1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO
The 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, AIR BAGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail (8 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (7 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO, potentially affecting up to 586,104 vehicles.
Recall 04V110000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 483,477 vehicles affected
Defect: SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2004, FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES....
View full details →Recall 98V115000 — AIR BAGS
| 102,627 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.
Consequence: DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) AND APPPLY A POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PIN HOLE LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL RETURN LINE WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THOMSON-MACCONNELL CADILLAC, INC., (2820 GILBERT AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 334-4239) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V110000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIR INCLUDED REPLACING THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOWEVER, THE FUEL LINE RETURN WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
ON JUNE 24, 2017 WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A RESIDENTIAL AREA HEADING TO THE 7/11 STORE, A HOSE UNDER THE DASH BOARD EXPLODED AND DUMPED ANTI-FREEZE INTO THE VEHICLE ONTO MY RIGHT FOOT CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO MY FOOT AND TOES.
"TAKATA RECALL CAR STARTED TO ALARM FOR NO REASON WHEN I OPENED THE TRUNK WITH THE KEY WITHOUT UNLOCKING DOORS THEN EVENTUALLY ENGINE WOULD CUT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING OR CAR WOULDN'T START ANYMORE BECAUSE OF THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM DISABLING THE STARTER. IT'S SAID TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH GM VEHICLES SO I'M CURIOUS WHY THERE IS NO RECALL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES WERE NOT REPLACED WITH THE STAINLESS STEEL FUEL LINES. THE GMC DEALER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V110000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE REMEDY FAILED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
AFTER ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, A RAW GASOLINE SMELL WAS DETECTED, INVESTIGATION WITH IGNITION ON, GASOLINE WAS SPRAYING FROM FUEL LINE. *TR
View all Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO.
Investigation PE03050 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Closed
Opened:
FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC ELDORADO
- 1990 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 3 complaints
- 1991 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 3 complaints
- 1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 5 complaints
- 1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 7 complaints
- 1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 12 complaints
- 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO (current)
- 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 35 complaints
- 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 36 complaints
- 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 19 complaints
- 1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 12 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 27 complaints
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