1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO

2 recalls, 90 complaints - 58 TSBs

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

483,477 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Defect Description

THE ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER ON THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT DISRUPTING THE PASS KEY SYSTEM, CAUSING FAILURE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES AND TELL-TALES, AND A POSSIBLE NO-START CONDITION. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPL... Read more

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WILL GO BLANK, CAUSING LOSS OF GAUGE FUNCTION AND ALL TEEL-TALE INDICATORS EXCEPT FOR ABS, SIR, PARK BRAKE AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON. THE LOSS OF ALL TELL-TALES FOR SEAT BELTS, TURN SIGNALS, HIGH B... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER.

1,408 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

90 total complaints 2 crashes 6 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	2
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER	2

Incident date: Mar 4, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STOP ENGINE NOW WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND OBSERVED THAT THE OIL WAS LOW IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ADD OIL TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES.... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2014

FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM WAS SPRAYING FUEL ONTO HOT ENGINE (INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 11/17/10, AND REPAIRED AT LOCAL CERTIFIED REPAIR CENTER.) NHTSA RECALL #04V110000/GM RECALL NO. 41921. OWNER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF RECALL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON 06/02/04 FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AND 1996-1997 AURORA VEHICLE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2011

ON OUR WAY TO A FAMILY FUNERAL BELLS STARTED GOING OFF AND LIGHTS FLASHING. MY HUSBAND HAD PUT IN A NEW ENGINE FROM ONE STOP AUTO DON'T KNOW WHY. WHEN WE CAME BACK FROM VIRGINIA I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC HE DIDN'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING TO IT. HE BELIEVED THE BRAIN AND THE ENGINE WASN'T COMMUNICATI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2013

STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE CAR. *TR

Incident date: Jul 24, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WERE FLASHING BEFORE COMPLETELY FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND TH... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2010

TIRES LEAKING AT RIM. FIRST NOTICED IN 2008. REPAIRED BY WALMART BY "GLUING TIRE TO RIM" (MY WORDS). LASTED ABOUT 1.5 YEARS. NOW TWO TIRES LEAKING AT RIM ON 1996 ELDORADO. AFTER RESEARCH I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROBLEM IS CORROSION IN THE ALLOY (CHROME) WHEEL. GM'S RECOMMENDATION IS TO REPLACE T... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL LINE COVERING CRACKED AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK. THE FUEL LINES WILL BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCL... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONED. THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS INOPERABLE, EXCEPT FOR THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WILL GO BLANK, WHICH CAUSES A LOSS OF GAUGE FUNCTIONAL... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STARTING HIS VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. WHEN HE WAS FINALLY ABLE TO START IT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS NOT WORKING. THE LOCAL DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT BELIEVES ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE WILL LOSE GAUGES, AUTO HEADLIGHTS, WARNING LAMPS, AND TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS. HE SAYS THIS FAILURE USUALLY OCCURS ON THE FREEWAY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED EVERYTHING BLINKED AND FLASHED AS IF A SWITCH WAS BEING RAPIDLY... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 1999

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-65 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE LIGHTS FUNCTIONED NORMALLY TWO MINUTES AFTER THE FAILURES. THE FAILURES ONLY OCCURRED IN THE WINTER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MODULE (PART NUMBER 16214848) ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 1999

Incident date: Nov 26, 2006

ON NOVEMBER 22 2006, I BROUGHT FOUR TIRES (SUMITOMO 225 40Z18 SU HTRII 8) FROM SEARS AT FAIRLANE TOWN CENTER IN DEARBORN MICHIGAN. I BELIEVE THAT THE INSTALLER OF THE TIRE AT SEARS WAS AWARE OF THE BUBBLE. I WOULD NOT HAVE NOTICE THE BUBBLE UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE AT SEARS BECAUSE IT IS DARK ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD LEAK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED OR DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE FUEL RAIL OF THE GAS TANK AS A RECALL BUT THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DEVELOPED ANOTHER LE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS. THIS OCCURS BECAUSE THE HEAD BOLTS RUST CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO BLOW. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE ENGINE WAS MANUFACTURED BY NORTHSTAR.

Incident date: Feb 16, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHICH REPAIRED THE ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER TO FIX THE STARTING FAILURE. THE DASH LIGHT FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH AND AT NIGHT. ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 16, 2006

Incident date: Oct 26, 2005

DT:THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL 95V224000. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED TWICE. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN. THE INDICATOR LIGH... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2005

IP GOES DARK. ENGINE STOPS RUNNING. WILL NOT START. CAR TOWED TO DEALER. PROBLEM WAS A SHORTED FUEL SENDER WIRE WITH A GROUND WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. BULKHEAD CONNECTOR WAS MELTED. THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION.

Incident date: Mar 2, 1997

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM . ALSO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 1997

Incident date: Nov 18, 2004

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT FAILED TO COME ON. THE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CONTACT THE DEALER. RECALL 95V224000 CONCERNING INTERIOR SYSTEMS INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC MESSAGE WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 20, 2004

CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT VEHICLE LOST THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, AND NEITHER WAS WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Incident date: Oct 8, 2003

CRACKING OF FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN FUEL LEAK. *BF THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS # 04V110000. *TC

Incident date: Sep 16, 2004

NHTSA RECALL 04V110000 REGARDING FUEL RAIL TUBING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOR THE RECALL. SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IN ORDER FOR THEM TO PERFORM REPAIRS THEY WOULD HAVE TO PERFORM WORK ON THE THROTTLE BODY, AND IT WOULD COST CONSUMER $690.00. CONSUMER INFORME... Read more

Incident date: Sep 16, 2004

Incident date: Jun 1, 2004

COMPLAINT REGARDING RECALL 95V224000: ANALOG INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DEFECT. *MR THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE CLIMATE CONTROL, ODOMETER, GAUGES, TRUNK RELEASE, GAS DOOR RELEASE, STEERING WHEEL/RADIO CONTROLS, DOME LIGHTS AND THE "TWILIGHT SENT." *SC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2004

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SC THE OIL PAN GASKET WAS REPLACED.*JB

Incident date: May 13, 2004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. RECALL 95V224000 WAS ISSUED. *AK

Incident date: Nov 1, 2003

THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK HAS MELTED FROM THE INSIDE. AS A RESULT FUEL LEAKS FROM THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH

Incident date: Feb 18, 2003

FUEL LEAK, PIN HOLE IN FUEL LINE, ABOVE ENGINE, SPRAYING GASOLINE ON ENGINE, 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO.*AK

Incident date: Oct 30, 2003

OVER POWERING GAS SMELL. LIFTED HOOD AND FOUND THERE WAS GAS ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. TOOK INTO BETTEN CADILLAC AND THEY DISCOVERED FUEL RAIL LEAKING. THEY REPLACED IT FOR $554.14. I JUST READ IN THE PAPER 11\04\03 THAT THEY NHTSA WAS THINKING OF A RECALL. I WOULD SAY "YES" AS WE WERE AFRAID TO DRIVE O... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2003

AFTER SITTING IN A PARKING LOT WHILE I WENT INTO THE BANK FOR 15-20 MIN. I GOT INTO MY CAR AND STARTED THE ENGINE. I HEARD A "POP", PULLED FORWARD ABOUT 10 TO 15 FEET WHEN I STARTED TO SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. I LOOKED DOWN AT THE GAUGES AND EVERYTHING LOOKED OFF. WHEN I LOOKED BACK UP I SAW BLACK S... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Feb 24, 2003

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Incident date: Feb 13, 2003

ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FLICKERED ON AND OFF.*JB

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. *YH

Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN GARAGE. *YH

Fire

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, ON SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER, ONCE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, CONSUMERS DAUGHTER SAW WHAT LOOKED LIKE GASOLINE THAT HAD SPILLED FROM THE CAR. (COMPLAINT WAS SUBMITTED BY SHARON HARRIS DAUGHTER OF SANDRA HARRIS). *YD

Incident date: Mar 4, 2002

THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ACCELERATING PAST 40 MPH, AS CONSUMER WAS GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER LET HER KNOW THEY WANTED $1200 TO BEGIN FIXING THE VEHICLE, IT SEEMS THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE BAD. (COMPLAINT WAS SUBMITTED BY SHARON HARRIS DAUGHTER OF SANDRA HARRIS). *YD

CONSUMER STATED THE INSIDE PANELING CAME APART WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR. (COMPLAINT WAS SUBMITTED BY SHARON HARRIS DAUGHTER OF SANDRA HARRIS.)*YD

Incident date: Sep 10, 2001

CONSUMER SAW FUEL ON GARAGE FLOOR. FOUND PLASTIC FUEL LINES CRACKED AND LEAKING FUEL IN LARGE AMOUNTS. DEALER REPLACED LINES WITH SAME PART. DEALER STOCKED THESE PARTS, REPLACING THEM ON A REGULAR BASIS.*AK

Incident date: May 27, 1999

THE ENGINE DOES NOT START DUE TO BATTERY CABLE CONNECTOR CORROSION. YH

Incident date: Dec 27, 1999

VEHICLE HAS GRINDING NOISE WHILE MOVING DUE TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILURE. YH

Incident date: Dec 27, 1999

VEHICLE HAS GRINDING NOISE WHILE MOVING DUE TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FAILURE. YH

Incident date: Feb 25, 2000

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE EMISSIONS ARE ON DUE TO LEAKING GASKET. YH

Incident date: Apr 9, 1999

STARTER MOTOR FAILED. YH

Incident date: Apr 9, 1999

GASOLINE LEAKED DUE TO BROKEN FUEL LINE. YH

Incident date: Feb 18, 2000

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. YH

Incident date: Feb 25, 2000

A/C BLOWER IS INOPERATIVE. YH

Incident date: Apr 9, 1999

THE VEHICLE CONSUMES A QUART OF OIL EVERY 1000 MILES SEVERAL REPAIRS COMPLETED TO TRY TO ELEVATE EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION, HOWEVER ENGINE CONTINUES TO HAVE SAME SYMPTOMS. YH

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 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	24.0	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, 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO

58 manufacturer communications from 48 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	6
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	5
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES	3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL	2

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

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

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

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

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

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

KNOCKIG NOISES OR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLES WITH LD8 OR L37 4.6L V8 ENGINES. *KB

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE OIL LEAKS ALONG THE UPPER TO LOWER CRANKCASE JOINT. *TT

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

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8, L37, LH2 ENGINE COOLANT OR OIL LEAK.*MR

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

VOLUME IS ONLY CONTROLLED USING STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 SMALL LEAK DETECTED, INSPECT AT FUEL FILLER NECK. *MJ

138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

REVISED HVAC BLOWER MOTOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE COLD/KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TT

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT

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

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE COLD/KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TT

221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

FRONT HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE / COLD. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIN FOR CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *SLC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR KIT FOR SAGGING/SEPARATION/WARPING OF THE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

THIS PRODUCT TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONCERNS AN INTERMITTENT STUMBLE OR STALL CONDITION. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT INTERMITTENTLY THEY EXPERIENCE A STUMBLE OR STALL CONDITION WHEN COMING DOWN TO A STOP. IN MOST INSTANCES THE ENGINE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON ELIMINATING SECONDARY IGNITION ACTIVITY INDUCED INTO THE RIGHT SIDE HARNESS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

TRUNK MOUNTED 12 CD CHANGER EJECTS INTERMITTENTLY. YD

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

COMMENTS OF A RATTLE/LOOSE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *YC

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE HORN WHEN COLD. *YC

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC

135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW

033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY (REPLACE SPACER PLATE AND UPPER CONTROL VALVE). *AK

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY. *TW

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

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1226 OR UNWANTED ABS OR TCS ACTIVATION. *TT

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

MISSING CAMSHAFT INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT PLUG - SERVICE VME. *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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

There is no summary currently available

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1984

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 (current)	2	90
1995	2	79	View
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

Other CADILLAC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ESCALADE	163	2,182	View
ESCALADE ESV	128	666	View
CTS	64	3,088	View
ESCALADE EXT	63	126	View
DEVILLE	59	3,662	View
FLEETWOOD	50	265	View
SEVILLE	46	1,049	View
BROUGHAM	46	69	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CADILLAC ELDORADO

CADILLAC ELDORADO - All Years Overview

CADILLAC ELDORADO - Year by Year

Other CADILLAC Models