Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 07302004 | 07/30/2004 | 10013151 | Engine fuel rail replacement. *eh | 04/11/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 990601010 | 06/01/1999 | 606086 | Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise. *tt | 08/06/1999 | |
| 98876517 | 06/01/1998 | 601908 | Conditions regarding dtc code p039, torgue converter clutch engagement, may set when driving up a slight grade after a cold start. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 103000 | 4 | 02/23/2003 |
| Severe vibration between 50 to 80 mi. per hour. have spent over $1000.00 to try to remedy problem. dealership said they can't do anymore and it must be a manufacturing defect. there is also a very loud popping noise when the steering wheel is turned in either direction. it comes from either side and possibly chassis. at first thought it was struts or bearings. complete front end repair did not fix the noise. car has never been in an accident either. there is also a problem with changing gear shift from parking to reverse or drive on an incline. sometimes it jams and has to be jerked very had to go into gear. other times it slips from gear to another. have replaced brakes 2 times. still has shudder upon pressing brakes regardless of speed. an offensive odor like rotten eggs, especially when using air conditioner. dealership said they found this a lot in this certain vehicle. they do not know how to fix. it is a manufacturing defect. owner before me has already replace the ignition module. a dealership said another manufacturing defect. fuel pump wires were burned and replaced by previous owner. battery cables also shorted out and were replaced on 8/29/03. battery continues to be drained if vehicle has not been started within a 3 day period. *cb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/03/2003 | 140000 | 2 | |
| Car loses detonation and won't always restart right away. has happened numerous times even at highway speeds. engine completely stops. other electrical systems are still working. car stalls. this is very much a safety issue and has happened once going 65 mph on the freeway. *jb | |||
| 08/24/2001 | 2 | ||
| While servicing vehicle independent repair shop informed consumer of a strut rod and front engine mounts being broken, and needed to be replaced. manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that those parts were not covered under a recall.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The failure of motor mounts are not identified under engine for failed components as i am sure this is a generic design problem with this engine. *ak | |||
| 03/31/1998 | 1 | 09/25/1995 | |
| Oil pan failed resulting in leaking. | |||
| 06/21/1998 | 2 | 07/01/1995 | |
| All pullies attached to motor had to be replaced due to motor mounts broken | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| Consumer does not feel safe with vehicle due to unexpected power failure. had no other choice but to sell vehicle. vehicle has had repairs on the following: water pump, fuel system, and ignition module. none of which solved the problem). dealer wanted to give the consumer a $1000.00 owner loyalty certificate which could be used upon the trade of a new vehicle. but the consumer felt that was inadequate and traded the vehicle in on his own terms after having numerous difficulties w/various dealership representatives(stated in letter). consumer expects to receive a refund of the monies he had spent on getting the vehicle repaired. *scc...*ak | |||
| 5 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| This has occurred on expressway 3 times. engine quits and loses all power . will start up when you stop and put in park. this is very dangerous on expressways. vehicle is now at cadillac service trying to find problem. will not drive this car until repaired. when engine quits all power is lost. wife has arthritis in her hands. this is her car. *ak | |||
| 04/27/1995 | 2 | 12/24/1995 | |
| Possible engine failure causing the oil to leak. yh | |||
| When attempting to start vehicle engine will crank, but neglects to turn over. consumer noted that after several attempts vehicle will start. when driving vehicle will cut off without prior warning which causes loss of all power. consumer has contacted deale. dealer was unable to determine the cause. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/22/1999 | 1 | ||
| Internal plug in the engine compartment failed causing oil pressure to drop and damage entire engine. mjs | |||
| While driving at low speeds and after the vehicle is warmed up a rattling noise occurs in the engine compartment, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/02/1997 | 2 | ||
| Engine experiences intermittent stalling, unable to determine cause. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle continually experiences stalling. (attorney for consumer). | |||
| 08/03/1997 | |||
| Lost all power while moving, engine completely shut off. | |||
| 05/23/1995 | 1 | ||
| When restarting vehicle engine faltered/would not continue running. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 15 | 10/06/1995 | |
| Intermittent stalling. dealer replaced fuel pump/ignition module and distributor, but vehicle continued to stall without warning, often in midst of highway-speed rush hour traffic- 50-60 mph. *ak | |||
| 07/27/1997 | 2 | ||
| Consumer was driving in a heavy rain and pulled off road into a puddle and engine stalled. then while power was off both air bags deployed, causing both driver and passenger to get bruised. *ak | |||