1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO
0 recalls, 29 complaints - 89 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
ENGINE
Jun 10, 2016
Incident date: Jun 7, 2016
MY WIFE PURCHASED A 1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO IN 2009 AND IT ONLY HAD 38K MILES ON IT. NOW IN 2016 IT ONLY HAS 103K MILES ON IT BUT WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE WILL FREQUENTLY GO FROM 'NORMAL' TO 'ENGINE HOT - A/C OFF'. AFTER SHUTING OFF THE ENGINE, LETTING IT COOL, AND TOPPING ... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
CADILLAC ELDORADO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INFORMATION ON VEHICLE ENGINE FAILURES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, IT HASN'T WORKED CORRECTLY SINCE. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 27, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKES ENGAGED ON THEIR OWN AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE STABILIZER CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Sep 2, 2011
Incident date: Aug 2, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND FOUND THAT THE WATER PUMP AND THE OVER PIPE GASKET WERE LEAKING. THEY REPLACED THE WATER PUMP, THE OVER PIPE GASKET AND THE TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 31, 2005
Incident date: Aug 30, 2005
1999 CADILLAC EL DORADO. AT APPROX 75,000 MILES SUDDEN FAILURE OF REAR BRAKE LINE (BETWEEN TWO REAR WHEELS) DUE TO CORROSION. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. COST TO REPAIR $550. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Jul 14, 2005
Incident date: Jun 6, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO. IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL ON PAGE. 6-31 ON BRAKE WEAR IT STATES THAT BRAKE PADS HAVE BUILT IN INDICATORS THAT WILL MAKE A SOUND WHEN NEW BRAKES ARE NEEDED. THE INDICATORS DO NOT WORK. THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO THE BRAKE PADS. ON THE CADILLAC ELDORADO IT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2005
Incident date: Jan 11, 2005
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HOSPITAL AFTER DRIVING 2 MILES. WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE OFF, NO KEYS IN IGNITION, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE TOTALED. *JB
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Oct 26, 2004
VEHICLE STALLED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 20, 2004
Incident date: Feb 1, 2002
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OF 25 MPH OR MORE. ALSO THE CONSUMER HAD A CONCERN THAT THE TAIL LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *J... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 29, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND EXTINGUISHED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BY SERVICING THE ENGINE. THEN, ENGINE RAN ROUGHLY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 30, 2004
Incident date: Feb 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON, THEN THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS. THIS IS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS LOSING COOLANT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, IN WHICH THE RADIATOR AND THE WATER PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE PRESSURE TESTED. HOWEVER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 13, 2004
Incident date: Sep 17, 2003
THE BRAKES WOULD PULSATE WHEN APPLIED. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE DEALER ONLY GROUNDED THE ROTORS DOWN. *SC
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2002
Incident date: Dec 10, 2001
TOTAL POWER STEERING FAILURE - STEERING WHEEL UNRESPONSIVE. VEHICLE WAS TESTED BY AUTHORIZED GM DEALER IN LUXEMBOURG WHEN FAILURE WAS REPEATED. GM WAS NOTIFIED AND IS STONEWALLING. WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION IN HAND FROM BOTH GM DEALER IN LUXEMBOURG, PASSENGERS AND DRIVER. REQUEST RESPONSE ASAP. THIS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Jan 30, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
CAR HAS PULSATION/VIBRATIONS WHEN BRAKING. UNSTABLE AT FREEWAY SPEED.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Aug 22, 2001
Incident date: Jun 15, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WOULD DIE OUT AT LOW SPEED OF 5-25 MPH WHILE APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE BEEN INTO DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1999
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED VIBRATIONS IN VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH, DEALER BALANCED WHEELS AND TIRES. *SLC
TIRES
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1999
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED VIBRATIONS IN VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH, DEALER BALANCED WHEELS AND TIRES. *SLC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
PUFFS OF SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN, IT DISAPPEARED AND LATER CAME BACK, BUT FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME, DEALER STATED ON 12-18-00 THAT THERE WAS TOO MUCH GREASE IN STEERING COLUMN, NEXT DAY THERE WAS MORE PUFFS OF SMOKE, DEALER REPLACED TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY. *SLC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Mar 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 29, 2000
CONSUMER COMPLAINS WINDSHIELD WIPER IS CHATTERING AND NOISY, DEALER REPLACED INSERT, WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY, AND CLEANED DIRTY WINDSHIELD. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jan 17, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
SMOKE COMING OUT OF STEERING WHEEL AREA. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 7, 2000
Incident date: Dec 3, 2000
CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS ICE ON THE ROAD. HE WAS GOING AROUND A TRUCK, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO A TREE, VEHICLE BOUNCED OFF THE TREE AND VEERED INTO AN ENBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD TWO FLAT TIRES. *AK
Crash
2 injured
TIRES
Dec 7, 2000
Incident date: Dec 3, 2000
CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS ICE ON THE ROAD. HE WAS GOING AROUND A TRUCK, AND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO A TREE, VEHICLE BOUNCED OFF THE TREE AND VEERED INTO AN ENBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, VEHICLE HAD TWO FLAT TIRES. *AK
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 25, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ENGINE WENT DEAD WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING FOR THE SECOND TIME. THEN, A TECHNICIAN SAID THAT THE CAUSE WAS A FAULTY CRANKSHAFT SENSOR.*AK ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING DUE TO EGR VALVE FAILURE. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 25, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ENGINE WENT DEAD WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING FOR THE SECOND TIME. THEN, A TECHNICIAN SAID THAT THE CAUSE WAS A FAULTY CRANKSHAFT SENSOR.*AK ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING DUE TO EGR VALVE FAILURE. *YH
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Apr 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 1999
OUTSIDE DRIVER'S MIRROR HASN'T WORKED SINCE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT. DEALER CONTACTED, AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO COMPLETELY RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 27, 2000
Incident date: Feb 23, 2000
FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT 9,500 MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 27, 2000
Incident date: Feb 23, 2000
FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED AT 9,500 MILES. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Sep 21, 1999
WINDSHIELD WAS PITTED UPON PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. MJS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jun 7, 1999
Incident date: Apr 7, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT'S ARE TOO TIGHT AND CLOSE. SHOULDER BELTS ARE COMING ACROSS THE CONSUMERS' THROATS, AND IT'S HARD TO USE THEM. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1999 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, 1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO
89 manufacturer communications from 64 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
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.
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
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
020730039E
Aug 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FIRM TRANSMISSION SHIFTS, SHUDDER/CHUGGLE, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT ON DECELERATION, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0742 SET. *TT UPDATE. *TT
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
3035
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON, SES LIGHT ON AND CHUGGLE OR SURGE. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0741 (TCC STUCK OFF). *TT
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
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
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
020601009C
Oct 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *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
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
020730031
Aug 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON INSPECTING THE JULIAN DATE CODE OF TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PLUSE WIDTH MODULATED VALVE ASSEMBLY. *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
CONCERNS WITH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEMS. *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
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
99086
Apr 14, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE. **MR
990730015A
Apr 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLIMINATES, SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES / INOPERATIVE, CRUISE CONTROL / TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INOPERATIVE. *TT
99086
Dec 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE COOLANT LEAKS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE. *TT
99086
Dec 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHIBITING A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE AND CAUSE COOLANT LEAKS AND POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE. *TT
990308005
Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTLE OR METAL TO METAL NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. *TT
990844004A
Aug 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CONDITIONS WITH POOR RECEPTION ON THE AM RADIO BAND. *TT
990730015
Jul 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATES, SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES/INOPERATIVE, CRUISE CONTROL/TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH INOPERATIVE. *MJS
990844004
Jun 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE RECEPTION IS POOR ON THE AM RADIO BAND. *TT
990601010
Jun 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A ENGINE COLD / KNOCK / TICK NOISE. *TT
876526
Nov 1, 1998
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *YC
831704
Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *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 (current) | 0 | 29 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 67 | View |
| 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 |