Cadillac Eldorado recalls

There are 13 safety recalls on record for the Cadillac Eldorado, covering 1,019,121 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Cadillac Eldorado recalls by model year

2000 1 1998 1 1997 2 1996 2 1995 2 1994 2 1993 2 1992 1 1991 1 1990 3

All recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported March 4, 2004 · 483,477 vehicles affected

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

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported October 29, 1999 · 1,284 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
Risk: Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

Recall number 99V301000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported May 26, 1998 · 102,627 vehicles affected

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

Vehicle speed controlReported October 27, 1997 · 8,611 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, hearses and limousines. The canister purge evaporative emissions harness on these vehicles was misrouted.
Risk: The harness could interfere with the cruise control and throttle linkage preventing return to a closed throttle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.

Recall number 97V183000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported April 28, 1997 · 156,910 vehicles affected

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

Equipment: electricalReported November 30, 1995 · 1,408 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument panel gauges and tell-tales, and a possible no-start condition. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 101, "controls and displays;" no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment;" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: if the short circuit occurs while driving, the instrument panel cluster will go blank, causing loss of gauge function and all teel-tale indicators except for ABS, sir, park brake and service engine soon. The loss of all tell-tales for seat belts, turn signals, high beam, hazard, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and others result in noncompliance with these safety standards.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster.

Recall number 95V224000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: webbingReported May 31, 1995 · 113,343 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. The belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt.
Risk: This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident.
Remedy: Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair.

Recall number 95V110000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported August 31, 1994 · 56,269 vehicles affected

What is wrong: If the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly contacts the auxiliary engine oil cooler out hose, the hose may wear through allowing engine oil to leak in the engine compartment.
Risk: An oil leak that contacts the hot exhaust system can result in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a tie strap to retain the auxiliary engine oil cooler outlet hose to the auxiliary engine oil cooler inlet hose at the bottom of the radiator assuring adequate clearance of the affected hose from the air conditioner compressor clutch assembly.

Recall number 94V158000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported October 1, 1993 · 8,545 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket.
Risk: The disengaged throttle cable can interfere with thethrottle cam mechanism, resulting in the throttle sticking in either the openposition or closed position. When the throttle sticks in the open position,unwanted vehicle acceleration will occur which may cause an accident.
Remedy: Inspect throttle cables to ensure the throttle control cable is fully seated in the retaining bracket and install a cable tie strap to secure the cable in its correct seat.

Recall number 93V164000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported May 17, 1993 · 10,146 vehicles affected

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

Steering: rack and pinionReported September 18, 1991 · 2,371 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing.
Risk: If this condition exists and shaft disengagement occurs, loss of steering control will be experienced by the driver which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Install pinch bolt.

Recall number 91V157000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported September 6, 1990 · 63,964 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Risk: Driver would not be able to determine actual gearposition the transaxle is in, which could result in unexpected vehicle movementand an accident without prior warning.
Remedy: Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip to prevent cable disengagement.

Recall number 90V164000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: retractorReported February 12, 1990 · 10,166 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Misaligned rear seat safety belt shoulder retractor assemblies could cause pendulum interference, causing the belt to remain in locked position or to travel freely without locking.
Risk: In the event of a panic stop or accident, if the belt retractor inertia lock does not engage, the rear seat occupant would have an increased likelihood of injury.
Remedy: Realign rear shoulder belt retractor assembly.

Recall number 90V028000 · Recall details

Questions about the Cadillac Eldorado recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Cadillac Eldorado have?

13, covering fuel system, gasoline, steering and air bags.

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