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Aug 11, 2019 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON

Aug 11, 2019 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON

Feb 8, 2016 Power Train 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES, THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEED...

Feb 8, 2016 Power Train 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES, THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEED...

Jan 10, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STABILIZATION ENGAGE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jan 10, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STABILIZATION ENGAGE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Aug 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FA...

Aug 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FA...

Jan 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE PARKED THE TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE SERVICE AND STEERING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED WHO BOTH TOLD T...

Jan 20, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE PARKED THE TRACTION CONTROL, BRAKE SERVICE AND STEERING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED WHO BOTH TOLD T...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,982 mi

CAR ACCELERATES WHEN PARKING INTO ANGLE PARKING SPACE. IT DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES AFTER I PURCHASED IT USED WITH APROX 26,000 MILES. AT FIRST ,I THOUGHT IT WAS ME HITTING THE BRAKE AN ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME. I BEGAN TO BE CAREFUL WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO COVER THE BRAKE PEDAL ONLY. IT DID I...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,982 mi

CAR ACCELERATES WHEN PARKING INTO ANGLE PARKING SPACE. IT DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES AFTER I PURCHASED IT USED WITH APROX 26,000 MILES. AT FIRST ,I THOUGHT IT WAS ME HITTING THE BRAKE AN ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME. I BEGAN TO BE CAREFUL WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE TO COVER THE BRAKE PEDAL ONLY. IT DID I...

Dec 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 20-30 MPH THE "CHECK ENGINE COOLANT" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...

Dec 11, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 20-30 MPH THE "CHECK ENGINE COOLANT" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...

Oct 27, 2009 Electrical System 44,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WIRES THAT DISABLE STARTER BREAK AND CAR WILL NOT START . THE DEALER SAID THIS HAPPENS ON ALMOST EVERY 2001 CADILAC EQUIPPED WITH THE RESISTANCE CHIP ON THE KEY. THE MESSAGE SAYS WAIT 3 MINUTE AND RESTART THE CAR. THE 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO ESC ONLY HAS 44,000 MILES ON IT. *...

Oct 27, 2009 Electrical System 44,000 mi

IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER WIRES THAT DISABLE STARTER BREAK AND CAR WILL NOT START . THE DEALER SAID THIS HAPPENS ON ALMOST EVERY 2001 CADILAC EQUIPPED WITH THE RESISTANCE CHIP ON THE KEY. THE MESSAGE SAYS WAIT 3 MINUTE AND RESTART THE CAR. THE 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO ESC ONLY HAS 44,000 MILES ON IT. *...

Jul 2, 2009 Structure 25,000 mi

WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR THE TRUNK AND SOMETIMES THE GAS CAP COMES OPEN. I MUST THEN GET OUT OF MY CAR AND GO TO THE REAR AND PUT THE TRUNK AND CLOSE THE CAP..........I AM LOOKING FOR OTHERS WHO HAVE SIMILAR SITUATIONS WITH THEIR CAR. *TR

Jul 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR THE TRUNK AND SOMETIMES THE GAS CAP COMES OPEN. I MUST THEN GET OUT OF MY CAR AND GO TO THE REAR AND PUT THE TRUNK AND CLOSE THE CAP..........I AM LOOKING FOR OTHERS WHO HAVE SIMILAR SITUATIONS WITH THEIR CAR. *TR

Jul 2, 2009 Structure 25,000 mi

WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR THE TRUNK AND SOMETIMES THE GAS CAP COMES OPEN. I MUST THEN GET OUT OF MY CAR AND GO TO THE REAR AND PUT THE TRUNK AND CLOSE THE CAP..........I AM LOOKING FOR OTHERS WHO HAVE SIMILAR SITUATIONS WITH THEIR CAR. *TR

Jul 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 25,000 mi

WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR THE TRUNK AND SOMETIMES THE GAS CAP COMES OPEN. I MUST THEN GET OUT OF MY CAR AND GO TO THE REAR AND PUT THE TRUNK AND CLOSE THE CAP..........I AM LOOKING FOR OTHERS WHO HAVE SIMILAR SITUATIONS WITH THEIR CAR. *TR

Dec 3, 2008 Tires 44,148 mi

I PURCHASED 4 NEW GOODYEAR ASSURANCE COMFORT TREAD TIRES ON 10/01/2008. ON 12/02/2008 I HAD A BLOW-OUT TO THE SIDE WALL (OUTER) OF THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER TIRE. I WAS TRAVELING 30MPH. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES.(CLAUDE NOLAN CADILLAC). I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE COULD...

Dec 3, 2008 Tires 44,148 mi

I PURCHASED 4 NEW GOODYEAR ASSURANCE COMFORT TREAD TIRES ON 10/01/2008. ON 12/02/2008 I HAD A BLOW-OUT TO THE SIDE WALL (OUTER) OF THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER TIRE. I WAS TRAVELING 30MPH. I HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES.(CLAUDE NOLAN CADILLAC). I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE COULD...

Jul 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *TR

Jul 25, 2007 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *TR

Jul 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *TR

Jul 25, 2007 Unknown Or Other 75,000 mi

2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. *TR

Mar 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL MADE CONTACT WITH THE FLOORBOARD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES AT 9,000, 23,000 AND 33,000 MILES. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTAC...

Mar 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKE PEDAL MADE CONTACT WITH THE FLOORBOARD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES AT 9,000, 23,000 AND 33,000 MILES. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTAC...

Dec 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 CADILLAC WITHOUT WARNING LOST BOTH STEERING AND BRAKING ON TWO OCCASIONS. *TS THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF A MALFUNCTIONING CRANK SENSOR AND RESULTED IN THE ENGINE LOSING POWER. THE CONSUMER HAS FILED THREE FORMAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, TWO WITH THE DEALER AND ONE WITH THE MAN...

Dec 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001 CADILLAC WITHOUT WARNING LOST BOTH STEERING AND BRAKING ON TWO OCCASIONS. *TS THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF A MALFUNCTIONING CRANK SENSOR AND RESULTED IN THE ENGINE LOSING POWER. THE CONSUMER HAS FILED THREE FORMAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, TWO WITH THE DEALER AND ONE WITH THE MAN...

Sep 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

DT: THE BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED AND WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 7,000 MILES. THIS WAS ON FEBRUARY 28, 2003. THE REAR ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 8,000 MILES. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 9,000 MILES. THE REAR ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 11,000 MILES. THE FRONT AND...

Sep 22, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

DT: THE BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED AND WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 7,000 MILES. THIS WAS ON FEBRUARY 28, 2003. THE REAR ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 8,000 MILES. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 9,000 MILES. THE REAR ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AT 11,000 MILES. THE FRONT AND...

Sep 9, 2005 Seats

2001 ELDORADO ETC SEAT BACK RECLINED WHILE DRIVING.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Seats

2001 ELDORADO ETC SEAT BACK RECLINED WHILE DRIVING.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System 17,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. THE TECHNICIAN HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSOR A AND B AS THE SENS...

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System 17,700 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. THE TECHNICIAN HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSOR A AND B AS THE SENS...

Sep 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS, MY MOTHER DROVE TO GROCERY STORES, PARKED HER 2001 EL DORADO CADILLAC, SHOPPED, GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND PUT IT REVERSE, TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE, PUT IT IN DRIVE, BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE FIRST TIME SHE ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN. THE SECOND TIME SHE EN...

Sep 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS, MY MOTHER DROVE TO GROCERY STORES, PARKED HER 2001 EL DORADO CADILLAC, SHOPPED, GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND PUT IT REVERSE, TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE, PUT IT IN DRIVE, BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE FIRST TIME SHE ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN. THE SECOND TIME SHE EN...

Jul 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES NUMEROUS TIMES BUT IT FAILED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED ...

Jul 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES NUMEROUS TIMES BUT IT FAILED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED ...

May 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER.*AK

May 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALER.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Steering

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS IF THE BELT BLEW OUT. THE DEALER CAN NOT TELL WHICH PART FAILED BUT REPLACED BOTH POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PINION UNIT. *YH

Mar 12, 2002 Steering

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS IF THE BELT BLEW OUT. THE DEALER CAN NOT TELL WHICH PART FAILED BUT REPLACED BOTH POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PINION UNIT. *YH

Mar 12, 2002 Steering

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS IF THE BELT BLEW OUT. THE DEALER CAN NOT TELL WHICH PART FAILED BUT REPLACED BOTH POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PINION UNIT. *YH

Mar 12, 2002 Steering

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS IF THE BELT BLEW OUT. THE DEALER CAN NOT TELL WHICH PART FAILED BUT REPLACED BOTH POWER STEERING PUMP AND RACK AND PINION UNIT. *YH

Feb 24, 2002 Interior Lighting

1ST TIME---INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON. 2ND TIME---SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE. ODOR BAD ENOUGH TO MAKE ME UPCHUCK--CHECKED UNDER HOOD, TRUNK, EMERGENCY BRAKE, INSIDE TOP OF CAR---NOTHING. DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.

Feb 24, 2002 Interior Lighting

1ST TIME---INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON. 2ND TIME---SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE. ODOR BAD ENOUGH TO MAKE ME UPCHUCK--CHECKED UNDER HOOD, TRUNK, EMERGENCY BRAKE, INSIDE TOP OF CAR---NOTHING. DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.

Dec 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE DOES NOT DROP TO IDLE RPM (750) BUT REMAINS HIGH, ANY WHERE FROM 1200-3000 RPM AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLEF ACCELERATE UP TO 60MPM. SEVERAL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND ENGINEER LOCATED "FRAYED" WIRE AND "TAPED" OVER IT. CAR HAS BEEN RETURNED TO OWNER FOR THE 4TH TIME. THIS IS A FOLL...

Dec 7, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE DOES NOT DROP TO IDLE RPM (750) BUT REMAINS HIGH, ANY WHERE FROM 1200-3000 RPM AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLEF ACCELERATE UP TO 60MPM. SEVERAL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND ENGINEER LOCATED "FRAYED" WIRE AND "TAPED" OVER IT. CAR HAS BEEN RETURNED TO OWNER FOR THE 4TH TIME. THIS IS A FOLL...

Nov 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE SENSOR FAILED, THE ENGINE REMAINED IN HIGH RPM (1500-2200), VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO BRING UNDER CONTROL. CAR SPEED REMAINED AT 40MPH WITHOUT USE OF ANY ACCELERATION. ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. VEHICLE RETURNED TO DEARLERSHIP FOR REPAIR THE NEXT DAY.

Nov 30, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE SENSOR FAILED, THE ENGINE REMAINED IN HIGH RPM (1500-2200), VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO BRING UNDER CONTROL. CAR SPEED REMAINED AT 40MPH WITHOUT USE OF ANY ACCELERATION. ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. VEHICLE RETURNED TO DEARLERSHIP FOR REPAIR THE NEXT DAY.

Jun 22, 2001 Electrical System

UNDER CERTAIN LIGHTING CONDITIONS ELECTRONIC GAUGES ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE NOT VISIBLE, AND CANNOT BE READ BY DRIVER OR PASSENGER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES ON A BRIGHT SUNNY DAY INSTRUMENT PANEL BACK LIGHTING IS NOT ...

Jun 22, 2001 Electrical System

UNDER CERTAIN LIGHTING CONDITIONS ELECTRONIC GAUGES ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE NOT VISIBLE, AND CANNOT BE READ BY DRIVER OR PASSENGER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES ON A BRIGHT SUNNY DAY INSTRUMENT PANEL BACK LIGHTING IS NOT ...