This manual covers the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado down to its exact year, engine and trim, pairing the ESC and ETC 4.6L V8s (VIN Y, LD8 and VIN 9, L37) with the torque values and diagnostic steps Cadillac actually published for those powertrains, not a generic Eldorado-era approximation.
Engines covered
- 4.6L V8 (281 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- ESC
- ETC
Known issues on the 2000 Eldorado. One recall is on federal record for this model year, covering the tie rod assembly: the inner tie rod nuts can loosen, and separation of a tie rod can produce unexpected steering input and increase the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 30 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.
Whether you're inspecting the tie rod linkage after this recall or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM specification for your specific 2000 Eldorado.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS ARE LOOSE AND CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD.
SEPARATION OF A TIE ROD CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED STEERING INPUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL CHECK AND ADJUST THE VEHICLE TOE-IN AND TIGHTEN THE INNER TIE ROD NUTS TO THE SPECIFIED
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected mo
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the deal
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
Showing the 8 most recent of 157 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE YELLOW SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRU
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ELDORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE YELLOW SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRU
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC EL DORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIR
FROM THE DAY THE CAR WAS DELIVERED, THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE WINDSHIELD. IT APPEARED TO BE DIRTY OR ???? COULD NOT GET A CLEAR VISION. FINALLY IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AREA OF APPROX
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 AC
Showing the 5 most serious of 34 complaints filed with NHTSA.
