1994 Cadillac Eldorado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 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 throttle cable can become disengaged from the retaining bracket.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
Water pump leak after 50K miles. had to be repaired 3 times. possibly due to overheating when radiator cap was left loose.
- Power train
Rear main seal leak after 70K miles. will require over $4K due to engine needing to be removed.
- Power train
Transmission failed after 60K miles and needed to be rebuilt.
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1994 cadillac eldorado touring coupe. the contact stated that she started the vehicle and heard a loud explosion. She then exited the vehicle and saw smoke coming from under the hood. She then went to open the hood and found pieces of the gasket. The contacts mechanic…
TL* the contact owns a 1994 cadillac eldorado touring coupe. the contact stated that she started the vehicle and heard a loud explosion. She then exited the vehicle and saw smoke coming from under the hood. She then went to open the hood and found pieces of the gasket. The contacts mechanic arrived to assist and when he started the vehicle, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire was extinguished and no one was injured. The mechanic advised the contact that there was a hole in the fuel injector and it had fractured into pieces. The contact inquired with the manufacturer and was advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired and had not been driven since the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 130,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 cadillac eldorado.on september 5, 2008, while driving at 65 mph , the rpms suddenly increased to 6000.this happened repeatedly. While the contact was driving to the dealership, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the mechanic informed the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 cadillac eldorado.on september 5, 2008, while driving at 65 mph , the rpms suddenly increased to 6000.this happened repeatedly. While the contact was driving to the dealership, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the mechanic informed the contact that the transmission failed. The contact called the manufacturer in reference to recall 93v164000 (vehicle speed control) and was told that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were approximately 186,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic · Vehicle speed control
TL*- the contact owns a 1994 cadillac eldorado. While driving at 45 mph the contact felt heat coming from the accelerator pedal. The service engine light and vehicle speed control light illuminated, and stayed that way. The mechanic was unable to diagnose failure. When she attempted to accelerate…
TL*- the contact owns a 1994 cadillac eldorado. While driving at 45 mph the contact felt heat coming from the accelerator pedal. The service engine light and vehicle speed control light illuminated, and stayed that way. The mechanic was unable to diagnose failure. When she attempted to accelerate the vehicle it vibrated. also, the vehicle a vibrated when the brake pedal was depressed. The current mileage was 180,000. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving rear right tire exploded. This was the second time that tires had to be replaced. Consumer contacted the dealer. Michelin tires, radial all season tire, dot m33ve4jx4302, p225/60r16 97S. *Ak
- Tires
Passenger's rear tire blew out unexpectedly while traveling at 50 mph, making it difficult to control the vehicle. this caused the rim to be damaged, and be replaced. Manufacturer was notified by consumer.*ak the rear fender was also damaged. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed control
The consumer stated recall #93v164000 was issued. however, the consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall. but, consumer had to pay large amounts of money to try and get the vehicle repaired. *ak the vehicle constantly died while in motion, the vehicle…
The consumer stated recall #93v164000 was issued. however, the consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in the recall. but, consumer had to pay large amounts of money to try and get the vehicle repaired. *ak the vehicle constantly died while in motion, the vehicle locked while in park, there was a loss of steering, the engine light was on, the engine surged and died when stopping and the egr valve binding. the vehicle also experienced hose and rear main seal leakage and a loss of oil pressure that caused the engine to die. *sc
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The consumer noticed that the driver's seat belt does not retract properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the seat belt needed to be replaced. *ak *sc *jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
- Brake light switch
There is no summary currently available
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
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 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.
- 10005549Revised hvac blower motor installation procedure.
- 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.
- 10003733This purpose of this vme message IS to clarify installation instructions for a blower motor used on previous body style cadillacs with the northstar engine.
- 10001117Front heated seat inoperative / cold.
- 6088914Engine oil leaks along the upper to lower crankcase joint.
- 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.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 54195Comments of a rattle/loose noise from front of vehicle when driving over bumps.
- 54065Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- 52564Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror.
- 45854Remote keyless entry (rke) jamming when vehicle IS in owner's garage (replace rke module).*sd
- 45853Engine cranks but will not start - no fuel pressure (replace module fuel level sender and jumper harness).
- 41081Remote keyless entry jamming when vehicle IS in owner's garage(replace rke module).
- 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).
- 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.
- 37838Absence of intentional set seat belt feature (replace with new belts).
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