1995 Cadillac Eldorado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. Newest first.
Some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0L V8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine fuel rail with a new stainless steel fuel rail. dealers will also install a revised chassis fuel return line. the recall began on june 2, 2004, for 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora vehicles. owners of 1995 cadillacs and 1996-1997 oldsmobile aurora were sent letters on august 6, 2004. additional letters to owners will be forthcoming. owners should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. inadvertent deployment of the air bags can occur due to water intrusion.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash and personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will clean the exterior case of the sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) and appply a potting compound to the sdm case and electrical connector body.
Owner complaints
29 complaints9 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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…
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.
- Engine
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.
- Unknown or other
"Takata recall car started to alarm for no reason when I opened the trunk with the key without unlocking doors then eventually engine would cut out in the middle of driving or car wouldn't start anymore because of the anti theft system disabling the starter. It's said to be a known issue with gm vehicles so I'm curious why there IS no recall
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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.
- Fuel/propulsion system
After routine oil change, a raw gasoline smell was detected, investigation with ignition on, gasoline was spraying from fuel line. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. the contact stated that that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle and the engine failed to start. the contact noticed that there was a puddle located under the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. the contact stated that that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle and the engine failed to start. the contact noticed that there was a puddle located under the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician diagnosed that there was a fuel leak and the return line was fractured. the vehicle was repaired. However, the fuel odor persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
- Air bags
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.
- Fuel system, gasoline
This vehicle was purchased by me on 2006. when I brought the car, you can tell there had been a fire. when I received the recall last year, it appeared that the fire occurred from the engine fuel rail. I am unsure if the previous owner had it checked out. if by any chance the engine fuel rail…
This vehicle was purchased by me on 2006. when I brought the car, you can tell there had been a fire. when I received the recall last year, it appeared that the fire occurred from the engine fuel rail. I am unsure if the previous owner had it checked out. if by any chance the engine fuel rail has not been replaced and the cause of the fire was in fact from the fuel rail, it IS possible to have all other components fixed that was affected by the fire? *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. while the contact was having the water pump changed on his vehicle, the mechanic informed him that there was a pinhole leak in the nylon fuel line. prior to this information, the contact noticed that the vehicle was using more gas than normal. the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. while the contact was having the water pump changed on his vehicle, the mechanic informed him that there was a pinhole leak in the nylon fuel line. prior to this information, the contact noticed that the vehicle was using more gas than normal. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. nhtsa campaign ID number 04v110000 (fuel system gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/ piping/ and fittings) was referenced. the current and failure mileages were 120,000. updated 7/3/08 *cn updated
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
On november 21, 2007 I received a recall for 1995 eldorado cadillac fuel rail construction cracks or deteriorates causing fire in the engine compartment. on novemebr 23, 2007 10:00am drove car 6 miles to shopping center parked car went in came out started car would not start im immediately back…
On november 21, 2007 I received a recall for 1995 eldorado cadillac fuel rail construction cracks or deteriorates causing fire in the engine compartment. on novemebr 23, 2007 10:00am drove car 6 miles to shopping center parked car went in came out started car would not start im immediately back fired and went up in flames. From under the hood to back seat. The car IS not repairable. gm has not done anything to correct the problem which IS my loss, leaving me without a vehicle for nearly four months. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
My car caught on fire while trying to start it.*cn
- Electrical system
Customer states that her 1995 cadillac eldorado caught on fire in her driveway and she IS not sure why**cc *jb
- Electrical system
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…
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
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1995 cadillac eldorado caught on fire in the engine compartment.***transferred to occ***. *Mr the fire report stated there may have been a possible small leak occurring in the fuel line from the main line to the harness. this leak was most likely ignited by arcing in the spark line plug cable. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
04V110000/fuel rail tubing. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have the recall work done. The consumer discovered that the recall work was not done. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and explained what had taken place. The manufacturer informed the consumer that the work had been done. provide further details. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Nhtsa recall 04v110000 concerning fuel rail tubing. after having the fuel rail replaced consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. consumer tool vehicle back to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel regulator needed to be replaced.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Oil leakages was noticed, vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the vehicle has a blown head gasket. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While vehicle was parked, a fire started in the fuel line. vehicle was towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
Two day after dealer had perform a recall letter nhtsa #04v11000, while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle caught on fire: some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0L V8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. additionally, the 1995…
Two day after dealer had perform a recall letter nhtsa #04v11000, while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle caught on fire: some passenger vehicles equipped with 4.0L V8 engines have a condition in which the nylon tubing used in the fuel rail construction may degrade and crack. additionally, the 1995 model year uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may crack. cracking of the fuel rail or return line tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment. please provide further.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Vehicle continued to experience problem with the fuel rail after the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall #04v110000. Dealer stated that there was nothing they could do, and that they replaced the component indicated in the recall. *ak one week after the repair the vehicle cut out and the consumer smelled gas fumes, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they added a clip. *sc
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
While driving consumer smelled a gas odor coming from the vents. consumer pulled over, lifted up the hood, and noticed that gasoline was leaking from the hoses onto the engine. consumer contacted the dealer, and mechanic consumer that this vehicle must come in for inspection. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
While driving consumer smelled gasoline coming through the engine compartment. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel rail needed to be replaced. *ak the fuel rail was cracked and was spraying fuel all over the engine compartment. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
While starting up the vehicle consumer smelled gasoline. consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel rail needed to be replaced. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
When the motor was running fuel sprayed from two pinholes in the fuel injection rail lines. The vehicle IS at an independent dealer being repaired at this time. *ak *cb *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring
After starting the ignition engine vehicle caught on fire. consumer managed to exit the vehicle safely.*ak consumer's husband gas the vehicle the day before. On the day in question, they made several stops and the consumer never noticed the vehicle was getting hard to start and the…
After starting the ignition engine vehicle caught on fire. consumer managed to exit the vehicle safely.*ak consumer's husband gas the vehicle the day before. On the day in question, they made several stops and the consumer never noticed the vehicle was getting hard to start and the decreasing fuel level. After starting the vehicle the last time, it instantly started to burn. Vheicle was a total loss. *ph
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel rail leaks
On march 3, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was recalling approximately 94,000 my 1995-97 oldsmobile aurora vehicles equipped with 4.0L V8 engines (rpo L47 - VIN8 c) to address concerns with underhood fuel leakage from cracked fuel rails and, in some of the vehicles, cracked fuel return lines. According to…
On march 3, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was recalling approximately 94,000 my 1995-97 oldsmobile aurora vehicles equipped with 4.0L V8 engines (rpo L47 - VIN8 c) to address concerns with underhood fuel leakage from cracked fuel rails and, in some of the vehicles, cracked fuel return lines. According to gm, the nylon tubing (PA12) used in the fuel rail construction in these vehicles may degrade and crack.gm's supplier attributed the cracking to the combined effects of heat, time, alcohol fuel, fuel pressure cycling, and design stresses.in addition, gm stated that the my 1995 aurora uses a unique underhood fuel return line that may also crack at unusually high rates.gm dealers will install a new fuel rail constructed out of stainless steel in all of the recalled vehicles and will also install a revised chassis fuel return line in the my 1995 auroras. On april 16, 2004, general motors notified odi that it was adding approximately 389,000 my 1995-97 cadillac seville, deville and eldorado vehicles equipped with 4.6L V8 engines (rpo's LD8 and L37 - VIN8 y and 9) to recall 04v-110.the recalled cadillacs will receive the new stainless steel fuel rails.this engineering analysis IS closed.
- Fuel rail leakage
The fuel rail assemblies used in the subject vehicles were manufactured by dana.the fuel rail jumper tubes were made of monolayer nylon 12 (pa12).in model year (my) 1998, the jumper tube material was changed from PA12 to m-bond (a multi-layer ptfe/pa12).in addition, all service parts produced since the end of…
The fuel rail assemblies used in the subject vehicles were manufactured by dana.the fuel rail jumper tubes were made of monolayer nylon 12 (pa12).in model year (my) 1998, the jumper tube material was changed from PA12 to m-bond (a multi-layer ptfe/pa12).in addition, all service parts produced since the end of production 1997 use the m-bond jumper tubes. Material analysis performed by dana on failed fuel rails showed that the mono-layer nylon 12 jumper tubes are susceptible to environmental stress cracking (esc).gm believes the esc IS a result of heat, time, alcohol blended fuel, fuel pressure cycling, and designed in stress. Eight of the gm complaints are duplicative of odi complaints.odi has received 77 of it's 123 complaints in the past 12 months.fuel rail part sales over the last three years range from 3.0 percent of production for the my 1997 cadillac vehicles to 13.1 percent for the my 1995 auroras.at least one of the fire incidents occured while the vehicle was parked within a garage attached to the consumers home.the fire resulted in damage to the dwelling as well as the total loss of the vehicle.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis.
- Inadvertent air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
- Inadvertent air bag deployment
If a 1995 cadillac interior IS exposed to significant water intrusion, such as from water leaks, a window left open in the rain, or driving through high water up to the carpet level, the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) system sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) can be damaged.if this occurs, both the driver…
If a 1995 cadillac interior IS exposed to significant water intrusion, such as from water leaks, a window left open in the rain, or driving through high water up to the carpet level, the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) system sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) can be damaged.if this occurs, both the driver and passenger air bags can deploy when the ignition switch IS turned on, even if there has been no frontal impact or crash.as a result of these deployments, gm conducted an advisory letter campaign, number 51-01-08 entitled inadvertent deployment of air bags when interior exposed to wet conditions, in february 1996.letters to owners mailed pursuant to this compaign warned owners to not start their engines if the vehicle interior had been exposed to substantial amounts of water.odi has received a total 8 reports of inadvertent air bag deployment in 1995 cadillac vehicles.
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
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 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.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This 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.
- 10114924This 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.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10019202Missing camshaft intermediate drive shaft plug - service vme.
- 10013151Engine fuel rail replacement.
- 10010847Service engine soon light on and chuggle or surge. Diagnostic trouble code p0741 or diagnostic trouble code 39 (tcc stuck off).
- 10009223Gm announcing additional population of vehicles exposed to time, heat and certain fuels IS causing nylon tubing in the fuel rails to develop an unusual number of leaks. Failure of the fuel rail tubing can result in a fuel leak into the engine compartment. The operator may experience fuel odor and possibly stalling due to loss of fuel pressure to the engine. Gm voicemail express.
- 10007051Questions and answers to assist in responding to customer inquires to the upcoming product safety recall 04014 - engine fuel rail replacement. Gm administrative message.
- 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.
- 602766Various information on air bag sensing and diagnostic module (sdm).
- 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).
- 53015When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises.
- 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).
- 44055Starter motor continues to run or crank after the engine IS running or turned off (solenoid ground wire).
- 43022Unknown
- 41081Remote keyless entry jamming when vehicle IS in owner's garage(replace rke module).
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