1993 Cadillac Eldorado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 Cadillac Eldorado. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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- Electrical system · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 nhtsa campaign numbers: 94v158000 (equipment) and 93v088000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
- Fuel/propulsion system
A rodent presumably a squirrel bit 2 tiny holes in the plastic high pressure (35 psi) fuel line. Initially undetected, the car was driven several miles spraying gasoline the whole time. When parked it produced a large puddle of gasoline under the car. last week the same thing happened again only…
A rodent presumably a squirrel bit 2 tiny holes in the plastic high pressure (35 psi) fuel line. Initially undetected, the car was driven several miles spraying gasoline the whole time. When parked it produced a large puddle of gasoline under the car. last week the same thing happened again only much larger holes. The large puddle of gasoline under the car was warning enough not to start it. The fuel sprays several feet and had the angle of the punctures been slightly higher it would have sprayed the catalytic converter, and the back of the engine. The ensuing fire would have been horrific and an unaware driver wouldn't have escaped without serious injury as the fuel begins to spray just before starting, and continues as long as the engine IS running. the line has several inches exposed and easily accessible to a squirrel. I have the piece of line that was punctured. I installed a rabbit cage wire guard around the exposed line. This I believe to be a serious safety hazard that should be addressed by the manufacturer. This incident IS not isolated. I posted on the cadillac discussion board and received other replies of the same type of incident. *js
- Engine and engine cooling
Check engine light came on and stayed on. oil was dripping from the pan into the exhaust system.*ak
- Suspension
While driving, the entire vehicle vibrated. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall#93v088000, fuel line, however the dealer refused to repair, because the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb when attempted to start the vehicle, there was a loud explosion and a large cloud of…
The consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall#93v088000, fuel line, however the dealer refused to repair, because the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb when attempted to start the vehicle, there was a loud explosion and a large cloud of white smoke had come from the engine. the dealer stated that the vehicle had blown the manifold with pieces of fragments under the hood. the dealer refused to cover the cost. *ssc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10010847Service engine soon light on and chuggle or surge. Diagnostic trouble code p0741 or diagnostic trouble code 39 (tcc stuck off).
- 100063324.0L L47, 4.6L LD8 L37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose. Also including model 2003 cadillac eldorado.
- 10004769This bulletin IS being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and oil pan sealing by using rtv sealant.
- 10004374Intermittent light surge, chuggle or bump at 45-60 mph with tcc engaged.
- 628813Subject regarding repair kit for sagging/separation/warping of the rear quarter trim panel.
- 606086Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise.
- 602983Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow.
- 601908Conditions regarding dtc code P039, torgue converter clutch engagement, may set when driving up a slight grade after a cold start.
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 52564Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 41073Rubbing noise withe the front wheels turned to the full lock position (cut out notch in wheelhouse liner and/or trim corner of wheelhouse extention).
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39302Metallic knock sound from engine.
- 39296Extended crank time after cold soak.
- 39073Automatic doors lock when ignition switch turned off.
- 37938Rubbing noise when the front wheels turned to the full lock position.
- 37889Grinding/scraping noise in park and neutral.
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