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2000 Cadillac Eldorado recalls and problems

1 recall and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado.

1
recalls
23
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Cadillac Eldorado recalls

Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly

NHTSA campaign 99V301000 · reported October 29, 1999 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 1,284 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
The risk
Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 22, 2020 · Engine · 94,000 miles

DEAR NHTSA, CADILLAC GM SHIPPED THE NORTHSTAR ENGINE WITH A KNOWN HEAD GASKET ISSUE INVOLVING THE THREADING AND THE SHORTNESS OF THE HEADBOLTS, WHEN THE THE COOLANT FLOWS THROUGH THE ENGINE, THE HEAT OF THE COOLANT GOING THRU THE HEAD GASKETS RIPS AND SHREDS THE HEADBOLTS CAUSING A FAILING HEAD GASKET, WHEN THE…

Feb 21, 2018 · Seats

CPSC:SEATS IN 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO SUDDENLY DETERIORATED AND WIRING INSIDE CUSHIONS SEAMS EXPOSED AS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FELT ELECTRICAL PULSATING SENSATIONS FROM BACK AND BACK OF THIGHS CLOSE TO THE BACKS OF NEAR LEFT KNEE FOR DRIVER AND RIGHT KNEE FOR PASSENGER. THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH CHAIRS SEEM TO BE…

Aug 22, 2016 · Engine

ENGINE TURNS OFF FOR NO REASON WHILE GOING UNDER 40 MILES. HAVE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND IT WILL START RIGHT UP AGAIN. USUALLY ON CITY STREETS, IN MOTION. WE THINK MOST OF THE TIME AFTER TURNING.

Jan 7, 2016 · Visibility · 183,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A BURNING SENSATION ON HIS RIGHT FOOT AND NOTICED THAT AN UNKNOWN HOT LIQUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND, IN THE PROCESS…

Oct 21, 2015 · Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT FELT A BURNING SENSATION ON HIS RIGHT FOOT AND NOTICED THAT AN UNKNOWN HOT LIQUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED…

Eldorado model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 12320
2001 01800
2002 01020

All Cadillac Eldorado years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado, the most recent reported on October 29, 1999 (Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).
How many 2000 Cadillac Eldorado complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 23 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 22, 2020.