Owners have filed 27 complaints
about the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado with NHTSA between 2003 and 2020.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 9 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 60
Against the median year of the Cadillac Eldorado. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
29.6% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 36
21% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2000 compares with every other Cadillac Eldorado
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
210.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
210.5%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
947.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
421.1%
150,000+ miles
210.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 2003peak 2Jul 2020
Recalls on the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 1999235152 units in Canada
Emissions
On certain vehicles, the crankshaft position sensors may fail and cause an intermittent engine chuggle, stall or possible long starting crank time and/or a no-start condition, as well as illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). Correction: Dealers will replace both crankshaft position sensors.
Recall 199921362 units in Canada
Steering
On certain vehicles, the inner tie rod nuts may be loose, which could result in separation of a tie rod. Separation of a tie rod could cause unexpected steering input in some maneuvers and could cause a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will check the torque of the inner tie rod nuts and if necessary, adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A BURNING SENSATION ON HIS RIGHT FOOT AND NOTICED THAT AN UNKNOWN HOT LIQUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND, IN THE PROCESS, SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000. UPDATED 04/06/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10818698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Whittier, CA1 injured
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT FELT A BURNING SENSATION ON HIS RIGHT FOOT AND NOTICED THAT AN UNKNOWN HOT LIQUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND, IN THE PROCESS, SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10785044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesStanford, CTCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE YELLOW SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000. PAM
NHTSA complaint #10609039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesStanford, CTCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE YELLOW SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000. PAM
NHTSA complaint #10609039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,900 milesStamford, CTCrash1 injured
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC EL DORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. EIGHT DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED THE CRASH HOWEVER, THE CONTACT COULD NOT CONFIRM THE EVENTS LEADING TO THE CRASH BECAUSE SHE SUFFERED SHORT-TERM MEMORY LOSS AS A RESULT OF STRIKING HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10477133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 94,000 milesCorning, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DEAR NHTSA, CADILLAC GM SHIPPED THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE WITH A KNOWN HEAD GASKET ISSUE INVOLVING THE THREADING AND THE SHORTNESS OF THE HEADBOLTS, WHEN THE THE COOLANT FLOWS THROUGH THE ENGINE, THE HEAT OF THE COOLANT GOING THRU THE HEAD GASKETS RIPS AND SHREDS THE HEADBOLTS CAUSING A FAILING HEAD GASKET, WHEN THE THREADING ON THE HEADBOLTS STARTS TO SHRED APART FROM HEAT, THE HEAD GASKET CANNOT HOLD CAUSING OVERHEATING CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO BLOW, GM KNOWINGLY SHIPPED ALL NORTHSTAR ENGINES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND STILL HAS NOT RECALLED IT, THE MODELS AFFECTED BY THIS AWFUL PROBLEM 1992-2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS/SLS 1992-2002 CADILLAC ELDERADO ESC/ETC 1992-2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE . THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED THESE VEHICLES TO BE SENT TO THE GRAVE AND HAS COSTED MANY CADILLAC OWNERS INCLUDING MYSELF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS, THESE CARS WOULD LEAVE THE LOT WITH THAT ISSUE AND BLOW THERE HEADS WITHIN 40,000 MILES, GM PURPOSELY MANUFACTURED THESE CARS LIKE THAT BECAUSE THE COST TO REPAIR IS ALMOST 5,000 DOLLARS, THEY MANUFACTURED MULTIPLE MODELS WITH THIS ISSUE, HOW HAVE YOU NOT RECALLED THESE VEHICLES! FIX THIS! HOW COULD THEY DO THIS TO US? THEY RIPPED US OFF 10 YEARS AND DIDN'T MANUFACTURE A FIX UNTIL 2005,
NHTSA complaint #11340812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 94,000 milesCorning, CA
ENGINE
DEAR NHTSA, CADILLAC GM SHIPPED THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE WITH A KNOWN HEAD GASKET ISSUE INVOLVING THE THREADING AND THE SHORTNESS OF THE HEADBOLTS, WHEN THE THE COOLANT FLOWS THROUGH THE ENGINE, THE HEAT OF THE COOLANT GOING THRU THE HEAD GASKETS RIPS AND SHREDS THE HEADBOLTS CAUSING A FAILING HEAD GASKET, WHEN THE THREADING ON THE HEADBOLTS STARTS TO SHRED APART FROM HEAT, THE HEAD GASKET CANNOT HOLD CAUSING OVERHEATING CAUSING THE HEAD GASKET TO BLOW, GM KNOWINGLY SHIPPED ALL NORTHSTAR ENGINES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND STILL HAS NOT RECALLED IT, THE MODELS AFFECTED BY THIS AWFUL PROBLEM 1992-2002 CADILLAC SEVILLE STS/SLS 1992-2002 CADILLAC ELDERADO ESC/ETC 1992-2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE . THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED THESE VEHICLES TO BE SENT TO THE GRAVE AND HAS COSTED MANY CADILLAC OWNERS INCLUDING MYSELF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS, THESE CARS WOULD LEAVE THE LOT WITH THAT ISSUE AND BLOW THERE HEADS WITHIN 40,000 MILES, GM PURPOSELY MANUFACTURED THESE CARS LIKE THAT BECAUSE THE COST TO REPAIR IS ALMOST 5,000 DOLLARS, THEY MANUFACTURED MULTIPLE MODELS WITH THIS ISSUE, HOW HAVE YOU NOT RECALLED THESE VEHICLES! FIX THIS! HOW COULD THEY DO THIS TO US? THEY RIPPED US OFF 10 YEARS AND DIDN'T MANUFACTURE A FIX UNTIL 2005,
NHTSA complaint #11340812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rosemead, CA
SEATS
CPSC:SEATS IN 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO SUDDENLY DETERIORATED AND WIRING INSIDE CUSHIONS SEAMS EXPOSED AS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FELT ELECTRICAL PULSATING SENSATIONS FROM BACK AND BACK OF THIGHS CLOSE TO THE BACKS OF NEAR LEFT KNEE FOR DRIVER AND RIGHT KNEE FOR PASSENGER. *DT THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH CHAIRS SEEM TO BE ELEVATED TOWARDS THE BOTTOM, NEAR THE BACK END SEAMS, AND SLANTS DOWNWARD FROM THE BACK OF KNEES TO WHERE THE BOTTOM AND TOP CONNECT. THIS CAUSED SEVERE PAINFUL SPASMS TO LOWER BACK AREA AND LEFT SIDE LEG PAIN.
NHTSA complaint #11074785 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jackson, CA
ENGINE
ENGINE TURNS OFF FOR NO REASON WHILE GOING UNDER 40 MILES. HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND IT WILL START RIGHT UP AGAIN. USUALLY ON CITY STREETS, IN MOTION. WE THINK MOST OF THE TIME AFTER TURNING.
NHTSA complaint #10897668 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A BURNING SENSATION ON HIS RIGHT FOOT AND NOTICED THAT AN UNKNOWN HOT LIQUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND, IN THE PROCESS, SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 183,000. UPDATED 04/06/16*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10818698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Whittier, CA1 injured
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT FELT A BURNING SENSATION ON HIS RIGHT FOOT AND NOTICED THAT AN UNKNOWN HOT LIQUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND, IN THE PROCESS, SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10785044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesStanford, CTCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE YELLOW SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000. PAM
NHTSA complaint #10609039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesStanford, CTCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE YELLOW SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000. PAM
NHTSA complaint #10609039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,600 milesAlbert LEA, MN
ENGINE
THE CAR HAS BEEN OVERHEATING SINCE 83600 MILES. WE CHANGED THE THERMOSTAT AND IT STILL DID THE SAME THING. TOOK TO CADILLAC DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. WENT GOT THE CAR AND PAID PRICE 3 DAYS LATER IT WAS OVERHEATING AND ANTIFREEZE WAS DISAPPEARING. FILLED THE RADIATOR UP WITH ANTIFREEZE AND IT DISAPPEARED AGAIN. WE CHANGED THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE AND FLUSHED THE RADIATOR AND TRIED IT AGAIN. THE COOLANT DISAPPEARED AGAIN AND NO SIGN OF A LEAK. WHERE IS THE ANTIFREEZE GOING. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE HEAD GASKET OR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. I AM UNEMPLOYED AND DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO HAVE THIS DONE. I CAN NOT FIND WORK WITHOUT A VEHICLE. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR AT 75000 MILES. THIS CAR RAN LIKE A CHARM UNTIL I TOOK IT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AT THE CADILLAC DEALER AND THEY PUT THE WRONG OIL IN THE ENGINE. BY THE WAY THIS ENGINE IS THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE. THE MILEAGE NOW IS AT 84000 MILES. ALL CADILLAC DEALERS I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO PREVIOUSLY HAVE ALWAYS USED MOBILE OIL. THEY WERE TRYING TO TELL ME THIS OTHER OIL IS THE SAME. OBVIOUSLY THIS WAS NOT THE SAME. IT WRECKED MY CAR AND NOW I CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX IT. THIS CAR HAS THE YEARS ON IT BUT NOT THE MILES FOR THE YEARS. WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE TO TEAR AN ENGINE APART WITH THIS LOW OF MILES ON IT. CARS ARE TO LAST TO 250,000 MILES WELL THIS ONE HAS NOT EVEN MADE IT TO 100,000 MILES. I WOULD REALLY LIKE SOME HELP GETTING THIS VEHICLE FIXED. IF THIS IS THE WAY CADILLAC'S ARE I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CADILLAC IN MY LIFE.
NHTSA complaint #10577523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,530 milesRoseville, MN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH THE ENGINE QUIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE I-35W BRIDGE OVER THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN MINNEAPOLIS. I MANAGED TO COAST SAFELY TO A STOP ON AN EXIT RAMP ABOUT 200 FT FROM BOBBY AND STEVE'S AUTO WORLD. THEY SPENT FOUR HOURS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM WAS. THEY FOUND THE ECS FUSE HAD BLOWN BUT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED ITS FAILURE EVEN AFTER FOUR HOURS OF WORKING ON THE CAR. THEY REPLACED THE FUSE AND EVERYTHING BEGAN WORKING PROPERLY. THE PROBLEM HAD NOT RECURRED AS OF THIS DATE. I BOUGHT A PACKAGE OF FIVE10 AMP REPLACEMENT FUSES AND PUT THEM IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT ECS FUSE SUPPLIES THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE, THE AGR VALVE, THE EVAPORATOR CANISTER PURGE VALVE, THE IGNITION ONE RELAY, THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR, AND THE TRANS AXLE.
NHTSA complaint #10568855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,900 milesStamford, CTCrash1 injured
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC EL DORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. EIGHT DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED THE CRASH HOWEVER, THE CONTACT COULD NOT CONFIRM THE EVENTS LEADING TO THE CRASH BECAUSE SHE SUFFERED SHORT-TERM MEMORY LOSS AS A RESULT OF STRIKING HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10477133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Seneca, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MY 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO HAS HAD THE "CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSORS" REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR (2000).ALTHOUGH GM HAS "TSB"'S OUT FOR THIS PROBLEM THEY CLAIM MINE IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE VIN # IS NOT THE SAME AS THE ONE INDICATED ON THIS PARTICULAR "TSB" SAME CAR----SAME TROUBLE !!!!!!! .THEY WILL NOT HONOR IT. THIS SEEMS TO ME LIKE SAYING "WE'LL FIX THE BLUE ONES,BUT NOT THE BLACK ONES". THIS IS MY 3RD CADILLAC------& MY LAST !!!!!!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10240182 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 57,000 milesWatertown, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT MADE A WHINING NOISE FROM THE BEARING. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON JULY 14, 2008 AND NO REPAIRS HAVE YET BEEN MADE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 57,000.
NHTSA complaint #10234381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesSolon, OH
SUSPENSION:REAR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO SWAY LEFT TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OR GREATER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEAT TREATMENT FOR THE REAR KNUCKLE BUSHINGS CAUSED THE FAILURE. AS OF OCTOBER 16, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,600.
NHTSA complaint #10205826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,425 milesLucasville, OH
STEERING
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE AN INVOICE. THE ATTEMPTS HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10150147 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO ENGINE FAILURE AND CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER'S LACK OF RESPONSE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, THE A/C AND THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW HAD BECOME INTERMITTENT. THE CONSUMER HEARD A METAL ON METAL CRUNCHING NOISE. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW SEVERAL PIECES OF METAL SCATTERED ON THE ROAD. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED BECAUSE ONE OF THE CONNECTING RODS EXPERIENCED AN INTERNAL FAILURE AND CRASHED THROUGH THE BACK OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED A YEAR AGO AND HAD DIED AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10134505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO ENGINE FAILURE AND CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER'S LACK OF RESPONSE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, THE A/C AND THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW HAD BECOME INTERMITTENT. THE CONSUMER HEARD A METAL ON METAL CRUNCHING NOISE. THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SAW SEVERAL PIECES OF METAL SCATTERED ON THE ROAD. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED BECAUSE ONE OF THE CONNECTING RODS EXPERIENCED AN INTERNAL FAILURE AND CRASHED THROUGH THE BACK OF THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED A YEAR AGO AND HAD DIED AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10134505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 595,195 milesGrovetown, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR STALLS IN TRAFFIC, POWER STEERING OFF,HAS TO BE RESTARTED. HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN 2 MONTHS.
NHTSA complaint #10125585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 19,550 milesSwampscott, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE QUIT AT APPROX 30 MPH. COASTED TO STOP. ENGINE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS THE 3RD OCCURRANCE IN PAST SIX MONTHS.
NHTSA complaint #10093110 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,000 milesSmithville, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONSUMER HEARD TAPPING NOISES IN THE ENGINE WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IN THE COLD. *PH AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE DECARBONIZED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS OF RESOLVING THE PROBLEM, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REBUILT.
NHTSA complaint #10066874 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,152 milesN. Myrtle Beach, SC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CRANKING SENSOR FAILURES.
NHTSA complaint #10058242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesHomer Glen, IL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR DRIVEN THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUMES. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK THERE WAS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED 3 TO 4 TIMES AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE ALREADY HAD A HEALTH CONDITION BUT DUE TO THE FUMES, SHE WOULD EXPERIENCE AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE SULFUR AND SULFA BASED PRODUCTS. (HEADACHES, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING) *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10046335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesHomer Glen, IL
STRUCTURE:BODY
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR DRIVEN THE CONSUMER SMELLED FUMES. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK THERE WAS A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED 3 TO 4 TIMES AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE ALREADY HAD A HEALTH CONDITION BUT DUE TO THE FUMES, SHE WOULD EXPERIENCE AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO THE SULFUR AND SULFA BASED PRODUCTS. (HEADACHES, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING) *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10046335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Drexel Hill, PA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, WITHOUT ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES,PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
NHTSA complaint #10032243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oldsmar, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THERE WERE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. *MR *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10021984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.