1999 Cadillac Eldorado Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 33%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Cadillac Eldorado, 33% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes would pulsate when applied. The dealership serviced the vehicle and noticed that the rotors needed to be replaced. The dealer only grounded the rotors down.”
NHTSA complaint #10053955, filed 2004-02, 26,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Cadillac Eldorado. The contact stated while driving at any speed the brakes engaged on their own and caused the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The stabilizer control light illuminated when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure within the steering sensor module. The dealer replaced the steering sensor module, but the failure was not repaired. The dealer test drove the vehicle, and was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 23,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10427546, filed 2011-09, 23,000 miles“1999 Cadillac el dorado. At approx 75,000 miles sudden failure of rear brake line (between two rear wheels) due to corrosion. Taken to dealership. Cost to repair $550.”
NHTSA complaint #10134884, filed 2005-08“Dt: the contact owns 1999 Cadillac Eldorado. In the owner's manual on page. 6-31 on brake wear it states that brake pads have built in indicators that will make a sound when new brakes are needed. The indicators do not work. There are two sides to the brake pads. On the Cadillac Eldorado it is wearing down quicker on the inside than on the outside. The inside brake pad wear down and there is metal to metal sound. Only the outside brakes have warning indicators. There are none on the inside. Contact explained this to the dealership and the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128799, filed 2005-08Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10017254Oct 31, 2005Abs light on diagnostic trouble code c1226 or unwanted abs or tcs activation.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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