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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V224000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1995 to 11/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 1408 | 12/08/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/30/1995 | 11/30/1995 | 571 | 101 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The analog instrument panel cluster on these vehicles could have an internal short circuit disrupting the pass key system, causing failure of the instrument panel gauges and tell-tales, and a possible no-start condition. this does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 101, controls and displays; no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment; and no. 208, occupant crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: if the short circuit occurs while driving, the instrument panel cluster will go blank, causing loss of gauge function and all teel-tale indicators except for abs, sir, park brake and service engine soon. the loss of all tell-tales for seat belts, turn signals, high beam, hazard, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and others result in noncompliance with these safety standards. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument panel cluster. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; instrument panel electronic message center; fmvss nos. 101, 108 and 208.vehicle description:passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 3001 | 01/01/2004 | 10008847 | Volume is only controlled using steering wheel controls. *tt | 08/24/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 839606 | 08/01/1998 | 609639 | Trunk mounted 12 cd changer ejects intermittently. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| 549001A | 03/01/1997 | 54-90-01 | 52600 | Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw | 08/21/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 03/08/2006 | 143000 | 1 | 01/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the instrument panel gauges intermittently illuminate. there is a nhtsa recall, # 95v224000, regarding the equipment. the vehicle was seen by a dealer, but no repairs were made. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 94000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac seville sts. while driving 35 mph the lights on the instrument control panel failed. his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number: 95v224000 (equipment:electrical). he was in the process of having the vehicle repaired at his expense. however, the failure occurred twice in the past. the failure mileage was 80000. the current mileage was 94000. | |||
| 02/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| #95-v-224-000 the headlights went out, which caused consumer to pull over until they reset themselves, consumer stated there was a recall regarding the issue.*jb | |||
| 7 | 02/14/1996 | ||
| 'service engine' light comes on. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Car was purchased (leased) on 2/22/00. car kept stalling while driving or wouldn't start at all. had it towed to dealer on 2/29/00. they couldn't duplicate the problem on 6/8/00. they replaced the fuel pump and i had car towed to dealer. dash board panel would read battery, no charge when it would rain had belt replaced. had several stiff spots when turning steering wheel on 11/1/01. rack and pinion and water pump had to be replaced with only 45654 miles. on 1/30/01 dealer performed protect injector service at 49481 miles. 2/20/02 returned car to dealer, gas pedal was sticking. they cleaned deposit is from throttle blades at 49533 miles. car began stalling again. 10/29/01 egr valve replaced with 60324 miles. 12/12/01 spark plugs had to be replaced due to poor performance with 60324 miles. we have replaced the tires, front and back brakes. the air conditioning went out may, 2002. had it repaired on 7/9/02 replaced r&r compressor assembly, expansion tube assembly, a/c recharge, freon, dye kit, a/c oil and orifice tube with an odometer reading of 69860!! ridiculous isn't it?? not done yet 7/11/02 - a/c is out again. this time had to replace the a/c sensor, a/c switch, acm module, r&r switch compressor cut-off, r&r sensor sunload (atc), r&r module climate control. today, it still doesn't work. i'm tired of pumping $$ into something that is a lease. we contacted cadillac on helping us get out of this lease and into a different gm lease, they wouldn't help. this car has been nothing but trouble since day 3. when parking the car and trying to remove keys is another problem. we have to hit the top of the shifter to get the keys to release. the shifter sticks and won't release the keys. currently, the problem we have is the banging under the car, which we found are the struts. they don't even make after market ones yet! let us know if any of these things are recalled. caddy crap!! thank you. dt | |||
| 03/07/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1998 | |
| The hvac only emits heat. the relay was replaced. air conditioning failed again and once again had to be replaced. the air conditioner compressor and filter had to be replaced and the blower motor failed and was replaced. *jg | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 10/13/1995 | ||
| A/c has lack of coolant under high ambient temperatures. consumer warranty has expired & there was 50,1000 miles on vehicle. *ak *ml | |||
| 05/25/1996 | 3 | 05/08/1996 | |
| Air conditioner failed. aw | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 15 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| Problems started with a buzzing sound emitting from the radio/speakers; then smoke started to come from the steering wheel; vehicle would not start on many occasions resulting in my having to be towed; electric window and mirrors stopped working; driver's seat lays back to furthest point (almost resting against back seat) and will not respond to controls until fully reclined--this continues to occur not only while the vehicle is parked but also while being driven; horn would go off when car was started and could not be shut off; both service engine & service transmission lights would come on continuously, even after service was done; traction control would engage for no apparent reason and would remain engaged until engine was shut off; while driving the steering became extremely tight and difficult to turn; steering made loud grinding noises when turning; interior lights and high beams stopped working; engine would die while being driven and would not take a jump charge resulting in having to be towed; | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| Clock failed. | |||
| 08/08/1996 | 1 | 04/29/1996 | |
| Cassette player inoperative. | |||