1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO
2 recalls, 79 complaints - 56 TSBs
04V110000 Mar 4, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN ... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2004, FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES. OWNERS OF 1995 CADILLACS AND 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE A... Read more
98V115000 May 26, 1998
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.
Consequence
DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) AND APPPLY A POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.
Complaint Statistics
79 total complaints
2 crashes 9 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 8 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 19, 2020
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PIN HOLE LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 4, 2017
Incident date: Jun 24, 2017
ON JUNE 24, 2017 WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA HEADING TO THE 7/11 STORE, A HOSE UNDER THE DASH BOARD EXPLODED AND DUMPED ANTI-FREEZE INTO THE VEHICLE ONTO MY RIGHT FOOT CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO MY FOOT AND TOES.
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 15, 2016
Incident date: May 9, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL CAR STARTED TO ALARM FOR NO REASON WHEN I OPENED THE TRUNK WITH THE KEY WITHOUT UNLOCKING DOORS THEN EVENTUALLY ENGINE WOULD CUT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING OR CAR WOULDN'T START ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM DISABLING THE STARTER. IT'S SAID TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH GM VEH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 8, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES WERE NOT REPLACED WITH THE STAINLESS STEEL FUEL LINES. THE GMC DEALER WAS ALSO CONT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 19, 2015
Incident date: Apr 18, 2015
AFTER ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, A RAW GASOLINE SMELL WAS DETECTED, INVESTIGATION WITH IGNITION ON, GASOLINE WAS SPRAYING FROM FUEL LINE. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 8, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A PUDDLE LOCATED UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN DIA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 29, 2009
Incident date: Sep 7, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V115000, AIR BAGS IS RELATED TO HIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK SINCE THE AI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 7, 2009
Incident date: Feb 21, 2004
THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BY ME ON 2006. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR, YOU CAN TELL THERE HAD BEEN A FIRE. WHEN I RECEIVED THE RECALL LAST YEAR, IT APPEARED THAT THE FIRE OCCURRED FROM THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL. I AM UNSURE IF THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD IT CHECKED OUT. IF BY ANY CHANCE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL HA... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 11, 2008
Incident date: May 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS HAVING THE WATER PUMP CHANGED ON HIS VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS A PINHOLE LEAK IN THE NYLON FUEL LINE. PRIOR TO THIS INFORMATION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS USING MORE GAS THAN NORMAL. THE VEH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Mar 24, 2008
Incident date: Nov 21, 2007
ON NOVEMBER 21, 2007 I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR 1995 ELDORADO CADILLAC FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION CRACKS OR DETERIORATES CAUSING FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ON NOVEMEBR 23, 2007 10:00AM DROVE CAR 6 MILES TO SHOPPING CENTER PARKED CAR WENT IN CAME OUT STARTED CAR WOULD NOT START IM IMMEDIATELY BACK FIR... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Nov 23, 2007
MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TRYING TO START IT.*CN
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 27, 2007
Incident date: Jan 6, 2007
CUSTOMER STATES THAT HER 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO CAUGHT ON FIRE IN HER DRIVEWAY AND SHE IS NOT SURE WHY**CC *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2007
Incident date: Jan 17, 2007
TL-* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR QUITE SOMETIME. HOWEVER, THE OWNER WOULD START THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 4, 2005
Incident date: Sep 4, 2004
1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.***TRANSFERRED TO OCC***. *MR THE FIRE REPORT STATED THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A POSSIBLE SMALL LEAK OCCURRING IN THE FUEL LINE FROM THE MAIN LINE TO THE HARNESS. THIS LEAK WAS MOST LIKELY IGNITED BY ARCING IN THE SPARK LINE PLUG CABLE. *J... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 9, 2004
Incident date: Dec 8, 2004
04V110000/FUEL RAIL TUBING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE RECALL WORK WAS NOT DONE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAD TAKEN PLACE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE WORK HAD BEEN D... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Aug 4, 2004
NHTSA RECALL 04V110000 CONCERNING FUEL RAIL TUBING. AFTER HAVING THE FUEL RAIL REPLACED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOL VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sep 21, 2004
Incident date: May 2, 2002
OIL LEAKAGES WAS NOTICED, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 21, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2004
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FIRE STARTED IN THE FUEL LINE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 14, 2004
Incident date: Sep 14, 2004
TWO DAY AFTER DEALER HAD PERFORM A RECALL LETTER NHTSA #04V11000, WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE: SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 M... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Aug 24, 2004
Incident date: Aug 21, 2004
VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL RAIL AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL #04V110000. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, AND THAT THEY REPLACED THE COMPONENT INDICATED IN THE RECALL. *AK ONE WEEK AFTER THE REPAIR THE VEHICLE CUT OUT AND THE CONS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Aug 6, 2004
Incident date: Aug 6, 2004
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED A GAS ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, LIFTED UP THE HOOD, AND NOTICED THAT GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM THE HOSES ONTO THE ENGINE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE MUST COME IN FOR INSPECTION. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jul 14, 2004
Incident date: Jul 6, 2004
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED GASOLINE COMING THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FUEL RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE FUEL RAIL WAS CRACKED AND WAS SPRAYING FUEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jul 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 3, 2004
WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE CONSUMER SMELLED GASOLINE. CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FUEL RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Nov 7, 2003
Incident date: Nov 1, 2003
WHEN THE MOTOR WAS RUNNING FUEL SPRAYED FROM TWO PINHOLES IN THE FUEL INJECTION RAIL LINES. THE VEHICLE IS AT AN INDEPENDENT DEALER BEING REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. *AK *CB *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Nov 5, 2003
Incident date: Sep 14, 2003
AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION ENGINE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE SAFELY.*AK CONSUMER'S HUSBAND GAS THE VEHICLE THE DAY BEFORE. ON THE DAY IN QUESTION, THEY MADE SEVERAL STOPS AND THE CONSUMER NEVER NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS GETTING HARD TO START AND THE DECREA... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Jul 31, 2003
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 45 MPH ON THE HIGH WAY, WHEN A STRONG SMELL OF GAS ENTERED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DISCOVERED THAT LEFT FUEL RAIL WAS CRACKED. THE FUEL RAIL WAS MADE OF LOW IMPACT PLASTIC. MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jul 7, 2003
Incident date: Jul 3, 2003
THE FIRE OCCURRED WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LINE HAD TWO SMALL HOLES NEXT TO THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. (THE HOLES IN THE FUEL LINE/"RUBBER LINE") ALLOWED GAS TO SPRAY OVER THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *SCC *JB
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 18, 2003
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
HAVE HAD A OIL LEAK IN MY 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO ENGINE FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS. THE DEALER HAS TRIED MANY THINGS TO MAKE THIS REPAIR WHEN UNDER WARRANTY SUCH AS REPLACING THE DRAIN BOLT, NEW OIL FILTERS, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL LEVEL SENSOR TO NO AVAIL. NOW THAT THE WARRANTY IS OFF, THEY INFORM M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 21, 2003
Incident date: Feb 16, 2003
THE DATE REPORTED IS THE MOST RECENT (AND FOURTH) EPISODE OF ILLNESS BROUGHT ON AFTER TRAVELING IN A 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. AFTER EVERY TRIP, I DEVELOPED SEVERE FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS AND SINUS IRRITATION. I CALLED A NEARBY CADILLAC DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS MOST LIKELY MOLD IN THE AIR CONDITIONI... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 28, 2002
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS. TS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Sep 6, 2002
GASOLINE LEAK IN INJECTOR ASSEMBLY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 2, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
OIL CONSUMPTION OF ENGINE HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER THE LAST YEAR. IT STARTED WITH 1000 MILES PER QUART, AT THIS TIME, OIL CONSUMPTION IS 350 MILES PER QUART. DEALER HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, COULD NOT FIND A LEAK.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 3, 2002
Incident date: Dec 31, 2001
AFTER TAKING OFF FROM A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON, WITHIN SECOND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND DAMAGES WAS DONE TO SUNROOF/ FRONT WINDSHIELD, AND REARVIEW MIRRORS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FUTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Jun 19, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
ON 12/98, WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT 38,000 MI., CODE PO39 SET AS PER YOUR 'SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 98876517'. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CADILLAC REPAIR CENTER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE ORIGINAL PCM PROM CHIP WITH AN EPROM 3.670 #16266767. IT WAS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE NEW CHIP DID NOT 'FIX' TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Dec 30, 1999
EXHAUST VALVE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO SURGE AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN CONTROL. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 30, 1999
ELECTRICAL FAILURES CAUSING SEVERAL COMPONENT MALFUNCTIONING (PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH AND BATTERY). MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 30, 1999
A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO REACT VIOLENTLY. MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 27, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Dec 27, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 13, 1999
Incident date: Nov 29, 1999
1.TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AFTER TRAVELING 45MPH. PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL WITH THE LOWER CASE OF TRANSMISSION WITH THE 2 SENSORS COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OTHER ACCORDING TO DEALOR, DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. 2 PREVIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING MOTOR SHORTING OUT CAUS... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 13, 1999
Incident date: Nov 29, 1999
1.TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AFTER TRAVELING 45MPH. PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL WITH THE LOWER CASE OF TRANSMISSION WITH THE 2 SENSORS COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OTHER ACCORDING TO DEALOR, DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. 2 PREVIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING MOTOR SHORTING OUT CAUS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Dec 13, 1999
Incident date: Nov 29, 1999
1.TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AFTER TRAVELING 45MPH. PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL WITH THE LOWER CASE OF TRANSMISSION WITH THE 2 SENSORS COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OTHER ACCORDING TO DEALOR, DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. 2 PREVIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING MOTOR SHORTING OUT CAUS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 3, 1999
ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. MJS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 3, 1999
LEFT REAR STRUT REPLACED. MJS
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 3, 1999
LEFT REAR STRUT REPLACED. MJS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
INSIDE BACK PANEL ABOVE THE REAR WINDOW IS COMING APART. MJS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Mar 5, 1999
#4 INJECTOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, CAUSING POOR GAS MILEAGE. MJS
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Jun 7, 1999
LEFT FRONT WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. MJS
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 9, 1999
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF OF WINDSHIELD. MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 3, 1999
ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. MJS
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 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, 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO
56 manufacturer communications from 47 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
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
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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
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
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
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
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
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
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
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
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
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
04014
Aug 19, 2004
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO ASSIST IN RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER INQUIRES TO THE UPCOMING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL 04014 - ENGINE FUEL RAIL REPLACEMENT. *TT *MJ GM ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE. *TT
07302004
Jul 30, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE FUEL RAIL REPLACEMENT. *EH
04192004
Apr 19, 2004
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
GM ANNOUNCING ADDITIONAL POPULATION OF VEHICLES EXPOSED TO TIME, HEAT AND CERTAIN FUELS IS CAUSING NYLON TUBING IN THE FUEL RAILS TO DEVELOP AN UNUSUAL NUMBER OF LEAKS. FAILURE OF THE FUEL RAIL TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENG
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
98032
Sep 1, 1998
140000 AIR BAGS
VARIOUS INFORMATION ON AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). *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
970501735019
May 1, 1997
033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC
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
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
535012
Jun 1, 1995
114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
UNKNOWN
576403
May 1, 1995
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
STARTER MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN OR CRANK AFTER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR TURNED OFF (SOLENOID GROUND WIRE). *TW
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
538203
Feb 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER. *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
476007
Dec 1, 1994
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CLICKING NOISE UNDER DASH OR HOOD. *TW
477135
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GRINDING/SCRAPING NOISE IN PARK AND NEUTRAL. *TW
3687
Feb 16, 2006
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MISSING CAMSHAFT INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT PLUG - SERVICE VME. *TT
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 (current) | 2 | 79 | |
| 1994 | 2 | 49 | View |
| 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 |