2001 Cadillac Eldorado Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,850 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.
“Ignition switch cylinder wires that disable starter break and car will not start . The dealer said this happens on almost every 2001 cadilac equipped with the resistance chip on the key. The message says wait 3 minute and restart the car. The 2001 Cadillac Eldorado ESC only has 44,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10290002, filed 2009-10, 44,000 miles“While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic can not duplicate the problem at this time. The technician had to replace the sensor a and b as the sensor was loosing it's signal.”
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Cadillac Eldorado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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