Cadillac Eldorado 1986
Model Eldorado made in 1986 by Cadillac got 19 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and vehicle speed control. The car has one 4.1l engine.
Model 1986
| 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 | 17/26/20 | 19/33/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 850820 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V047000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1985 to 01/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 56783 | 04/27/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/06/1987 | 04/08/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The twilight sentinel potentiometer (thumbwheel control) might have been manufactured with electrical contacts which could result in an intermittent headlight circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | With the twilight sentinel system on, the intermittentcircuit could cause headlight and instrument panel lights to go out. suddenloss of headlights could reduce driver visibility and might result in a vehiclecrash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new part in one of the vehicles control computers to prevent this condition from occuring. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical/headlights.vehicle description: passenger cars cadillac eldorado and seville. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V082000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1985 to 08/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 37481 | 07/01/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/1987 | 06/26/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Floor mat could become mispositioned and interfere with accelerator pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Throttle may not return to the closed idle positioncausing loss of accelerator control which could result in a vehicle crashwithout prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace floor mats with newly designed mats that are longer and have improved retention. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: floor mats.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with floor mats. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 08/12/1999 | |||
| Headlights and dashboard lights work intermittently. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 03/10/1996 | 20 | ||
| When driving at night or day at some point the headlights go out, also dashlights/tail lights go out, computer was also replaced. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/13/1995 | |||
| The car had an underhood fire. please explain. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving the dash completely went out. the vehicle gave no warning. took to the dealer. dealer states that the vehicle is to old. nlm | |||
| 06/09/1997 | |||
| Started vehicle, everthing appeared normal, moved gearshift lever to drive position, engine accelerated to full throttle, brake pedal could not stop the motion, fron wheel drive left burn marks on driveway 18 feet in length, when car rested engine was still running, possible due to computer. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 4 | |||
| Engine fails while making u-turns. | |||
| 07/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Headlight system does not work when used as designed. | |||
| 03/10/1996 | 20 | ||
| When driving at night or day at some point the headlights go out, also dashlights/tail lights go out, computer was also replaced. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 03/10/1996 | 20 | ||
| When driving at night or day at some point the headlights go out, also dashlights/tail lights go out, computer was also replaced. *ak | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 08/12/1999 | |||
| Headlights and dashboard lights work intermittently. *ak | |||
| 03/10/1996 | 20 | ||
| When driving at night or day at some point the headlights go out, also dashlights/tail lights go out, computer was also replaced. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Steering difficulties since ownership. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 09/20/1994 | 0 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *dh | |||
| 01/03/1996 | 3 | ||
| Steering rack and pinion lock up. *sd | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 12/01/1986 | 1 | ||
| Tire not treaded and cupped prior to 20,000 miles. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/09/1997 | 1 | ||
| While putting car into gear, it suddenly accelerated and went through garage and into home. this caused extensive damage to home and vehicle. | |||
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | |||
| 03/13/1996 | 1 | ||
| Defective wire wheels. | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 02/26/1995 | |||
| Both right rear and left rear wheels had hair line cracks in them leading to the hub, resulting in wheel broken off. | |||