This factory service and repair manual for the 1992 Cadillac Eldorado is built around this exact year, engine and trim, so the specifications and procedures inside are the ones Cadillac published for a car powered by the 4.9L V8 (VIN B) rather than a generic stand-in from another model year.
Engines covered
- 4.9L V8 (300 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
- Touring
Known issues on the 1992 Eldorado. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the steering rack and pinion: the intermediate shaft to steering rack lower coupling pinch bolt may be missing, and if the shaft disengages as a result, the driver loses steering control, which can lead to an accident. Owners have filed 32 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.
Whether you're inspecting the steering coupling for that missing pinch bolt or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1992 Eldorado.
THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT TO STEERING RACK LOWER COUPLING PINCH BOLT MAY BE MISSING.
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT OCCURS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCE
INSTALL PINCH BOLT.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR KIT FOR SAGGING/SEPARATION/WARPING OF THE REAR QUARTER TRIM PANEL. *TT
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
RUBBING NOISE WITHE THE FRONT WHEELS TURNED TO THE FULL LOCK POSITION (CUT OUT NOTCH IN WHEELHOUSE LINER AND/OR TRIM CORNER OF WHEELHOUSE EXTENTION). *TW
Showing the 8 most recent of 10 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
AT 40-50MPH WHILE TRYING TO STOP, BRAKES JAMMED OR FROZE AND DID NOT STOP, RESULTING IN A REAREND COLLISION, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
AT 40-50MPH WHILE TRYING TO STOP, BRAKES JAMMED OR FROZE AND DID NOT STOP, RESULTING IN A REAREND COLLISION, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED LEFT, OUT OF CONTROL, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY. *DSH
VEHICLE'S FRONT LEFT TIRE BLEW OUT. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS CHANGING LANES WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK THE MEDIAN. *SCC *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CO
Showing the 5 most serious of 36 complaints filed with NHTSA.
