1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
The 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail (3 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO, potentially affecting up to 8,611 vehicles.
Recall 97V183000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 8,611 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, HEARSES AND LIMOUSINES. THE CANISTER PURGE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES WAS MISROUTED.
Consequence: THE HARNESS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE LINKAGE PREVENTING RETURN TO A CLOSED THROTTLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE HARNESS, CORRECT AS NECESSARY, AND INSTALL A PLASTIC TIE STRAP TO THE HARNESS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 8-450-4863293. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
STRONG GASOLINE FUMES NOTED WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT
STRONG GASOLINE FUMES NOTED WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM ONE OF THE FUEL LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,500.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF FUEL ON THE GROUND. SHE ALSO SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FUEL RAIL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND IS NOT BEING DRIVEN DUE TO THE SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 92,000. UPDATED 08/14/09. *LJ UPDATED 08/17/09. *JB
View all Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
3003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442 SMALL LEAK DETECTED, INSPECT AT FUEL FILLER NECK. *MJ
990601010C — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE COLD/KNOCK/TICK NOISE. *TT
010857008 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK DIAGNOSIS GUIDE. *TT
010861002 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE ENGINE FRAME TO VEHICLE MOUNTING INSULATOR BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT
290900 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON ELIMINATING SECONDARY IGNITION ACTIVITY INDUCED INTO THE RIGHT SIDE HARNESS. *TT
000525003 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN UNDERHOOD NOISE; TRACTION ENGAGED MASSAGE; ABS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1225 SET. *TT
839013 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE THFT DETERRENT SYSTME ACTIVATES WHEN UNLOCKING THE DOOR WITH A KEY. *YC
98877164 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME COMMENTS ABOUT A NO ENGINE BRAKING CONDITION OR A SEVERL SECOND DELAY WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE D3 POSITION. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC ELDORADO
- 1993 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 7 complaints
- 1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 12 complaints
- 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 29 complaints
- 1996 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 35 complaints
- 1997 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 36 complaints
- 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO (current)
- 1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 12 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 27 complaints
- 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 20 complaints
- 2002 CADILLAC ELDORADO — 12 complaints
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