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.
1995 Cadillac Eldorado: gas smell in the cabin
7 of the 29 complaints about the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- typical mileage
- 140,000
- recalls
- 1
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
- 19982
- 19972
- 19962
- 19957
- 19931
- 19901
What owners say
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.
Vehicle continued to experience problem with the fuel rail after the vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency recall #04v110000. Dealer stated that there was nothing they could do, and that they replaced the component indicated in the recall. *ak one week after the repair the vehicle cut out and the consumer smelled gas fumes, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they added a clip.
While driving consumer smelled a gas odor coming from the vents. Consumer pulled over, lifted up the hood, and noticed that gasoline was leaking from the hoses onto the engine. Consumer contacted the dealer, and mechanic consumer that this vehicle must come in for inspection.
Consumer was driving 45 MPH on the high way, when a strong smell of gas entered inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered that left fuel rail was cracked. The fuel rail was made of low impact plastic. Manufacturer had not been informed of the problem.*ak
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado?
7 of 29 owner complaints about the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado (24%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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