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 - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 063003 | 06/30/2003 | 10003733 | This purpose of this vme message is to clarify installation instructions for a blower motor used on previous body style cadillacs with the northstar engine. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| 030604038 | 08/01/2003 | 316401A | 10004374 | Intermittent light surge, chuggle or bump at 45-60 mph with tcc engaged. *tt | 12/04/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 990601019 | 02/01/2006 | 990601019A | 6088914 | Engine oil leaks along the upper to lower crankcase joint. *tt | 01/11/2000 |
| 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 | |
| 476142 | 02/01/1995 | 39302 | Metallic knock sound from engine. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 4 | 02/23/1995 | |
| Have had a oil leak in my 1995 cadillac eldorado engine for the last 3 years. the dealer has tried many things to make this repair when under warranty such as replacing the drain bolt, new oil filters, and replacement of the oil level sensor to no avail. now that the warranty is off, they inform me that the oil is leaking from the half case and will require that the engine be pulled at a cost of between $1800 and $2000. i am told that cadillac is having to make this repair to most northstar engines at about 50,000 miles. mine has 65,000. *nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| Oil consumption of engine has gotten worse over the last year. it started with 1000 miles per quart, at this time, oil consumption is 350 miles per quart. dealer has examined vehicle, could not find a leak.*ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| While driving power steering goes out and the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may result in a crash. consumer has notified the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/16/2003 | 0 | ||
| The date reported is the most recent (and fourth) episode of illness brought on after traveling in a 1995 cadillac eldorado. after every trip, i developed severe flu like symptoms and sinus irritation. i called a nearby cadillac dealer and they told me it was most likely mold in the air conditioning/climate control system . *nlm | |||
| 02/11/1995 | |||
| Fumes entering passenger compartment causing driver to become violently ill. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Exhaust valve failure caused vehicle to surge and loss of engine power on several occasions causing difficulty in control. mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 05/02/2002 | 76000 | 1 | 01/29/2000 |
| Oil leakages was noticed, vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the vehicle has a blown head gasket. *ak | |||