Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Cadillac Eldorado

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 27 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V301000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,284
Reported to NHTSA
1999-10-29
Owners notified
1999-11-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system492,530 mi
Engine483,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling419,550 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine48,400 mi
Steering262,425 mi
Air bags162,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system155,000 mi
Seats1—
Service brakes162,000 mi
Structure: body155,000 mi
Suspension: rear168,000 mi
Unknown or other194,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1183,000 mi

The 1999 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.