Cadillac Eldorado 1989
Model Eldorado made in 1989 by Cadillac got 11 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air. The car has one 4.5l engine.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.5L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 5 | 880902 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V055000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1988 to 09/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 634 | 04/21/1989 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1989 | 04/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | One or both abs hydraulic unit mounting bolts may not be properly seated and could loosen. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could lead to separation of the abshydraulic unit from the mounting bracket and result in loss of brake functionand a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace both abs hydraulic unit mounting bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: anti-lock brake mounting bolts.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with anti-lock brakes (abs). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/28/1989 | 8 | ||
| Battery replaced 4 times. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| There is a short circuit in the head lights, causing the head light not to stay illuminated, making it difficult to see at night. consumer has called dealer, parts has been replaced. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/28/1989 | 8 | ||
| Starter replaced 3 times. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 3 | ||
| 1989 eldorado has engine block problems. *ts coolant leaked through aluminum engine block. the coolant fan module was replaced three times.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 06/11/1998 | 3 | ||
| This information is being sent in conjunction with a hot-line call made this date. the problem is sudden unexpected loss of headlights which cannot be turned on. given a small amount of time (10-20 minutes) headlights become operable again. vehicle equipped with light sentinal. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 1 | |||
| One of the fuel lines is leaking. *ak *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Transmission replaced. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Driver's side automatic lap/shoulder belt will not retract, red release buckle would not hold if pulled on will not latch properly. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/09/1996 | |||
| While driving approximately 35 to 40 mph, started braking, engine started speeding up on its own, applied brakes, kept going, shifted from drive to 1st gear attempting to slow down, still would not stop, shifted to park/ turned off ignition to stop. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 4 | |||
| Both front tires experienced tread separation, and the rear tires developed a bubble in the sidewall. *ak new tires were purchased on four occasions. *scc *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/09/1996 | |||
| While driving approximately 35 to 40 mph, started braking, engine started speeding up on its own, applied brakes, kept going, shifted from drive to 1st gear attempting to slow down, still would not stop, shifted to park/ turned off ignition to stop. *ak | |||