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.
Cadillac Eldorado fuel smell problems
15 of the 195 owner complaints about the Cadillac Eldorado describe gas smell in the cabin, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 15
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 122,636
By model year
- 19982
- 19972
- 19962
- 19957
- 19931
- 19901
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 cadillac eldorado. While driving at any speed, the instrument panel lights dimmed and the air conditioner compressor off, very low refrigerant, and service ride control warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician reset the computer; however, the failure recurred. In addition, there was a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 94v158000 (equipment) and 93v088000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
Strong gasoline fumes noted when vehicle is parked in garage overnight
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.
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.
Strong gas smell inside car.
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 repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 149,500.
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)
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
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system were not fully assembled and locked. The lines can work loose, causing a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
- Risk
- Fuel leaks in the engine compartment can result inunderhood fires if exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect vehicle and, if necessary, adjust or replace the fuel feed and return lines to the engine fuel injection system.
Recall number 93V088000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 1995 (7 complaints), 1996 (2 complaints) and 1997 (2 complaints).
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