1995 Cadillac Eldorado Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Fuel system2233.8%
- Airbags812.3%
- Engine812.3%
- Electrical69.2%
- Visibility57.7%
- Transmission46.2%
- Body & structure34.6%
- Heating & air conditioning23.1%
- Suspension11.5%
- Tires & wheels11.5%
- Brakes11.5%
- Driver assistance11.5%
- Interior & seats11.5%
- Other / unspecified11.5%
- Steering11.5%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
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 NHTSA 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.
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 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V110000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE REMEDY FAILED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY. NHTSA 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.
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS. TS
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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.
OIL LEAKAGES WAS NOTICED, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE HAS A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *AK
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
CUSTOMER STATES THAT HER 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO CAUGHT ON FIRE IN HER DRIVEWAY AND SHE IS NOT SURE WHY**CC *JB
TL-* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY AND BURST INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR QUITE SOMETIME. HOWEVER, THE OWNER WOULD START THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED , AND THE CONTACT RECEIVED A POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT HAS PHOTOS OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
#4 INJECTOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, CAUSING POOR GAS MILEAGE. MJS
BLOWER MOTOR FAILED.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
ON 12/98, WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT 38,000 MI., CODE PO39 SET AS PER YOUR 'SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 98876517'. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CADILLAC REPAIR CENTER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE ORIGINAL PCM PROM CHIP WITH AN EPROM 3.670 #16266767. IT WAS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE NEW CHIP DID NOT 'FIX' THE PROBLEM BUT ALLOWED THE ONBOARD COMPUTER TO IGNORE IT, AND NOT SET THE CODE PO39. NOW, 17,000 MI. LATER AND OUT OF WARRENTY A CODE PO56 IS SETTING. THIS IS THE 'TRANAXLE INPUT SPEED SENSOR' A $10.00 ITEM THAT REQUIRES REMOVAL OF THE TRANSMISSION FOR REPAIR! IT MIGHT BE INTERESTING TO FIND OUT HOW MANY CADILLACS THAT REQUIRED THE WORK OUTLINED IN 'SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 98876517' EVENTUALLY (AFTER WARRANTY COVERAGE ENDED) REQUIRED TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND REPAIR FOR A FAILED 'TRANSAXLE INPUT SPEED SENSOR' *AK
1.TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AFTER TRAVELING 45MPH. PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL WITH THE LOWER CASE OF TRANSMISSION WITH THE 2 SENSORS COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OTHER ACCORDING TO DEALOR, DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. 2 PREVIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING MOTOR SHORTING OUT CAUSING IT TO BE REPLACED. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH POWER CORD TO BATTERY SENDING ERROR CODES TO COMPUTER CAUSING WARNING MESSAGES TO APPEAR THAT ARE FALSE. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
#4 INJECTOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, CAUSING POOR GAS MILEAGE. MJS
DOORS DO NOT SHUT TIGHTLY, ALLOWING AIR AND NOISE TO ENTER DUE TO POOR DESIGN, ALSO SEAT CONTROL SWITCH FAILED. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
1.TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AFTER TRAVELING 45MPH. PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL WITH THE LOWER CASE OF TRANSMISSION WITH THE 2 SENSORS COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OTHER ACCORDING TO DEALOR, DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. 2 PREVIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING MOTOR SHORTING OUT CAUSING IT TO BE REPLACED. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH POWER CORD TO BATTERY SENDING ERROR CODES TO COMPUTER CAUSING WARNING MESSAGES TO APPEAR THAT ARE FALSE. *AK
ELECTRICAL FAILURES CAUSING SEVERAL COMPONENT MALFUNCTIONING (PARK/NEUTRAL SWITCH AND BATTERY). MJS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
#4 INJECTOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, CAUSING POOR GAS MILEAGE. MJS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
GOODYEAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING SIX HOLES IN SIDEWALL. *AW
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
BRAKES ARE LOCKING UP. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
#4 INJECTOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, CAUSING POOR GAS MILEAGE. MJS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
DOORS DO NOT SHUT TIGHTLY, ALLOWING AIR AND NOISE TO ENTER DUE TO POOR DESIGN, ALSO SEAT CONTROL SWITCH FAILED. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHEELS CAME OFF IN THE STREET AFTER MAKING A SCREECHING NOISE-WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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