Cadillac Eldorado 1985
Model Eldorado made in 1985 by Cadillac got 12 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningvehicle speed control, visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.1l, 5.7l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.1L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 4 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.1L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/28/22 | 22/36/26 | D | $ 819 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.1L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 16/23/18 | 18/29/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 5 | 84 820 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V102000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1755897 | 07/20/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/16/1989 | 07/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off). | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V167000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 07/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 5442 | 01/11/1988 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/26/1987 | 11/04/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Water or snow dripping onto drivers side window switch assemblies may cause an electrical short and switches to overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a fire in the door panel area. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install newly designed window switches. (1984 models will receive new connectors also). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: window switch assemblies.vehicle description: convertible passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA88036 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/22/1988 | 08/30/1991 | REAR DISC BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/16/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle overheated. also, during vehicle inspection radiator cap blew completely off, causing boiling hot anti-freeze to splash onto the passenger. the radiator cap was the original one which was very difficult to remove or put on. radiator cap replaced. *ak *ml | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/16/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle overheated. also, during vehicle inspection radiator cap blew completely off, causing boiling hot anti-freeze to splash onto the passenger. the radiator cap was the original one which was very difficult to remove or put on. radiator cap replaced. *ak *ml | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Engine alluminum block overheats& knocks valve&crank shaft tran.leaks. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 04/15/2003 | |||
| The vehicle consumed too much fuel which crystallize in the engine. the dealer has been notified. *nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers and passengers doors will not open from en from the inside, thus trapping people. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 2 | |||
| Engine alluminum block overheats& knocks valve&crank shaft tran.leaks. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Brakes surges when applied. please describe. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 100 | ||
| Cadillac dealer advised that all cadillacs equipped with rear disks brakes and emergency brake assemply are defective and they have repair kits available. there are thousands of 1979 through 1985 cadillacs on the road containing these defective brakes. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 04/15/2003 | |||
| While driving the steering wheel locked up. the dealer has been notified. *nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/19/2007 | 51000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1985 cadillac eldorado. he stated the hood and the trunk of his vehicle paint was peeling. the contact stated the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer or a repair shop. the contact was unable to provide a vin. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 55,000. vwb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was driving on the highway and the the roof came off . *ak repairshop stated that the roof was only held by rivets, it should have been siliconed first and then tacked on. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/02/1997 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle will start to accelerate without any notice. contacted dealer. *ak.*jb | |||