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1995 Cadillac Eldorado Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1995 Cadillac Eldorado has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 586,104 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 04V110000 2004-03-04 483,477 affected
Defect

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL…

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WITH A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FUEL RAIL. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSTALL A REVISED CHASSIS FUEL RETURN LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2004, FOR 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES. OWNERS OF 1995 CADILLACS AND 1996-1997 OLDSMOBILE AURORA WERE SENT…

AIR BAGS 98V115000 1998-05-26 102,627 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS CAN OCCUR DUE TO WATER INTRUSION.

Consequence

DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG WITHOUT WARNING COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) AND APPPLY A POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
8
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
7
4fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
2fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
1fires
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
1fires
ENGINE
1
1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
Total complaints29

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. The contact stated that there was a pin hole leak in the fuel line. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2020-10-01

“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 · reported 2017-06-24

“"takata recall car started to alarm for no reason when I opened the trunk with the key without unlocking doors then eventually engine would cut out in the middle of driving or car wouldn't start anymore because of the anti theft system disabling the starter. It's said to be a known issue with gm…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2016-05-09

“After routine oil change, a raw gasoline smell was detected, investigation with ignition on, gasoline was spraying from fuel line. *tr”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-04-18

“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the plastic fuel lines were not replaced with the stainless steel fuel lines. The gmc dealer was also…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-01-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. The contact stated that that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle and the engine failed to start. The contact noticed that there was a puddle located under the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-10-01

“Tl*the contact owns 1995 cadillac eldorado. The service air bag light began illuminating intermittently. Nhtsa campaign id number: 98v115000, air bags is related to his year, make, and model; however, the vin was not included in the recall. The contact is concerned about the safety risk since the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2009-09-07

“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 cadillac eldorado. While the contact was having the water pump changed on his vehicle, the mechanic informed him that there was a pinhole leak in the nylon fuel line. Prior to this information, the contact noticed that the vehicle was using more gas than normal. The…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2008-05-30

Defect investigations

Investigation EA04003 Opened 2004-02-03 · closed 2004-04-23

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

ON MARCH 3, 2004, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 94,000 MY 1995-97 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES (RPO L47 - VIN8 C) TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE FROM CRACKED FUEL RAILS AND, IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, CRACKED FUEL RETURN LINES. ACCORDING TO…

Investigation EA04003 Opened 2004-02-03 · closed 2004-04-23

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

ON MARCH 3, 2004, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 94,000 MY 1995-97 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES (RPO L47 - VIN8 C) TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE FROM CRACKED FUEL RAILS AND, IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, CRACKED FUEL RETURN LINES. ACCORDING TO…

Investigation EA04003 Opened 2004-02-03 · closed 2004-04-23

FUEL RAIL LEAKS

ON MARCH 3, 2004, GENERAL MOTORS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 94,000 MY 1995-97 OLDSMOBILE AURORA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES (RPO L47 - VIN8 C) TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE FROM CRACKED FUEL RAILS AND, IN SOME OF THE VEHICLES, CRACKED FUEL RETURN LINES. ACCORDING TO…

Investigation EA98004 Opened 1998-02-24 · closed 1998-06-16

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE03050 Opened 2003-10-30 · closed 2004-02-03

FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE

THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES USED IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED BY DANA.THE FUEL RAIL JUMPER TUBES WERE MADE OF MONOLAYER NYLON 12 (PA12).IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998, THE JUMPER TUBE MATERIAL WAS CHANGED FROM PA12 TO M-BOND (A MULTI-LAYER PTFE/PA12).IN ADDITION, ALL SERVICE PARTS PRODUCED SINCE THE END OF…

Investigation SQ97017 Opened 1997-07-02 · closed 1998-02-24

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

IF A 1995 CADILLAC INTERIOR IS EXPOSED TO SIGNIFICANT WATER INTRUSION, SUCH AS FROM WATER LEAKS, A WINDOW LEFT OPEN IN THE RAIN, OR DRIVING THROUGH HIGH WATER UP TO THE CARPET LEVEL, THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT (SIR) SYSTEM SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) CAN BE DAMAGED.IF THIS OCCURS, BOTH THE DRIVER…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Cadillac Eldorado as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.