Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. The contact stated that there was a pin hole leak in the fuel line. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel return line was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact called thomson-macconnell cadillac, inc., (2820 gilbert ave, cincinnati, oh 45206, (513) 334-4239) and was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact was notified that the previous owner had the vehicle repaired under the recall. The contact stated that the recall repair included replacing the fuel return line however, the fuel line return was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The worst 1995 Cadillac Eldorado problems
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- Fuel system20
- Engine4
- Electrical3
- Airbags1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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 result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
- Risk
- 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 aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. Additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V110000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.
- Risk
- Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.
Recall number 98V115000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fuel rail leaks
On march 3, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was recalling approximately 94,000 my 1995-97 oldsmobile aurora vehicles equipped with 4.0l v8 engines (rpo l47 - vin8 c) to address concerns with underhood fuel leakage from cracked fuel rails and, in some of the vehicles, cracked fuel return lines. According to gm, the nylon tubing (pa12) used in the fuel rail construction in these vehicles may degrade and crack.gm's supplier attributed the cracking to the combined effects of heat, time, alcohol fuel, fuel pressure cycling, and design stresses.in addition, gm stated that the my 1995 aurora uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may also crack at unusually high rates.gm dealers will install a new fuel rail constructed out of stainless steel in all of the recalled vehicles and will also install a revised chassis fuel return line in the my 1995 auroras. On april 16, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was adding approximately 389,000 my 1995-97 cadillac seville, deville and eldorado vehicles equipped with 4.6l v8 engines (rpo's ld8 and l37 - vin8 y and 9) to recall 04v‑110.the recalled cadillacs will receive the new stainless steel fuel rails.this engineering analysis is closed.
EA04003
Fuel rail leakage
The fuel rail assemblies used in the subject vehicles were manufactured by dana.the fuel rail jumper tubes were made of monolayer nylon 12 (pa12).in model year (my) 1998, the jumper tube material was changed from pa12 to m-bond (a multi-layer ptfe/pa12).in addition, all service parts produced since the end of production 1997 use the m-bond jumper tubes. Material analysis performed by dana on failed fuel rails showed that the mono-layer nylon 12 jumper tubes are susceptible to environmental stress cracking (ESC).gm believes the ESC is a result of heat, time, alcohol blended fuel, fuel pressure cycling, and designed in stress. Eight of the gm complaints are duplicative of odi complaints.odi has received 77 of it's 123 complaints in the past 12 months.fuel rail part sales over the last three years range from 3.0 percent of production for the my 1997 cadillac vehicles to 13.1 percent for the my 1995 auroras.at least one of the fire incidents occured while the vehicle was parked within a garage attached to the consumers home.the fire resulted in damage to the dwelling as well as the total loss of the vehicle.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis.
PE03050
Inadvertent air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
EA98004
Inadvertent air bag deployment
If a 1995 cadillac interior is exposed to significant water intrusion, such as from water leaks, a window left open in the rain, or driving through high water up to the carpet level, the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) system sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) can be damaged.if this occurs, both the driver and passenger air bags can deploy when the ignition switch is turned on, even if there has been no frontal impact or crash.as a result of these deployments, gm conducted an advisory letter campaign, number 51-01-08 entitled inadvertent deployment of air bags when interior exposed to wet conditions, in february 1996.letters to owners mailed pursuant to this compaign warned owners to not start their engines if the vehicle interior had been exposed to substantial amounts of water.odi has received a total 8 reports of inadvertent air bag deployment in 1995 cadillac vehicles.
SQ97017
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado 48
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Missing camshaft intermediate drive shaft plug - service vme
- Engine oil leaks along the upper to lower crankcase joint
- Service engine soon light on and chuggle or surge
1995 Cadillac Eldorado fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1995 Cadillac Eldorado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On june 24, 2017 while driving through a residential area heading to the 7/11 store, a hose under the dash board exploded and dumped anti-freeze into the vehicle onto my right foot causing 2nd degree burns to my foot and toes.
"takata recall car started to alarm for no reason when I opened the trunk with the key without unlocking doors then eventually engine would cut out in the middle of driving or car wouldn't start anymore because of the anti theft system disabling the starter. It's said to be a known issue with gm vehicles so I'm curious why there is no recall
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the plastic fuel lines were not replaced with the stainless steel fuel lines. The gmc dealer was also contacted and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline). The remedy failed to correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.
After routine oil change, a raw gasoline smell was detected, investigation with ignition on, gasoline was spraying from fuel line.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. The contact stated that that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle and the engine failed to start. The contact noticed that there was a puddle located under the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician diagnosed that there was a fuel leak and the return line was fractured. The vehicle was repaired. However, the fuel odor persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
Tl*the contact owns 1995 cadillac eldorado. The service air bag light began illuminating intermittently. The federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v115000, air bags is related to his year, make, and model; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since the air bag could fail to deploy during a crash. The current mileage was 136,000 and the failure mileage was 134,000.
This vehicle was purchased by me on 2006. When I brought the car, you can tell there had been a fire. When I received the recall last year, it appeared that the fire occurred from the engine fuel rail. I am unsure if the previous owner had it checked out. If by any chance the engine fuel rail has not been replaced and the cause of the fire was in fact from the fuel rail, it is possible to have all other components fixed that was affected by the fire?
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. While the contact was having the water pump changed on his vehicle, the mechanic informed him that there was a pinhole leak in the nylon fuel line. Prior to this information, the contact noticed that the vehicle was using more gas than normal. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/ piping/ and fittings) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 120,000. Updated 7/3/08 *cn updated
On november 21, 2007 I received a recall for 1995 eldorado cadillac fuel rail construction cracks or deteriorates causing fire in the engine compartment. On novemebr 23, 2007 10:00am drove car 6 miles to shopping center parked car went in came out started car would not start im immediately back fired and went up in flames. From under the hood to back seat. The car is not repairable. Gm has not done anything to correct the problem which is my loss, leaving me without a vehicle for nearly four months.
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Questions about the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado
Is the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado reliable?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado, 1.6 times a typical Eldorado model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 20 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles. Next is engine (4).
How many recalls does the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and air bags.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V110000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Cadillac Eldorado have the most fuel system problems?
The Cadillac Eldorado model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1995 (20 complaints) and 1997 (12 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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