Cadillac Eldorado 1991
Model Eldorado made in 1991 by Cadillac got 15 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 4.9l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.9L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 16/26/20 | 18/33/23 | Premium | $ 1088 | 5 | 900831 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V110000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1989 to 07/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 113343 | 06/21/1995 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/31/1995 | 06/01/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front outer shoulder belt web sew stop can become stuck in the retractor. the belt can be difficult to pull out of the retractor and some occupants may not be able to fasten the belt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can prevent a person from using their restraint system resulting in an increased risk of injury in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a webbing stop button if the customer requests repair. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; shoulder belts.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; orcadillac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 577106A | 12/01/1996 | 57-71-06 | 50571 | Cold start rattle noise. *tw | 05/27/1997 |
| 577106 | 02/01/1995 | 39308 | Cold start rattle noise. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 577106A | 02/01/1997 | 57-71-06 | 51497 | Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw | 06/27/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/30/1998 | |||
| While driving 35 mph in the rain the abs braking system locked up, causing the vehicle to slide and had a frontal impact with a vehicle. the driver's air bag did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in event of an accident. no prior problem with abs system or airbags. cause unknown. please provide problems. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/24/2003 | 97000 | 08/17/2000 | |
| This car has had multiple problems for the past 2 years.main issue is rough idle and loss of power.so far repairs have cost thousands of dollars and car is still unable to be repaired because no one can figure out what is causing the problems.two fuel injectors,main bearing,torque converter,4 water pumps,struts replaced twice,2 starters,engine mounts,air condenser,2 speakers have blown,ecm does not show codes or problems when the car ran out of oil and water,brake lines,cv joints and ball joints replaced twice,many more repairs have been done but most repairs have been done more than once and the idle and loss of power is still a mystery. | |||
| 07/31/1997 | 1 | ||
| Oil leaks from oil pan gasket. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| Needed new evaporator core for airconditioner and new transmission lines | |||
| 09/25/1997 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 08/09/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rear and front speaker not working. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/25/1997 | |||
| Exterior light lens missing. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/29/1996 | |||
| While driving owner smelled gasoline fumes, pulled over and vehicle caught on fire. please describe further details. *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 09/12/1997 | 1 | ||
| Parking brake won't release. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| Needed new evaporator core for airconditioner and new transmission lines | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 68000 | 1 | |
| 1991 eldorado seat belts are unsafe. *ts cadillac claimed they were unable to locate replacement seat belts in the color the consumer needed. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/30/1998 | |||
| While driving 35 mph in the rain the abs braking system locked up, causing the vehicle to slide and had a frontal impact with a vehicle. the driver's air bag did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in event of an accident. no prior problem with abs system or airbags. cause unknown. please provide problems. | |||
| Vehicles abs braking system when attemping to brake pedal is extremely hard. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 02/11/1995 | |||
| Breaking to stop at a stop sign disc brakes did not work went right through the stop sign. tt | |||
| 02/11/1995 | |||
| Was driving came to a stop sign car didn't stop the brakes are disc. tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | SAVANNAH | 31404 | BACKUS CADILLAC AND PONTIAC | 912-354-7511 |
| OH | CLEVELAND | 44109 | HEARTLAND AUTO |