IDLES HIGH. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: May 8, 1996
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING EXTENDING STOPPING DISTANCE. *SD
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
AIR CONDITIONER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
BRAKES BECOME LESS EFFECTIVE AS THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 9, 1995
Incident date: Jan 15, 1995
MISSING SPARK PLUG, CAUSED ENGINE TO KNOCK. *SKD
EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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 |
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, 1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO
33 manufacturer communications from 30 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
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
030137002
Nov 1, 2003
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
REVISED HVAC BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT
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
063003
Jun 30, 2003
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
THIS PURPOSE OF THIS VME MESSAGE IS TO CLARIFY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR A BLOWER MOTOR USED ON PREVIOUS BODY STYLE CADILLACS WITH THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE. *TT
030850005
Feb 1, 2003
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
FRONT HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE / COLD. *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
971101533304
Nov 1, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
COMMENTS OF A RATTLE/LOOSE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
731608
Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
536302
Jun 1, 1995
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START - NO FUEL PRESSURE (REPLACE MODULE FUEL LEVEL SENDER AND JUMPER HARNESS). *SD
539002A
Jun 1, 1995
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) JAMMING WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OWNER'S GARAGE (REPLACE RKE MODULE).*SD
GM539002
Apr 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY JAMMING WHEN VEHICLE IS IN OWNER'S GARAGE(REPLACE RKE MODULE). *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
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
431611
Nov 1, 1994
151200 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ABSENCE OF INTENTIONAL SET SEAT BELT FEATURE (REPLACE WITH NEW BELTS). *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).
42
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 (current) | 2 | 49 | |
| 1993 | 2 | 53 | View |
| 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 |