1983 Cadillac Eldorado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 Cadillac Eldorado. Newest first.
The fuel filters were produced with an incorrect threaded fitting. The incorrect fitting IS similiar enough in size that the fuel filter may appear to be correctly threaded onto the fuel line.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Replace the filters with the correct filters.
Remedy
The improper threading could cause a gasoline leak which may result in an underhood fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
During windshield wiper operation, the noise suppresion capacitor in the wiper motor relay may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will modify the windshield wiper motor delay relay by removing the noise suppresion capacitor. This will be done free of charge.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Vehicle has had several brake problems and has managed to avoid a collision. consumer states there IS a defect in the vacuum pump and booster. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear disc brakes
Summary: corrosion in the rear brake caliper prevents automatic adjustment for pad wear. This may eventually cause loss of rear service brake and parking brake. Gm has added corrosion protection and changed spring rate to correct problem. Same basic design used on all models identified.
Every Cadillac Eldorado model year
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