1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
1 recalls, 67 complaints - 80 TSBs
97V183000 Oct 27, 1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSES AND LIMOUSINES. THE CANISTER PURGE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES WAS MISROUTED.
Consequence
THE HARNESS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE LINKAGE PREVENTING RETURN TO A CLOSED THROTTLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE HARNESS, CORRECT AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PLASTIC TIE STRAP TO THE HARNESS.
Complaint Statistics
67 total complaints
3 crashes 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 3 |
| WHEELS | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Aug 9, 2018
Incident date: Aug 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 19, 2015
Incident date: Oct 16, 2015
STRONG GASOLINE FUMES NOTED WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT
ENGINE
Oct 19, 2015
Incident date: Oct 16, 2015
STRONG GASOLINE FUMES NOTED WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 19, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM ONE OF THE FUEL LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR TO BE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jul 14, 2009
Incident date: Jul 9, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL ON THE GROUND. SHE ALSO SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATE... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 23, 2008
Incident date: Oct 15, 2008
TWO TIRES CONTINUE TO LOSE AIR. I FINALLY WENT TO REPLACE THE TIRES AND THE SERVICE CENTER SAID THAT THE RIM WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE RIM FROM OXIDATION. THE CHROME WAS PEELING OFF OF 2 OF THE RIMS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Jan 16, 2007
Incident date: Nov 9, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO HE COULD SMELL GAS, SO HE TOOK IT TO PEP BOYS. AT PEP BOYS THEY STATED THAT THE PLASTIC PART OF THE FUEL RAIL HAD SEVERAL PINHOLES IN IT AND WAS SPRAYING A MIST OF FUEL ONTO THE NUMBER EIGHT SPARK PLUG. THE PLASTIC TUBING HAD ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 9, 2004
Incident date: Apr 15, 2003
STARTING WITH DIC MESSAGE OF "LOW COOLANT", I HAVE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE OVERHEATING PROBLEM. AFTER THE CADILLAC DEALER IN DURANGO COLORADO WAS UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM ( REPLACED HOSES, WATER PUMP), MY MECHANIC (IN ALBUQUERQUE)FOUND A CRACKED HEAD THAT WAS LEAKING COOLANT INTERNALY. FIXED THE HEAD... Read more
STEERING
Jan 27, 2004
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *JB *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Dec 8, 2003
Incident date: Dec 2, 2003
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES SUDDENLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON I-95 THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETLY TO THE FLOOR AND PROVIDED NO BRAKING CAPABILITY. BRAKE FLUID WAS RELEASED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SMOKE WAS RELEASED. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO GET THE CAR TO THE NEAREST DE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2003
Incident date: Jul 7, 2003
THE HEADLAMPS QUIT WORKING. IT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE DEPARTMENT 3 TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. THEY KEEP REPLACING RELAYS BUT IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE VERY FAR AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF NO HEADLAMPS. *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 17, 2003
Incident date: Jul 11, 2003
THE BRAKE ROTORS WORE OUT PREMATURELY, CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS HAD EITHER BEEN REPLACED OR GROUNDED DOWN FIVE TIMES. *AK *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 29, 2003
Incident date: Jun 27, 2003
THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE TAKEN OUT OF PARK WHILE THE STEERING WHEEL IS STILL LOCKED. *NLM
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 16, 2003
Incident date: Jun 9, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING ABS BRAKE WILL ENGAGE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK
EQUIPMENT
May 19, 2003
Incident date: Feb 7, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES ACTIVATED ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER DID NOT PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RETURNED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR WAS REWIRED. THERE WAS A RATT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 19, 2003
Incident date: Feb 7, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES ACTIVATED ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER DID NOT PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RETURNED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR WAS REWIRED. THERE WAS A RATT... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 19, 2003
Incident date: Feb 7, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES ACTIVATED ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER DID NOT PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RETURNED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR WAS REWIRED. THERE WAS A RATT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 1, 2003
Incident date: Mar 1, 2003
WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, THE ENGINE STALLED, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB
WHEELS:RIM
Jan 17, 2003
Incident date: Jan 17, 2003
CONSUMER STATES, THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT THE ALUMINUM WHEELS RIMS ARE FULLY CHROME, THOSE GOT SOME PIN HOLE, ON THOSE HOLE ALLOW WATER, DIRT AND OTHER MATERIALS CAUSING TO CORRODE THE WHEEL INSIDE THE CHROME. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WITH LESS THAN 45,000 MILES, THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE ALTERNATIVE IS TO JERK ON THE BELT VERY HARD WHILE DRIVING TO GET IT TO RELEASE SO IT CAN BE ATTACHED. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE CONSUMER TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE UNIT, FORCING CONSUMER TO DRI... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 31, 2002
THE TWO REAR WHEELS LEAKED AIR AND THE TIRES WERE REPAIRED TWICE, THE CHROME FROM THE TIRES WAS PEELING AND OXIDIZING. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE THIRD WHEEL ALSO HAD BEGAN LEAKING 2-3 LBS. OF AIR A WEEK. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE WHEELS WERE DEFECTIVE. *YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND THAT IT DIVES UP AND DOWN, THE VEHICLE CAN BE QUITE UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS, THIS IS A SUSPENSION PROBLEM.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND THAT IT DIVES UP AND DOWN, THE VEHICLE CAN BE QUITE UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS, THIS IS A SUSPENSION PROBLEM.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Oct 30, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND THAT IT DIVES UP AND DOWN, THE VEHICLE CAN BE QUITE UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS, THIS IS A SUSPENSION PROBLEM.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Oct 30, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND THAT IT DIVES UP AND DOWN, THE VEHICLE CAN BE QUITE UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS, THIS IS A SUSPENSION PROBLEM.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Oct 30, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND THAT IT DIVES UP AND DOWN, THE VEHICLE CAN BE QUITE UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS, THIS IS A SUSPENSION PROBLEM.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Oct 30, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND THAT IT DIVES UP AND DOWN, THE VEHICLE CAN BE QUITE UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50 AND 70 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS, THIS IS A SUSPENSION PROBLEM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 21, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
WHEN MAKING A TURN THERE IS A SCRUBBING NOISE HEARD IN STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES AIR CONDITION WILL NOT BLOW OUT DASH VENTS, COMES OUT AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BACK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES THERE IS ENGINE NOISE. *JB
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 21, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
WHEN MAKING A TURN THERE IS A SCRUBBING NOISE HEARD IN STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES AIR CONDITION WILL NOT BLOW OUT DASH VENTS, COMES OUT AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BACK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES THERE IS ENGINE NOISE. *JB
STEERING
May 21, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
WHEN MAKING A TURN THERE IS A SCRUBBING NOISE HEARD IN STEERING WHEEL. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES.*AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES AIR CONDITION WILL NOT BLOW OUT DASH VENTS, COMES OUT AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BACK, ALSO CONSUMER STATES THERE IS ENGINE NOISE. *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 25, 2001
Incident date: Apr 20, 2001
PE 00 040/ TREAD SEPARATION: LEFT REAR OUTER TIRE EXPERIENCED A TREAD SEPARATION WHILE STILL INFLATED AND DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P225/75R16, DOT# 2599IUR8099. FIRESTONE WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME, AND TIRE WAS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. *AK *SLC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jan 31, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED GLARE IN REAR WINDSHIELD. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 25, 2000
GAS PEDAL STICKS CAUSING CAR TO LEAP FORWARD, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 24, 2000
GAS PEDAL STICKS CAUSING CAR TO LEAP FORWARD, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *SLC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 22, 2000
GAS TANK GAUGE FAILED COMPLETLY. YH
AIR BAGS
Feb 10, 2000
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED ENGINE FAILURE (SHUT DOWN)ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ACCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN (BRAKE,STEERING LOSS),VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTED IN INJURIES. YH
Crash
3 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 10, 2000
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED ENGINE FAILURE (SHUT DOWN)ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ACCIDENT OCCURRED DUE TO ENGINE SHUT DOWN (BRAKE,STEERING LOSS),VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTED IN INJURIES. YH
Crash
3 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 10, 2000
VEHICLE WILL STALL ON DEACCELERATION INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING MOSTLY DURING WINTER MONTHS,CAUSE IS UNKNOWN.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 1, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 25 MPH AND UP THE REAR END OF VEHICLE WILL BOUNCE FROM SIDE TO SIDE, VERY UNSTABLE, POTENTIALLYCAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER CANNOT FIX AND DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEFECT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Aug 30, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1998
GAS GAUGE SENDING UNIT FAILED. YH
SEATS
Aug 23, 1999
HOLE IN LOWER SIDE OF LEFT SEAT. YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Feb 16, 1998
REAR TAIL LIGHT CAUSED SHORT OUT. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jul 30, 1999
VEHICLES COMPUTER FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF RADIO FUNCTION AND EXTERIOR MIRROR MOVEMENT. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Sep 24, 1998
FUEL GAUGE / TANK UNIT FAILED. *YC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Feb 16, 1998
POWER STEERING FAILED. YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Feb 16, 1998
FUEL GUAGE FAILURE. YH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 18, 1999
A/C COMPUTER MECHANISM FAILED. MGM
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 18, 1999
RUBBER AROUND LEFT DOOR LOOSE. MGM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 10, 1999
EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Apr 1, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
BATTERY FAILED. *YC
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 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 | Regular | $3,400 |
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, 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
80 manufacturer communications from 65 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 5 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 3 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
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
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
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
17-NA-016
Feb 3, 2017
200000 WHEELS
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
17-NA-016
Jan 25, 2017
200000 WHEELS
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
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
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.
PIC5913
Sep 19, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
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
08089-B
Nov 1, 2008
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08089-B
Nov 1, 2008
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08089-B
Nov 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE
08-089
Jun 1, 2008
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R
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
040730034
Aug 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0741, TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) EXCESSIVE SLIP, TRANSAXLE CHUGGLE, SLIP/SURGE. *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
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
02038
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1000. *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
00222A
Nov 18, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
UNEVEN RIGHT FRONT BRAKE WEAR WITH THE RIGHT FRONT OUTBOARD PAD BEING WORN AN AMOUNT INCONSISTENT WITH THE REST OF THE FRONT BRAKE PADS. *TT
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
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
010857008
Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK DIAGNOSIS GUIDE. *TT
0008110005A
Dec 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR KIT FOR SAGGING/SEPARATION/WARPING OF THE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL. *TT
010861002
Apr 1, 2001
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE ENGINE FRAME TO VEHICLE MOUNTING INSULATOR BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT
010301
Mar 1, 2001
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
INFORMATION MESSAGE CONCERNING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM APPLICABLE TO 1998 THROUGH 2000 MODEL YEAR CADILLACS. *TT
010301
Mar 1, 2001
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CONCERNS WITH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEMS. *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
990730015A
Apr 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLIMINATES, SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES / INOPERATIVE, CRUISE CONTROL / TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INOPERATIVE. *TT
990308005
Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTLE OR METAL TO METAL NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT
990730015
Jul 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES, SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES/INOPERATIVE, CRUISE CONTROL/TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INOPERATIVE. *MJS
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
838310A
Sep 1, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS OF FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL. *YC
98876524
Sep 1, 1998
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING ON- BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *YC
839606
Aug 1, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TRUNK MOUNTED 12 CD CHANGER EJECTS INTERMITTENTLY. YD
839013
Aug 1, 1998
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE THFT DETERRENT SYSTME ACTIVATES WHEN UNLOCKING THE DOOR WITH A KEY. *YC
838206A
Jul 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WHEN OPENING A DOOR IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS, IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT LOCKED AND THE RKE TRANSMITTER OR KEY CYLINDER IS NOT ACTIVATED PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOOR. *TT
98877165
Jun 1, 1998
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
EXPERIENCING HARSH GARAGE SHIFT, HARSH OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENT OF PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE TO REVERSE. *YC
98838310
May 1, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL. *YC
98838206
May 1, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO INTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN OPENING UNLOCKED DOOR IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS. *YC
98877165
May 1, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CONCERNS WITH A DELAYED OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE TO REVERSE. *YC
98877164
May 1, 1998
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME COMMENTS ABOUT A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION OR A SEVERL SECOND DELAY WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE D3 POSITION. *YC
98877164
Apr 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING NO OR DELAYED ENGINE BRAKING. *YC
735023A
Jan 1, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES. *YC
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
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 (current) | 1 | 67 | |
| 1997 | 2 | 85 | View |
| 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 |