Cadillac Allante 1993
Model Allante made in 1993 by Cadillac got 11 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There was one recall concerning equipment . The car has one 4.6l engine.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.6L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 14/21/17 | 16/27/20 | Premium | $ 1235 | 1 | 920901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V158000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1992 to 07/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 56269 | 09/13/1994 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/31/1994 | 09/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An oil leak that contacts the hot exhaust system can result in an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air conditioner; compressor.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with 4.6 l engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact cadillac service center at 1-800-458-8006. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 01792 | 01/01/2004 | 10006332 | 4.0l l47, 4.6l ld8 l37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose. also including model 2003 cadillac eldorado. *mr | 04/28/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 030601027 | 10/01/2003 | 10004769 | This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and oil pan sealing by using rtv sealant. *tt | 01/06/2004 | |
| 030604038 | 08/01/2003 | 316401A | 10004374 | Intermittent light surge, chuggle or bump at 45-60 mph with tcc engaged. *tt | 12/04/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 990601019 | 02/01/2006 | 990601019A | 6088914 | Engine oil leaks along the upper to lower crankcase joint. *tt | 01/11/2000 |
| 990601010 | 06/01/1999 | 606086 | Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise. *tt | 08/06/1999 | |
| 476142 | 02/01/1995 | 39302 | Metallic knock sound from engine. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 476307 | 02/01/1995 | 39296 | Extended crank time after cold soak. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 477135 | 11/01/1994 | 37889 | Grinding/scraping noise in park and neutral. *tw | 01/11/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 98045 | 10/28/1998 | 615096 | Some owners of certain vehicle may comment about a condition in which the convertible folding top does not latch properly at the windshield header. *tt | 12/27/2000 | |
| 98045 | 11/01/1998 | 603612 | Comments about a condition in which the convertible folding top does not latch properly at the windshield header. *yc | 02/26/1999 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 316401A | 12/01/1994 | 316401 | 38071 | Intermittent light surge, chuggle or bump at 45-60 mph with tcc engaged. *tw | 02/27/1995 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE99012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/05/1999 | 06/30/1999 | BRAKING SYSTEM | ||
| Consumers allege a partial or total loss of braking ability | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/15/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1999 | |
| About 2 am while my car was in my locked garage the horn went off. i investigated and when i pushed on the horn pad it stopped. went back to bed. an hour or so later it went off again. this time when i opened the car door it stopped. sometime later i went to a dealer and had the horn disconnected since it was going to cost over $800 to install a new horn pad. i was told that this happens because the horn pad area is too congested and anything, such as temperature change or affect of humidity can set off the horn. this i consider a manufacture defect , a safety concern, and a nuisance, since the horn can go off at anytime or anyplace. a horn is not often used and i don't recall if i ever used this horn, but it is a major piece of safety equipment and in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. because the horn is used so seldem, unless you drive a taxi in chicago, most operators, including myself, have decided not to spend over $800 to fix something that they most likely will never need. the cost of this repair because of a manufacture defect which should have been forseeable and which has previously been the subject of a tsb should be borne by the manufacturer. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/19/2012 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1993 cadillac allante. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the contact began to her a noise and saw steam coming from under the hood. the contact took the vehicle to a repair shop for inspection and they stated that the air compressor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 160,000. ap | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/21/2005 | 77545 | 2 | 07/03/1999 |
| 1993 allante caught fire in the right front area, behind the headlight. vehicle was a total loss account no replacement parts available per state farm ins co. damage appeared slight, just burnt wires and connectors and relays. fire was put out with garden hose. similar occurrence to mr kit bonham jun 03. fire started in same place, unable to put it out, was on interstate, vehicle totally burned. also total loss per insurance co. *jb | |||
| 06/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical wire dangling over exhaust manifold, resulting in an injury (attorney for client). *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/18/2001 | 1 | 07/12/1996 | |
| While starting vehicle in a parking lot, billows of white smoke came from tail pipe. dealership informed consumer that engine cylinders were leaking anti-freeze. *jg *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 09/25/2002 | 22000 | 1 | 09/12/2003 |
| When the signal lights are turned on in the vehicle they can be seen externally, but can not be detected internally. the dash indicator light is to faint to be seen nor can the clicking sound be heard. at night the dash indicator is visible. the consumer owns two vehicles that are identical in make, model and year and both are experiencing the same problem. *ct *sc | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 09/25/2002 | 44000 | 1 | 01/12/2003 |
| When the signal lights were turned on they could be seen externally but could not be seen on the inside of the vehicle. the dash indicator lights were too faint to be seen by the consumer and the clicking indicator could not be heard. at night the dash indicator was visible. the consumer owns two vehicles that are identical in make, model and year and both are experiencing the same problem. *ak *nlm *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 25 mph while going down a hill. went to apply brakes, and brakes didn't hold at all. he hit vehicle in front of him. *ak this vehicle had numerous problems. the dealer could not find a solution for the current brake failures. the consumer says the vehicle was dangerous to drive. *yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| While driving the convertible top flew off unexpectedly, striking the driver,and may have caused accidents/injuries. also, happened to consumer of 1991 allante. common problem, even have a web site for these convertible top problems at allante. dealer replaced the top, but the problem reoing a new longer pin installed but at consumer's expense. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HI | HONOLULU | 96820 | EUROPEAN AUTO SPECIALIST | |
| NY | HUNTINGTON | 11743 | NORTH SHORE CADILLAC |