There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado, but owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Cadillac Eldorado problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner — 1
- Structure › Body › Trunk Lid — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 44,148 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2001 Cadillac Eldorado complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 127,000 miles · reported Feb 8, 2016
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 needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 04/22/2016
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 150,000 miles · reported Jan 10, 2013
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 was made aware of the failure and referred her back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 60,000 miles · reported Aug 24, 2011
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 failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 62,000 miles · reported Jan 20, 2011
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 the contact that the part was on a national back order and they were not aware of when the part would be available. The contact was placed on waiting list for the part. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 02/18/11
Vehicle Speed Control · at 30,982 miles · reported Mar 5, 2010
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 it again and I took it to the dealer at 30982 miles, which looked at me strangely, said they never heard of this. He called GM, an yes they had, was told to reprogram the computer, which they accomplished. All of the cases have been intermittent and still occur every once in a while. Especially when I…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (5 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 44,148 miles.
Are Cadillac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.