1995 Cadillac Eldorado: problems, recalls and reliability

“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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2015

“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. The contact stated that that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle and the engine failed to start. The contact noticed that there was a puddle located under the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician diagnosed that there was a fuel leak and the return line was fractured. The vehicle was repaired. However, the fuel odor persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2014

“Tl*the contact owns 1995 cadillac eldorado. The service air bag light began illuminating intermittently. NHTSA campaign id number: 98v115000, air bags is related to his year, make, and model; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since the air bag could fail to deploy during a crash. The current mileage was 136,000 and the failure mileage was 134,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2009

“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. While the contact was having the water pump changed on his vehicle, the mechanic informed him that there was a pinhole leak in the nylon fuel line. Prior to this information, the contact noticed that the vehicle was using more gas than normal. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. NHTSA campaign id number 04v110000 (fuel system gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/ piping/ and fittings) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 120,000. Updated 7/3/08 *cn updated”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2008

“On november 21, 2007 I received a recall for 1995 eldorado cadillac fuel rail construction cracks or deteriorates causing fire in the engine compartment. On novemebr 23, 2007 10:00am drove car 6 miles to shopping center parked car went in came out started car would not start im immediately back fired and went up in flames. From under the hood to back seat. The car is not repairable. Gm has not done anything to correct the problem which is my loss, leaving me without a vehicle for nearly four months. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2007

“Tl-* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. The vehicle was idling in the driveway and burst into flames. The vehicle had not been driven for quite sometime. However, the owner would start the vehicle frequently. The current and failure mileage was 65,000. The contact stated that there were no injuries. The fire and police department were called , and the contact received a police and fire department reports. The vehicle was towed. The contact has photos of the vehicle. There was a previous recall for the fuel system, and the vehicle was repaired. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2007

“04v110000/fuel rail tubing. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have the recall work done. The consumer discovered that the recall work was not done. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and explained what had taken place. The manufacturer informed the consumer that the work had been done. Provide further details. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2004