1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO Recall

Campaign:
97V183000 on 10/27/1997
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
02/28/1997 - 08/29/1997
Affected:
8,611
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.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper routing of the harness, correct as necessary, and install a plastic tie strap to the harness.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin late october or early november 1997.owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO TSBs (61)

Bulletin:
735023A
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Experiencing noise coming from front brakes. *yc
Bulletin:
98838310
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Fuel gauge fluctuates between full and empty when tank is full. *yc
Bulletin:
98838206
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
No interior lights when opening unlocked door in low light conditions. *yc
Bulletin:
98877164
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding no or delayed engine braking. *yc
Bulletin:
98877165
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Concerns with a delayed or harsh engagement from park to reverse or drive to reverse. *yc
Bulletin:
98877164
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Some comments about a no engine braking condition or a severl second delay when the shift lever is placed in the d3 position. *yc
Bulletin:
98877165
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Experiencing harsh garage shift, harsh or delayed engagement of park to reverse or drive to reverse. *yc
Bulletin:
98876524
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Subject regarding on- board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *yc
Bulletin:
838310A
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Concerns of fuel gauge fluctuates between full and empty when tank is full. *yc
Bulletin:
831704
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
Bulletin:
839013
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the vehicle thft deterrent systme activates when unlocking the door with a key. *yc
Bulletin:
990601010
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some customers may complain about a engine cold / knock / tick noise. *tt
Bulletin:
990730015
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates, speedometer fluctuates/inoperative, cruise control/torque converter clutch inoperative. *mjs
Bulletin:
990308005
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Experiencing clunk, rattle or metal to metal noise from front of vehicle. *tt
Bulletin:
839606
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Trunk mounted 12 cd changer ejects intermittently. yd
Bulletin:
990730015A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp illiminates, speedometer fluctuates / inoperative, cruise control / torque converter clutch inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
838206A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the interior lights do not come on when opening a door in low light conditions, if the vehicle is not locked and the rke transmitter or key cylinder is not activated prior to opening the door. *tt
Bulletin:
000525003
Component:
032200 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning
Summary:
Some customers may comment on an underhood noise; traction engaged massage; abs warning lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code c1225 set. *tt
Bulletin:
290900
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information on eliminating secondary ignition activity induced into the right side harness. *tt
Bulletin:
150201
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
This product technical information concerns an intermittent stumble or stall condition. some customers may comment that intermittently they experience a stumble or stall condition when coming down to a stop. in most instances the engine
Bulletin:
010301
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Information message concerning the power steering system applicable to 1998 through 2000 model year cadillacs. *tt
Bulletin:
010301
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Concerns with the power steering systems. *tt
Bulletin:
010861002
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
This bulletin is being issued to revise the engine frame to vehicle mounting insulator bolt torque specification. *tt
Bulletin:
0008110005A
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding repair kit for sagging/separation/warping of the rear quarter trim panel. *tt
Bulletin:
010857008
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding general waterleak diagnosis guide. *tt
Bulletin:
020232003
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Some customers may comment on a steering vibration, shudder or moan noise during low speed turning/parking maneuvers. *tt
Bulletin:
070202
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Some customers may comment about a steering vibration, shutter or moan noise during low speed turning parking maneuvers. *tt
Bulletin:
020601009
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some customers may comment on higher than expected oil consumption. *slc
Bulletin:
020232003A
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Some customers may comment on a steering vibration, shudder or moan noise during parking maneuvers. *tt
Bulletin:
020601009A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Higher than expected oil consumption. *tt
Bulletin:
030850005
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Front heated seat inoperative / cold. *tt
Bulletin:
990601010B
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Engine cold/knock/tick noise. *tt
Bulletin:
063003
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
This purpose of this vme message is to clarify installation instructions for a blower motor used on previous body style cadillacs with the northstar engine. *tt
Bulletin:
00222A
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Uneven right front brake wear with the right front outboard pad being worn an amount inconsistent with the rest of the front brake pads. *tt
Bulletin:
020601009C
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Higher than expected oil consumption. *tt
Bulletin:
030601027
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers of enhancements to crankcase, oil distribution plate and oil pan sealing by using rtv sealant. *tt
Bulletin:
030137002
Component:
138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
Summary:
Revised hvac blower motor installation procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
030844005B
Component:
138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:
Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
990601010C
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine cold/knock/tick noise. *tt
Bulletin:
01771
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
4.0l l47, 4.6l ld8, l37, lh2 engine coolant or oil leak.*mr
Bulletin:
01792
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
4.0l l47, 4.6l ld8 l37 engine water pump cover p/n 12571913- thermostat loose. also including model 2003 cadillac eldorado. *mr
Bulletin:
02038
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr
Bulletin:
3001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Volume is only controlled using steering wheel controls. *tt
Bulletin:
3003
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442 small leak detected, inspect at fuel filler neck. *mj
Bulletin:
3015
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Multiple stabilitrak/precision control codes such as c1282, c1283, c1284, c1285, c1287, and c1288 exist on delphi bosch 5.0 or 5.3 systems. *tt
Bulletin:
040730034
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Service engine soon (ses) light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741, torque converter clutch (tcc) excessive slip, transaxle chuggle, slip/surge. *tt
Bulletin:
3300
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Abs light on diagnostic trouble code c1226 or unwanted abs or tcs activation. *tt
Bulletin:
3687
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Missing camshaft intermediate drive shaft plug - service vme. *tt
Bulletin:
3951
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Knockig noises or excessive oil consumption. vehicles with ld8 or l37 4.6l v8 engines. *kb
Bulletin:
08-089
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Buick\cadillac\chevrolet\gmc\hummer\oldsmobile\pontiac\saab\saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer r
Bulletin:
08089-B
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
Bulletin:
PIC5913
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a supplemental inflatable restraint lamp, service vehicle soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. techni
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
17-NA-016
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing p/n 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
Bulletin:
17-NA-016
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing p/n 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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