1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO

2 recalls, 85 complaints - 72 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
483,477 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
97V064000 Apr 28, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON-ABS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE.
156,910 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

85 total complaints 6 crashes 5 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP11
STEERING6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY3
SUSPENSION3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 13, 2016
Incident date: Jun 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE... Read more
Fire
STEERING Jun 13, 2016
Incident date: Jun 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE... Read more
Fire
ENGINE Oct 14, 2015
Incident date: Oct 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN SMOKING. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR WHEN SHE TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH INTO THE RUN POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH INTO THE RUN POSIT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR WHEN SHE TURNED THE IGNITION SWITCH INTO THE RUN POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH INTO THE RUN POSIT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 13, 2012
Incident date: Mar 12, 2012
MY VEHICLE STARTED STALLING ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO, IT WOULD SUDDENLY JUST CUT OFF AS IF THE GAS WAS NO LONGER FUELING THE VEHICLE. IT WOULD STOP AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN FOR ABOUT AND HOUR. AFTER STARTING IT WOULD RUN FOR ABOUT TWENTY MIN. IT WOULD THEN STOP AGAIN. I CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP WITH A NE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jan 4, 2011
Incident date: Dec 14, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO TOURING COUPE (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 15 MPH AND THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF T... Read more
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM Jan 4, 2011
Incident date: Dec 14, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO TOURING COUPE (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 15 MPH AND THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 23, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN IN TRAFFIC *TGW THE DEALER REPLACED THE OIL SENDER, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE IDLE WAS BELOW FACTORY SPECS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THEY COULD NOT OVERRIDE THE COMPUTER, TO PLACE THE VEHICLE AT T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 23, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN IN TRAFFIC *TGW THE DEALER REPLACED THE OIL SENDER, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE IDLE WAS BELOW FACTORY SPECS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THEY COULD NOT OVERRIDE THE COMPUTER, TO PLACE THE VEHICLE AT T... Read more
TIRES Mar 31, 2010
Incident date: Mar 31, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE PULLED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCATION OTHER THAN THE RESIDENCE. THERE WAS NO PERSONA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Sep 24, 2009
Incident date: Jul 16, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF RECALL # 04V110000, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, DELIVERY HOSES, LINES, PIPING, AND FITTINGS. AS A CONSEQUENCE IN 2008, THE FUEL LEAKAGE LEAD TO AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY EXTINGUISH THE F... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Aug 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED. ONCE HE ARRIVED HOME, HE OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BECAUSE HE WAS THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, HE DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMP... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 9, 2008
Incident date: Dec 20, 2007
VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE COOLANT, BUT WASN'T SEEING ANY LEAKS. I THEN DECIDED TO OPEN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR AND SMELL FOR GASOLINE, AND THE ODOR OF GASOLINE IS PRESENT IN THE COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND FOUND TO HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 25, 2007
Incident date: Oct 25, 2007
I WAS NOTIFIED OF A SAFETY RECALL ON MY 1997 CADILLAC EL DORADO THAT TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONST. MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT DONE I WAS TOLD THAT THEY POSSIBLY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP, AND I WOULD HAVE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 25, 2007
Incident date: Oct 10, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND HEARD A SCREECHING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AGAIN AND THE SCREECH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Aug 3, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
RECALL REQUEST FOR ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CUSTOMER IS ASKING FOR INFO ABOUT RECALL EA04-003**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INJURED DUE TO HIS FRIENDS 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO STALLING. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL NUMBER 04V110000. *JB
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 22, 2007
Incident date: Feb 22, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO REFILL THE COOLANT RECEPTACLE. THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ONCE. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLOUD OF SMOKE APPEARING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 22, 2007
Incident date: Feb 22, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO REFILL THE COOLANT RECEPTACLE. THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ONCE. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT NOTICED A CLOUD OF SMOKE APPEARING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Dec 6, 2006
Incident date: Dec 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 97V064000, REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; ANTILOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 20, 2006
Incident date: Apr 20, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE MAKES NOISE AND VIBRATES EVERY TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. A VARIETY OF MANEUVERS ARE USED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO BRAKE EFFECTIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Sep 13, 2005
Incident date: Aug 30, 2005
DT: 1997 CADILLAC EL DORADO. THE CONSUMER STATES HE HAD RECALL, 04V110000REPAIRS PERFORMED ON VEHICLE. THIS WAS DONE APPROXIMATELY ON AUGUST 30, 2005. WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP IT BEGAN LEAKING FUEL. THE REPLACED COMPONENTS WERE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 31, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
CONSUMER LETTER REGARDING THE RECALL FOR THE 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO.*MR *NM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Feb 1, 2005
Incident date: Sep 24, 2004
DURING A 70 MPH ROLL OVER, THE VEHICLE HIT A GUARD RAIL AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. *JB
Crash 2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jan 12, 2005
Incident date: Sep 24, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER TO SUSTAIN MAJOR INJURIES, AND WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. *AK THE VEHICLE HIT A GUARD RA... Read more
Crash 2 injured
STRUCTURE Aug 31, 2004
Incident date: Aug 28, 2004
HAVE HAD TWO CADILLAC EL DORADO'S. BOTH OF WHICH HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRUNK LEAKING. HAVE HAD TO DRILL HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF OUR FIRST CADILLAC TO ALLOW THE WATER TO DRAIN. HAVE ALSO HAD TO USE A SHOP AND VAC TO SUCK OUT THE WATER. THOUGHT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE OLDER CADILLAC'S. HOWEVER,... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Jun 23, 2004
Incident date: Jun 9, 2004
RECALL 04V110000 CONCERNING FUEL RAIL FAILURE. WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK CONSUMER SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. A MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL RAIL HAD PIN HOLES, AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Dec 30, 2003
Incident date: Dec 30, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Dec 11, 2003
Incident date: Jun 16, 2009
VEHICLE IS HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME STARTING. CONSUMER FEELS THAT IT IS RELATED TO THE GAS LINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK OWNER HAS BEEN SMELLING GASOLINE ODOR OFF AND ON FOR 6 WEEKS. HAS NOT STARTED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS. TAKEN TO ED MORRIS CADILLAC (KEN FAGAN)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Nov 23, 2003
Incident date: Jul 27, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION, FUEL RAIL. *LA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Oct 21, 2003
Incident date: Oct 21, 2003
CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 97V064000 CONCERNING ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 9, 2003
Incident date: Apr 3, 2003
CADILLAC 4.6 ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO HEAD BOLT PROBLEM THE THREADS PULL OUT OF BLOCK CAUSING COOLANT LEAKS AND COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE AND LOST. CADILLAC HAS A FIX FOR THE THREADS IN THE BLOCK ALONG WITH NEW GASKETS AND BOLTS. TSB IS 00-06-01-016 FOR A LIST OF PARTS AND A SPECIAL TOOL IS NECESSARY FOR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM May 7, 2003
Incident date: May 14, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. *NLM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Apr 28, 2003
Incident date: Mar 26, 2003
ON A NUMBER OF OCCASIONS WHEN I STAR OUT AND IT HAPPENED TO OR IS RAINING I HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. AFTER I BELIEVE THE BELT TO DRY IT IS OKAY. AT ONE TIME IT LOCKED UP IN A TURN AND IT TAKES SUPERMAN TO STEER. THIS COULD BE THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT. I BELIEVE THAT AT ONE TIME I READ ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 28, 2003
Incident date: Mar 28, 2003
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND LIFTED UP THE HOOD, HE DISCOVERED THAT GASOLINE HAD LEAKED ALL OVER THE ENGINE. *JB DEALER REPLACED LEAKING FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 28, 2003
Incident date: Mar 28, 2003
THE FUEL READING WAS OFF, THE VEHICLE STOPPED AS IF THERE WAS NO GAS, HOWEVER THERE WAS A HALF TANK. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Aug 12, 2002
THE PLASTIC LINE THAT CONNECTS THE LINES FOR THE FUEL INJECTOR LEAKS ONTO THE BLOCK OF THE ENGINE. CONSUMER STATES THE LEAKING OF THESE FUEL LINES ON A HOT ENGINE BLOCK WAS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 22, 2002
Incident date: Aug 12, 2002
THE PLASTIC LINE THAT CONNECTS THE LINES FOR THE FUEL INJECTOR LEAKS ONTO THE BLOCK OF THE ENGINE. CONSUMER STATES THE LEAKING OF THESE FUEL LINES ON A HOT ENGINE BLOCK WAS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 11, 2002
Incident date: Sep 28, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FUEL IS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE AND THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
WHEELS:RIM Oct 1, 2002
CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE NEW TIRE KEPT LOSING AIR, AND FOUND THE AIR WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE ALLOY RIM. *SCC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Apr 25, 2002
FUEL LINE THAT WENT TO BRAKES WAS RUBBING AGAINST FRAME, CREATING A HOLE. BRAKE FUEL LEAKED OUT. HAD NO BRAKES.*AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Mar 30, 2001
A TEMPORARY "FREEZING" OF THE STEERING WHEEL OCCURRED AT 21,700 MILES. THE "FREEZING DID NOT REAPPEAR UNTIL THE INCIDENT REPORTED IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 6, 2000
WHEN DRIVING 30-35 MPH AND UPON APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP GRADUALLY PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT, WHEN THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER LANDING ON THE ROOF, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. ALSO, INJURYING THE DRIVER. RECALL NUMBER 97V064000 WHICH INDICATE PROBLEM COULD RESULT IN A POSSIBLE ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SUSPENSION Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 9, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING STABILITY PROBLEMS.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) NLM
STEERING Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 9, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING STEERING PROBLEMS. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER)NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 30, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER)NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: May 7, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED OIL LEAK PRIOR TO DELIVERY OF VEHICLE TO CONSUMER AND TWICE AFTER DELIVERY. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) NLM
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 6, 1999
AIR CONDITONER FAILED. YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 9, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) NLM
PARKING BRAKE Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Jan 6, 1999
PARKING BRAKE FAILED. YH

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 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, 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO

72 manufacturer communications from 62 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT6
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE6
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE6
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES3
010000 STEERING2
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
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
3951 Oct 19, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KNOCKIG NOISES OR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLES WITH LD8 OR L37 4.6L V8 ENGINES. *KB
030844005B Jan 1, 2005
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *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
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
3015 Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MULTIPLE STABILITRAK/PRECISION CONTROL CODES SUCH AS C1282, C1283, C1284, C1285, C1287, AND C1288 EXIST ON DELPHI BOSCH 5.0 OR 5.3 SYSTEMS. *TT
3003 Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 SMALL LEAK DETECTED, INSPECT AT FUEL FILLER NECK. *MJ
3001 Jan 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLUME IS ONLY CONTROLLED USING STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. *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
01771 Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4.0L L47, 4.6L LD8, L37, LH2 ENGINE COOLANT OR OIL LEAK.*MR
990601010C Nov 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE COLD/KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TT
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
020601009C Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *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
990601010B Jun 1, 2003
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE COLD/KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TT
030850005 Feb 1, 2003
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
FRONT HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE / COLD. *TT
020601009A Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT
020232003A Aug 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A STEERING VIBRATION, SHUDDER OR MOAN NOISE DURING PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT
020601009 Mar 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *SLC
020601011 Mar 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIN FOR CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT. *TT
070202 Feb 7, 2002
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A STEERING VIBRATION, SHUTTER OR MOAN NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT
020232003 Feb 1, 2002
010000 STEERING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A STEERING VIBRATION, SHUDDER OR MOAN NOISE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING/PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT
0008110005A Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR KIT FOR SAGGING/SEPARATION/WARPING OF THE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL. *TT
150201 Feb 15, 2001
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
290900 Sep 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON ELIMINATING SECONDARY IGNITION ACTIVITY INDUCED INTO THE RIGHT SIDE HARNESS. *TT
000525003 Sep 1, 2000
032200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN UNDERHOOD NOISE; TRACTION ENGAGED MASSAGE; ABS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1225 SET. *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
839606 Aug 1, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TRUNK MOUNTED 12 CD CHANGER EJECTS INTERMITTENTLY. YD
831097 Aug 1, 1998
221700 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
HEATED SEATS DO NOT BECOME WARM ENOUGH. YD
735023A Jan 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC
971201736535 Dec 1, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CONDITION ON A EVAP EMISSION ODOR AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATIOR LAMP DISPLAYS. *YC
971101631041 Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
971101776119 Nov 1, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES EXHIBITING CHIRPING, TICKING, KNOCKING, OR "TRASHY" NOISES FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. *YC
971101533304 Nov 1, 1997
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
COMMENTS OF A RATTLE/LOOSE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *YC
970901733205 Sep 1, 1997
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE HORN WHEN COLD. *YC
735023 Jun 1, 1997
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
BRAKE NOISE (GRUNT/GROAN/GRIND/CRUNCH) COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES (REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS). *TW
731608 Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
01JUN97 Jun 1, 1997
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL TO CAPACITY/FUEL GUAGE STAYS ON FULL FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OR FLUCTUATES (REPLACE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR AND/OR FUEL TANK). *TW
970501739010 May 1, 1997
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DELAYES CONTAINING VEHICLES REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATOR (RFA). *YC
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
731605 Apr 1, 1997
220000 SEATS
ADDITIONAL TRAVEL OF MEMORY SEAT WITH REAPPLICATION OF SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH (CONDITION NORMAL). *TW
549001A Mar 1, 1997
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
677156 Feb 1, 1997
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY (REPLACE SPACER PLATE AND UPPER CONTROL VALVE). *AK
9674T80E01 Nov 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY. *TW
9674T80E01 Nov 1, 1996
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BUZZ OR MOAN NOISE DURING TCC APPLY. *TW
3687 Feb 16, 2006
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MISSING CAMSHAFT INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT PLUG - SERVICE VME. *TT
3300 Oct 31, 2005
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1226 OR UNWANTED ABS OR TCS ACTIVATION. *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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
DP85018 Opened: Apr 10, 1985 , Closed: Jun 5, 1985
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 (current) 2 85
1996 2 90 View
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

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