2001 Cadillac Eldorado Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* 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…”
“Tl* 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…”
“Air bag light stays on”
“Tl* 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…”
“Tl* 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…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac eldorado. While driving approximately between 20-30 mph the "check engine coolant" warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer…”
“Ignition switch cylinder wires that disable starter break and car will not start . The dealer said this happens on almost every 2001 cadilac equipped with the resistance chip on the key. The message says wait 3 minute and restart the car. The 2001 cadillac eldorado esc only has 44,000 miles on it.…”
“When I try to start my car the trunk and sometimes the gas cap comes open. I must then get out of my car and go to the rear and put the trunk and close the cap..........I am looking for others who have similar situations with their car. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.