1980 Cadillac Eldorado

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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0Owner complaints

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

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Official recalls

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80V003000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

Jan 15, 1980

TWO SCREWS WHICH SECURE THE SHIFT LINKAGE BRACKET MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE GEAR POSITION INDICATED ON THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR MAY DIFFER FROM THE ACTUAL GEAR POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT".

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Not supplied

Remedy: DEALER WILL SECURELY TIGHTEN SCREWS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, WITHOUT CHARGE.

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NHTSA investigations

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