1985 Cadillac Eldorado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1985 Cadillac Eldorado. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Cadillac Eldorado. Newest first.
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Water or snow dripping onto drivers side window switch assemblies may cause an electrical short and switches to overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in a fire in the door panel area.
Remedy
Install newly designed window switches. (1984 models will receive new connectors also).
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure
TL* the contact owns a 1985 cadillac eldorado. He stated the paint on both the hood and trunk areas were beginning to peel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a repair shop. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
While driving the steering wheel locked up. The dealer has been notified. *nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline
The vehicle consumed too much fuel which crystallize in the engine. the dealer has been notified. *nlm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle non-return
There is no summary currently available
- 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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