We found the following complaints for CADILLAC ELDORADO (1996)
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Hit front left quarter panel and the air bags did not deploy.please give more information.
While driving at 65 mph consumer started to smell smoke. Just afterwards the air bag deployed, affecting driver's visibility which caused driver to lose control of vehicle.driver ran off road and collided with a sign.
An electrical short, in the trunk area behind the rear seat where electronic components are housed, caused a fire and burned the vehicle.driver suffered smkoe inhalation and the vehicle was a total loss.
After sitting in a parking lot while i went into the bank for 15-20 min. I got into my car and started the engine. I heard a "pop", pulled forward about 10 to 15 feet when i started to smell something burning. I looked down at the gauges and everything looked off. When i looked back up i saw black smoke coming out from under the hood. I put the car in park and turned off the engine. I then turned to my daughter and told her to get out of the car and get away from it. By that time flames were coming out from under the hood. We both got out of the car and called 911. By the time the fire department arrived the fire had gotten in side the car and cracked all the windows. The fireman smashed the drivers side window to get to the hood release but the cable had already been burned and the release did not work. The fire department had to pry the hood of the car off. By this time the car was in flames from the doors forward. The car is now a total loss.my husband suspect a fuel supply line had disconnected.
The instrument panel went blank while driving.
On our way to a family funeral bells started going off and lights flashing. My husband had put in a new engine from one stop auto don't know why. When we came back from virginia i took the car to my mechanic he didn't want to do anything to it. He believed the brain and the engine wasn't communicating. My husband suggested we take the car to chesapeake cadillac in cockeysville where he usually buy his car from. When we went into the service department my husband and the service person [xxx] new each other because he would take his car there for service. We also told them we believed there was a recall on the car. My husband also told him to deal with me because the car was given to me. And we were separated and he was moving not to send anything to his old address but to talk to me. When i would call [xxx] to ask about the vehicle he made it sound like something suspicious was going on with the car. He told me to tell my husband to call him and i asked him to tell me what was going on was the car ready. It was only taken there for diagnostic so i could take the car back to where the engine was put in just needed confirmation. [xxx] never told me the car was done and i could pick it up. They send information to my husband old address not to me since he didn't respond and i didn't know anything about it because [xxx] never told me it was ready. And it was ready nor did he tell me they send info to my husband. They told me to stories they gave it to a junk yard but they wouldn't give them anything because the car was a piece of junk. The other was that they had fixed it and i never came to pay for it. When i called and told [xxx] that i was coming to pick the car up he told me to hold on to see if the car was on the lot. He came back and asked me if i had already picked the car up. I told them about the recall. They took my car from me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
All the lights on the instrument panel flickered on and off.
Dt:the contact complained about an electrical problem. There wasnhtsarecall 95v224000. Contacted the manufacturer, and they stated that this vehicle was not included in therecall due to vin.the electrical system failed twice.on both occasions the car was being driven.the indicator lights came onstating security system default.the vehicle ran fine until the engine was turned off.it would not restart. The indicator lights came back on "statingsystem disabled.the vehicle was repaired at cost on the first occasion in 2003.now it has to be repaired again.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle failed to start and the dashboard lights failed to illuminate.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop which repaired the analog instrument panel cluster to fix the starting failure.the dash light failure occurred while driving 35mph and at night.there is a nhtsa recall, # 95v224000.the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac eldorado.the contact stated that the instrument cluster malfunctioned.the entire instrument panel is inoperable, except for the speedometer and odometer.while driving 60 mph, the instrument panel cluster will go blank, which causes a loss of gauge functionality except for the abs, sir, park brake, and service engine soon indicators.the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 95v224000 (equipment: electrical).the failure mileage was 103,000 and current mileage was 103,200.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac eldorado. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he noticed that the instrument panel lights were flashing before completely failing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and but provided no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 61,200.
Electrical system failed.recall 95v224000 was issued.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac eldorado.while driving between 30-65 mph, the headlights and instrument panel lights malfunctioned.the lights functioned normally two minutes after the failures.the failures only occurred in the winter.the dealer replaced the module (part number 16214848) and the battery; however, the failure continued.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 95v224000 (equipment:electrical).the failure mileage was 31,000 and current mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac eldorado.the contact experienced difficulty starting his vehicle for a couple of months.when he was finally able to start it, the instrument panel was not working.the local dealer stated that there was no recall on the vehicle; however, the contact believes that his vin should be included in nhtsa campaign id number 95v224000 (equipment: electrical).the manufacturer stated that they were unfamiliar with this recall.the powertrain was unknown.the failure mileage was 145,000 and approximate current mileage was 155,000.
Battery failed twice.
Battery failed.yh
The engine does not start due to battery cable connector corrosion.yh
Owner states that he could notblow the horn and that dealers had to replace contacts, but the problem came back.owner is concerned about this problem.
Spark plugs failed.
Computer switch failed.
Ignition module failed.
Computer unit failed.
Starter motor failed.yh
Instrument lights wouldgo completely out. On two occasions, while the vehicle was going through a car wash,alarm systemactivate.ddealer notified, and was unable to correct the problem. Also smoke was coming from vehicle, andfuse for engine fan was missing. Provide further details.
The instrument panel light failed to come on.the lights would come on and off intermittently.consumer was able to contact the dealer. Recall 95v224000 concerninginterior systems instrument panel electronic messagewas issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.consumer had topay for parts and labor.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac eldorado. While driving approximately 35 mph, the stop engine now warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact pulled over and observed that the oil was low in the vehicle. The contact had to add oil to the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gasket was leaking oil and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 02/05/16*lj
Cracking of fuel rail or return line tubing can result in fuel leak.the consumer experienced a fire in the engine compartment.recall for fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings# 04v110000.*tc
While applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the front and rear brake rotors.however, the problem recurred, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem .also,check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. However,mechanic could notduplicate the problem .
Instrument lights wouldgo completely out. On two occasions, while the vehicle was going through a car wash,alarm systemactivate.ddealer notified, and was unable to correct the problem. Also smoke was coming from vehicle, andfuse for engine fan was missing. Provide further details.
Service engine light and service emissions are on due to leaking gasket.yh
Left side head gasket failed.
While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed that oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle.the consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.*sc the oil pan gasket was replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle overheats.this occurs because the head bolts rust causing the head gasket to blow.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealership.the engine was manufactured by northstar.
The vehicle consumes a quart of oil every 1000 miles several repairs completed to try to elevate excessive engine oil consumption, however engine continues to have same symptoms.yh
Vehicle fire
Consumer stated vehicle would not start, on separate occasion while driving vehicle lost power, once consumer pulled over, consumers daughter saw what looked like gasoline that had spilled from the car.(complaint was submitted by sharon harris daughter of sandra harris). *yd
Engine stalls when making'u' turns.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in garage.
Engine drive belt came off while driving, caused damage to the water pump and camshaft pulley.yh
Cooling fan belt failed.
Oxygen sensor failed.yh
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle failed to start and the dashboard lights failed to illuminate.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop which repaired the analog instrument panel cluster to fix the starting failure.the dash light failure occurred while driving 35mph and at night.there is a nhtsa recall, # 95v224000.the vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
A/c blower is inoperative.yh
1996 cadillac eldorado electrical failure while driving. Consumer stated that he will lose gauges, auto headlights, warning lamps, and turn signal indicators. He says this failure usually occurs on the freeway.the consumer stated everything blinked and flashed as if a switch was being rapidly turned on and off. After 2 minutes everything went black. The consumer located a recall regarding the problem he experienced, however cadillac informed him, that his vehicle identification number was outside of the production date.recall# 95v224000.
Complaint regarding recall 95v224000: analog instrument cluster defect. *mr there were problems with the climate control, odometer, gauges, trunk release, gas door release, steering wheel/radio controls, dome lights and the "twilight sent." *sc the consumer was told his vehicle was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac eldorado.while driving between 30-65 mph, the headlights and instrument panel lights malfunctioned.the lights functioned normally two minutes after the failures.the failures only occurred in the winter.the dealer replaced the module (part number 16214848) and the battery; however, the failure continued.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 95v224000 (equipment:electrical).the failure mileage was 31,000 and current mileage was 125,000.
Strong gas smell inside car.
The contact owns a 1996 cadillac eldorado.the contact smelled gasoline coming from the vehicle and took it to a repair shop.the mechanic discovered that the fuel line covering cracked and caused fuel to leak.the fuel lines will be replaced.the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines piping, and fittings).the failure and current mileages were 26,109.
R+i intake failed.
Gasoline leaked due to broken fuel line.yh
Consumersaw fuel on garage floor. Found plastic fuel lines cracked and leaking fuel in large amounts. Dealer replaced lines with same part. Dealer stocked these parts, replacing them on a regular basis.
Ip goes dark.engine stops running.will not start.car towed to dealer.problem was a shorted fuel sender wire with a ground wire inside the fuel tank. Bulkhead connector was melted. This failure could have caused an explosion.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would leak intermittently while parked or driving various speeds.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel rail of the gas tank as a recall but the part was defective and did not correct the problem. The consumer's vehicle developed another leak, however the dealer stated the recall problem and the secons problem were not related. Updated 12/01/06.
Fuel delivery system was spraying fuel onto hot engine (incident occurred on 11/17/10, and repaired at local certified repair center.)nhtsa recall #04v110000/gm recall no. 41921. Owner was never notified of recall. The recall began on 06/02/04 for 1996-1997 oldsmobileand 1996-1997 aurora vehicles. Owners of 1995 cadillacs and oldsmobile aurora's were sent letters on 08/06/04.no mention of 1996 cadillac el dorado !cadillac dealership refuses to reimburse owner for repair, even though all required documentationhas been provided to the dealership.
Fuel leak, pin hole in fuel line, above engine, spraying gasoline on engine, 1996 cadillac eldorado.
Over powering gas smell. Lifted hood and found there was gas on top of the engine. Took into betten cadillac and they discovered fuel rail leaking. They replaced it for $554.14. I just read in the paper 11\04\03 that they nhtsa was thinking of a recall. I would say "yes" as we were afraid to drive our car in fear of fire. We have a 1996 cadillac eldorado vin # [xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Nhtsa recall 04v110000 regarding fuel rail tubing.vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for the recall.service manager informed consumer that in order for them to perform repairs they would have to perform work on the throttle body, and it would costconsumer $690.00. Consumer informed manager that he wantedvehicle back, and that he would take it to another dealership.however, manager advised consumer that he would have to pay $96.00 for them to put back the vehicle together.
The vehicle's fuel tank has melted from the inside. As a result fuel leaks from the vehicle. Please provide additional information. *ph
Instrument lights wouldgo completely out. On two occasions, while the vehicle was going through a car wash,alarm systemactivate.ddealer notified, and was unable to correct the problem. Also smoke was coming from vehicle, andfuse for engine fan was missing. Provide further details.
Transmission oil tube clogged.
The vehicle was not accelerating past 40 mph, as consumer was going to the dealership, the vehicle stopped.dealer let her know they wanted $1200 to begin fixing the vehicle, it seems that the transmission had gone bad. (complaint was submitted by sharon harris daughter of sandra harris).*yd
Problem with seat belt loop on car seat.
While driving the vehicle applied the brakes, and the seat belt did not hold the driver, causing the driver to hit the steering wheel.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in garage.
Vehicle has grinding noise while moving due to right rear brake pads and rotors failure.yh
Vehicle has grinding noise while moving due to right rear brake pads and rotors failure.yh
While applying the brake pedal vehicle failed to stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the front and rear brake rotors.however, the problem recurred, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem .also,check engine light appeared on the dashboard, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. However,mechanic could notduplicate the problem .
Consumer claimedthatvehiclelost the brakes, and the brake lines rusted. Consumer contacted the dealer andmanufacturer,and neither was willing to do anything.
At highway speed, the slightest bump has a tendancy to send the car off in any direction with loss of control.
Steering is wobbly.
Instrument lights wouldgo completely out. On two occasions, while the vehicle was going through a car wash,alarm systemactivate.ddealer notified, and was unable to correct the problem. Also smoke was coming from vehicle, andfuse for engine fan was missing. Provide further details.
Power steering failed.
Power steering failed due to belt slipping.
Power door lock inoperative.
Consumer stated the inside paneling came apart when attempting to close the door. (complaint was submitted by sharon harris daughter of sandra harris.)*yd
Shocks are weak and vehicle will bottom out on normal road dips with speeds of 25 to 35 mph.
Two michelin (p225-6or16-97s) tires failed.
Nhtsa recall 04v110000 regarding fuel rail tubing.vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for the recall.service manager informed consumer that in order for them to perform repairs they would have to perform work on the throttle body, and it would costconsumer $690.00. Consumer informed manager that he wantedvehicle back, and that he would take it to another dealership.however, manager advised consumer that he would have to pay $96.00 for them to put back the vehicle together.
While driving at 45 to 50 mph consumer stepped on the accelerator to pass another vehicle, and the cruise control cable came loose from its bracket and caused the throttle to become stuck in the open position.also,brkes where not responding, to stop the vehicle. Consumer had to shut the engine off to stop. The dealer has been contacted.
Accelerator not working properly. The response is spontaneous with little control of acceleration.
Two blind spots to the rear, one on each side, that cannot be correctedwithfactory mirrors.
Side mirror control line failed.
Sunroof will not close completely.
Defective seals on driver's door, causing noise.
The vehicle has defective windshield wiper system which causes the wiper to go out 3 times.dealer cannotdetermine the problem.
Windshield wipers failed to operate properly in inclement weather.
Windshield wipers quit intermittenly reducing visability to zero.
While drivingwindshield wipers will become inoperative intermittently,causing poor visibility. Dealer replaced motor 3 times which did not remedy problem, the wipers have failed again but the consumer has declined repair.*nlm
Tires leaking at rim.first noticed in 2008.repaired by walmart by "gluing tire to rim" (my words).lasted about 1.5 years.now two tires leaking at rim on 1996 eldorado.after research i understand that the problem is corrosion in the alloy (chrome) wheel.gm's recommendation is to replace the wheel.this is big bucks for 4 wheels (about $1500).
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