10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Cadillac Catera Owner Comments

problem #6

May 302001

Catera 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The consumer is experiencing the following: The engine is overheating/there's a loud tapping sound, the brakes are grinding on the right side, the power locks at times won't unlock/must play with the floor shifter, and the clock was repaired. The dealer suggested that nothing was wrong with the vehicle, in reference to the engine. Scc

- River Rouge, MI, USA

problem #5

Dec 281999

(reported on)

Catera

  • miles
Power door locks stick, doors finally stuck, replaced power unit.

- Studio City, CA, USA

problem #4

Dec 241998

Catera

  • miles
Door would intermittenley fail to unlock/open after turning off ignition switch. Sometimes consumer would have to wait 40-45 minute before vehicle releases the door lock. Consumer would have to climb out the window. Dealer notified.

- New Orlean, LA, USA

problem #3

Jun 051999

(reported on)

Catera

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This car has had ongoing problems with various electrical components. The dealer is often unable to replicate the problem while in the repair shop. The car has been serviced for electrical malfunctions of various nature 19 times, and in the repair shop 44 days. It has been out of the shop 2 days and again the door locks will not let us in the vehicle. This started with the rear door lock not letting us out of or into the car. The problem now affects all four doors. They cannot be locked or unlocked using the remote, the key, or manually. We therefore must exit and enter using the windows. The windows (all4) have also malfunctioned. The dash lights ABS, traction control, replace wiper fluid, illuminate when there is not a problem. The O2 sensor has been replaced. The alignment on the wheels has also caused repeated problems and I have replace 4 tires. The car intermittently dies while driving. The dealer is unable to replicate the problem and says Cadillac just do that sometimes! my daughter ended up in the median of 71 hwy after the car died at 70 miles per hr. The dealer has replaced the battery, the starter, many various doorlock parts and harness wiring, ABS wiring, traction control wiring, and worked on the ignition switch. The problems still occur. We now carry a hammer with us to break out of the car in an emergency should the doorlocks not work.( dot number: Tire size: Fits cater )

- Bentonville, AR, USA

problem #2

Mar 151998

Catera

  • miles
Driver's door would not close on cold weather. Vehicle had to get warm before door would close. Dealer notified.

- Hartford, CT, USA

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problem #1

Nov 091998

(reported on)

Catera

  • miles
Power door locks failed.

- Port Saint, FL, USA

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