Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with Cadillac before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
THE PARKING PAWL INSIDE THE ATUOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY NOT COMPLETELY ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK (P) POSITION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE.
1978131 · 167 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the fuel hose connections from the engine fuel pressure regulator to the fuel rail and certain fuel hose connections between the gas tank and the engine fuel rail may leak because of hose deterioration creating a fire hazard.
1977087 · 3,420 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL. THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT WHEN ACTIVATED MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY OR MAY NOT REMAIN DEACTIVATED FOLLOWING A BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION.
1976136 · 2,780 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
United States records (NHTSA) · 1
These are NHTSA campaigns for 1977 Cadillac Eldorado vehicles sold in the United States. They are not Canadian recalls: NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data, and a US campaign may have no Canadian counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in Canada, go by the Transport Canada listing above and Cadillac's Canadian VIN lookup.
THE TRANSMISSIONS HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RETURN SPRING LOAD ON THE TRANSMISSION LOCKING PAWL. WHEN THE PARK POSITION IS SELECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER, THE PARKING PAWL MAY NOT ENGAGE.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
78V252000 · 6,155 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1977 Cadillac Eldorado recall questions
Transport Canada lists 3 recalls for the 1977 Cadillac Eldorado model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection. NHTSA lists 1 United States campaign for the US-market model, shown separately; a US campaign may have no Canadian equivalent.
Enter your VIN in Cadillac's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Cadillac dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Cadillac's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Cadillac dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Cadillac's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Cadillac dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Cadillac Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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