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 vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v110000 (fuel system/gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. ...updated 08/29/16 updated 6/11/18
The worst 1997 Cadillac Eldorado problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system12
- Brakes7
- Engine6
- Airbags2
- Electrical2
Problems by type
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- Fuel system12
- Brakes7
- Engine6
- Airbags2
- Electrical2
- Steering2
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 97V064000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado 63
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
- Vehicle Recalls
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Knockig noises or excessive oil consumption
1997 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 | 24 | 18 |
What 1997 Cadillac Eldorado owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 notified of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
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 position intermittently and heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
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 new one and it did the same thing. It appears there is no solution for this problem.
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 the road. The failure occurred again after it was started up again. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the problem could have been because of a corroded traction control system or ABS system sensor. The contact shut off the traction control system. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 34,800 and the current mileage was 35,200.
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 the factory setting. The consumer stated when he first purchased the vehicle, it idled at 900 RPM and not it idles at 400 in warm weather. *jb updated 05/05/10.*jb the consumer stated the vehicle would only shut down when it was warm. The dealer replaced several components, but to no avail. Updated 06/15/10.*jb updated 06/29/10. *jb updated 08/03/10.
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 personal injury. A police report was not filed for the incident. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were 125,000.
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 flames. He notified the manufacturer and a representative stated that since the company filed bankruptcy they would not assume any responsibility. He has photos of the failed component. The failure and current mileages were 113,000.
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)
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 the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). The manufacturer would not assist. The vehicle has not been repaired because the contact wants the manufacturer to pay for the repair. The failure and current mileages were 113,200. Updated 09/24/08 *bf updated 10/01/08.
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Questions about the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
Is the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado reliable?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado, 1.7 times a typical Eldorado model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 12 complaints, typically around 110,000 miles. Next is brakes (7).
How many recalls does the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 1997 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 1997 Cadillac Eldorado get?
Official estimates for the 1997 Cadillac Eldorado range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.6L 8-cyl, FWD) gets 15 city and 24 highway.
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