Cadillac Eldorado Engine problems by year

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...

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.

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.

My wife purchased a 1999 cadillac eldorado in 2009 and it only had 38k miles on it. Now in 2016 it only has 103k miles on it but while driving the engine coolant temperature gauge will frequently go from 'normal' to 'engine hot - a/c off'. After shuting off the engine, letting it cool, and topping off the coolant level, the will operate in the 'normal' temperature range for several miles but then it will suddenly jump up to the 'engine hot - a/c off' range. The car is now at a repair shop and they have diagnosed...

Water pump leak after 50k miles. Had to be repaired 3 times. Possibly due to overheating when radiator cap was left loose.

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 cadillac eldorado. While driving at any speed, the instrument panel lights dimmed and the air conditioner compressor off, very low refrigerant, and service ride control warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician reset the computer; however, the failure recurred. In addition, there was a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 94v158000 (equipment) and 93v088000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 cadillac eldorado. While driving approximately 35 mph, the stop engine now warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact pulled over and observed that the oil was low in the vehicle. The contact had to add oil to the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gasket was leaking oil and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 02/05/16*lj

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.

Strong gasoline fumes noted when vehicle is parked in garage overnight

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 cadillac eldorado. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine began smoking. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle and called the fire department. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

From a complete stop the car suddenly accelerated as if I had floored the gas pedal. I braked hard and brought the car to a stop, the engine still racing. I turned off the engine, waited a while and restarted the car. Normal operation. I was too far for a tow, so I drove ~50 miles to my daughter's house. The car accelerated twice more at freeway speeds. Hard brake, pull to the side, shut off engine, restart, everything normal. This has happened 5 more times, twice with witnesses to see that I did not...

Cadillac eldorado. Consumer writes in regards to information on vehicle engine failures. *Smd the consumer stated the engine was repaired. However, it hasn't worked correctly since. *Jb

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...

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 cadillac eldorado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated continuously until the engine was turned off. The contact stated that the engine had overheated and he allowed the engine to cool. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the radiator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 11/15/13*cn the consumer stated the entire radiator was replaced. Updated 11/20/13

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac eldorado. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle started to overheat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and found that the water pump and the over pipe gasket were leaking. They replaced the water pump, the over pipe gasket and the thermostat but the failure continued to recur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated they were unable to find the problem for the failure and to take the vehicle to another mechanic to get a second opinion. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 184,320.