Major Problems with 1999 Cadillac Catera Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Cadillac Catera

1999 Cadillac Catera TANK ASSEMBLY Victims: 2

1999 Cadillac Catera VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1

1999 Cadillac Catera UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 1

Browse 1999 Cadillac Catera complaints by category

Problems with GASOLINE, TIRES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Cadillac Catera owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving the vehicle stalls causing consumer to pump the accelerator. nlm...	11 ~ 6091 miles
TIRES the day after the car was purchased the consumer noticed the check engine light on the light came on several...	8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER consumer states the sunroof stays stuck in the open position and makes a loud cracking noise.*jb ...	8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states it's hard to take the key out the ignition and start the car at times.consumer stated it was...	7 ~ 25843 miles
STEERING consumer states the sunroof stays stuck in the open position and makes a loud cracking noise.*jb ...	7 ~ 7429 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle had electrical/ acceleration problems. accelerator pedal needed to be replaced.*ak...	6 ~ 43167 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine valves keeps breaking. the cd player keeps reading error. the right front fog light fell out of its	6
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states service engine soon light is on and the s light flashes while driving. vehicle was taking off as	5 ~ 12200 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise control system inoperative. yh...	5
FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer states the sunroof stays stuck in the open position and makes a loud cracking noise.*jb ...	5
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE the day after the car was purchased the consumer noticed the check engine light on the light came on several...	4 ~ 58500 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE malfunction doors - file on request...	4
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel pours onto the ground does not shut off automatically/ alarm and doors do not respond to keyless remote....	3
TREAD/BELT > TIRES two of the four tires were showing tread separation. metal was showing on inside of tires. all tires were showing	3
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC electric brake failure on abs causing the pedal to stiff and no fluid applied to the slave cylinders....	3
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the day after the car was purchased the consumer noticed the check engine light on the light came on several...	3
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states the sunroof stays stuck in the open position and makes a loud cracking noise.*jb ...	3
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not start intermittently. the sunroof opened the doors unlocked and the seat belts...	2 ~ 73000 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: the contact stated the rear passenger seat caught on fire while using the heater within the seat. there were...	2 ~ 81498 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING consumer states service engine soon light is on and the s light flashes while driving. vehicle was taking off as	2
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING all four tires were showing tread separation. metal was showing in front of tires. also rear tires were showing wear...	2 ~ 50973 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL accelerator does not give power from stop position unless the pedal is floor boarded. it will then creep up to...	2
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES upon arriving at the bank i attempted to open the door. using quite a bit of force i managed to...	2
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the engine valves keeps breaking. the cd player keeps reading error. the right front fog light fell out of its	2 ~ 29775 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY when driving on several occasions rear doors were not fully closed at a time when children were rear of vehicle....	2 ~ 24500 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY consumer states the sunroof stays stuck in the open position and makes a loud cracking noise.*jb ...	2
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states the sunroof stays stuck in the open position and makes a loud cracking noise.*jb ...	2
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac catera. the contact stated while driving 10 mph the vehicle stalled without any...	1 ~ 53000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my headlight assemblies (sealed beam) on 1999 cadillac catera are broken. these parts can not be repaired - bulbs will...	1 ~ 87000 miles
VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 1999 cadillac catera. after a rainstorm the contact would notice a large amount of water on...	1 ~ 60000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine shut off without warning while traveling at highway speed causing loss of power steering and braking. problem was diagnosed...	1 ~ 86900 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i purchased a 99 catera about two years ago and sense then this car is a cardboard box on wheels....	1 ~ 60000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i purchased a 99 catera about two years ago and sense then this car is a cardboard box on wheels....	1 ~ 60000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i purchased a 99 catera about two years ago and sense then this car is a cardboard box on wheels....	1 ~ 60000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i purchased a 99 catera about two years ago and sense then this car is a cardboard box on wheels....	1 ~ 60000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i purchased a 99 catera about two years ago and sense then this car is a cardboard box on wheels....	1 ~ 60000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: there was a problem with the airbag warning light coming on. when the consumer took vehicle to the dealership...	1 ~ 49182 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE recently purchased a 1999 cadillac catera with approx 49000 miles on vehicle. first day of purchase son was filling vehicle...	1 ~ 48101 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM my stopped working i took it to a mechanic and he said you need to call the dealer as soon...	1
WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 1999 cadillac catera. it has been the most trouble some car i have ever had. the engine...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i brought this vehicle at enterprise used car sales on april 30 2002. i was guaranteed a bumber-to-bumber inspection of...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states it's hard to take the key out the ignition and start the car at times.consumer stated it was...	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING fuel pours onto the ground does not shut off automatically/ alarm and doors do not respond to keyless remote....	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES consumer noticed a bubble on sidewall of left rear tire and replaced it six months later right front tire had...	1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS when applying abs brakes system locked up resulting in a collision in which vehicle hit a guardrail became airborne and...	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i contacted the bbb auto line and someone from gm(ms cass brass) call me offered me an extended warranty> then...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING the engine valves keeps breaking. the cd player keeps reading error. the right front fog light fell out of its	1
SUSPENSION the day after the car was purchased the consumer noticed the check engine light on the light came on several...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the day after the car was purchased the consumer noticed the check engine light on the light came on several...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states the sunroof stays stuck in the open position and makes a loud cracking noise.*jb ...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light continuously comes on. owner then started having problems with ignition system. vehicle had to be towed to...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING intermittently dash lights will become inoperable. when this happens driver does not know speed vehicle is traveling. dealer has been	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE when driving on several occasions rear doors were not fully closed at a time when children were rear of vehicle....	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS front seat head restraint too high causing driver to lean to the middle of the car in order to see	1

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