10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,671 miles

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problem #11

Oct 102006

Eldorado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Cadillac Eldorado. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and heard a screeching noise coming from under the hood. The instrument panel indicated that the antilock brake system disengaged. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal again and the screeching noise recurred. After driving the vehicle for a few minutes, she pulled over and shut off the engine. She waited approximately one minute before restarting the vehicle and the ABS message was no longer displayed on the instrument panel. The contact spoke with the dealer and was informed that the failure was due to the brakes. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 97V064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), however, the contact believed it should be included. The failure mileage, purchase date, speed, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 63,155.

- Oregon City, OR, USA

problem #10

Dec 062006

Eldorado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
: the contact stated the ABS light illuminated on the dash. There was a NHTSA recall, # 97V064000, regarding the service brakes; hydraulic; antilock. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #9

Apr 202006

Eldorado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,382 miles
: the contact stated the vehicle makes noise and vibrates every time the brakes are applied. A variety of maneuvers are used to get the vehicle to brake effectively. The vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic determined the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module needed to be replaced.

- Portland, ME, USA

problem #8

Jul 062000

(reported on)

Eldorado

  • miles
When driving 30-35 mph and upon applying the brake pedal to make a normal stop gradually pulling the vehicle to the left, when the vehicle flipped over landing on the roof, totaling the vehicle. Also, injurying the driver. Recall number 97V064000 which indicate problem could result in a possible accident recall work was correct prior to the accident.

- Chatham, NJ, USA

problem #7

Sep 301997

Eldorado

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing brake problems. (attorney for consumer)nlm

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #6

Aug 141999

Eldorado

  • miles
While drivng at 35 mph and attempting to apply the brakes, there were no brakes which caused consumer to rear end another vehicle.

- Valencia, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 151999

Eldorado

  • miles
Intermittent problem with ABS system fail to to stop vehicle properly. Vehicle been inspected / repaired on three occasin and condition still occur. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

- Al Paso, TX, USA

problem #4

Jul 011997

(reported on)

Eldorado

  • miles
Experienced brake problems, recall work completed on the ABS system however problems still continue.

- Weston, CT, USA

problem #3

Mar 291998

Eldorado

  • miles
Consumer complaint is concerning ABS brake failure which was due to a defective module installed by dealer. Consumer's wife was driving on the street, was appraoching oncoming traffic and stopped vehicle. When consumer applied the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop, causing the vehicle to hit the rear of a vehicle ahead. Dealer notified and refuse to accept the defective part as a cause of the problem.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 191997

Eldorado

  • miles
Brakes vibrate, recall repair work completed however continues to vibrate.

- Weston, CT, USA

problem #1

Aug 201997

Eldorado

  • miles
Brakes squeal.

- Saginaw, MI, USA