Major Problems with 2000 Cadillac Catera Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Cadillac Catera

2000 Cadillac Catera AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 53000 miles

2000 Cadillac Catera SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 1

2000 Cadillac Catera SIDE/WINDOW Victims: 1 Mileage: 48000 miles

Browse 2000 Cadillac Catera complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and TIRES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Cadillac Catera owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving the vehicle the car stalled without cause. when we attempted to stop the car due to the car...	13 ~ 28149 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving the vehicle the car stalled without cause. when we attempted to stop the car due to the car...	7 ~ 49301 miles
TIRES orginal equipment tires are the incorrect size for vehicle. according to dealer vehicle was manufactured for european racing. dealer also	6 ~ 17667 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine stalled while driving without warning has occurred twice already. *ak...	5 ~ 16343 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the consumer had three life threatening experiences with the vehicle. where the vehicle would shut off while driving on the...	5
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac catera. the contact stated that the front passenger side airbag deployed without warning....	4 ~ 77049 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer was traveling around 50mph on highway and felt a vibration inside of vehicle. was able to pull over onto...	4
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have had problem with my 2000 catera every since i bough it first the seat would not heat put...	3 ~ 33333 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph the abs light illuminated and the speedometer was inoperable. the vehicle was	3 ~ 53667 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: the contact activated both front seat warmers for a period of at least five minutes. she and the passenger...	3 ~ 43477 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL extremly hesitant shifting. failure to downshift on command. rapid throttle position change causes transmission to 'hang in limbo'(sometimes for 2	3
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle stalled the vehicle had been to the dealership on 8 occasions.*jb...	3 ~ 25000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving consumers wife heard what sounded like a gun shot with a bullet crashing through the passengers front side...	3 ~ 26159 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer had three life threatening experiences with the vehicle. where the vehicle would shut off while driving on the...	3
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac catera. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while stopped. the contact successfully...	2 ~ 35000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES safety and operational hazard: both of the front doors do not open from the outside or inside while unlocked. we...	2 ~ 98000 miles
STEERING constant problem since the purchase of vehicle. such as steering problems quivering on the road burning smell etc. as of...	2 ~ 27796 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving the vehicle the car stalled without cause. when we attempted to stop the car due to the car...	2 ~ 40000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while turning a corner at 10 mph consumer's vehicle was broad sided on the right side by another vehicle. there...	2 ~ 46000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlamp adjustment is defective. headlights cannot be aimed properly due to internal breakage. this is apparently common to all models	2 ~ 51000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving instrument warning lights will illuminate and vehicle will shut off losing all power. dealer has been contacted. *ak...	2 ~ 36500 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this has occurred serveral times without warning or dealer able to diagnose to resolve....	2
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN extremly hesitant shifting. failure to downshift on command. rapid throttle position change causes transmission to 'hang in limbo'(sometimes for 2	2 ~ 50000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle's brakes locked up causing accident.*mr when the brakes locked the consumer spun around and hit a brick wall four...	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i would drive the catera right on the main busy road my car made a suicidal stop! i panic! immediately...	1
BODY > STRUCTURE i have had problem with my 2000 catera every since i bough it first the seat would not heat put...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have had problem with my 2000 catera every since i bough it first the seat would not heat put...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT while listening to the radio or cd player..when changing from source to source (cd to radio or radio to cd)...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph the abs light illuminated and the speedometer was inoperable. the vehicle was	1 ~ 88000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph the abs light illuminated and the speedometer was inoperable. the vehicle was	1 ~ 88000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2000 catera has had a power failure and electrical defects gasket and seals were replaced. *ts the crank sensor was...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2000 catera has had a power failure and electrical defects gasket and seals were replaced. *ts the crank sensor was...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM dt: problem began in november. while driving experienced a full system failure. the car would slowly slow down dashboard panel...	1 ~ 76000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING the consumer stated that the tires wore out prematurely. the dealer confirmed that the tie rod was bent out of...	1 ~ 6000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING complete steering lock for left turn capability of vehicle. *jb...	1 ~ 314280 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was serviced and the alternator had to be replaced. the other major problems have been repaired under warranty. *ak...	1 ~ 46000 miles
STRUCTURE while driving the entire back window seperated from the vehicle. the molding around the window is also gone. *mr the	1 ~ 50700 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT severe inside tire wear. car is on 3rd set of front tires at 30 000 miles. dealer says alignment will...	1 ~ 30000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION we have had 4 computerized front end aligments and 3 sets of tires before 18 611 miles and the dealership	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle would lose power and had no brakes. took vehicle to dealer and dealer indicated fuel line had been severed.	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE upon starting vehicle the key failed to turn in the ignition. dealer replaced the ignition lock cylinder 5 times but...	1 ~ 12000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer put key in switch and it would not turn the switch. consumer stated this is was second time this...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine light comes on intermittently. vehicle taken to dealer 7 times. oxygen sensor was replaced but this did not remedy	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving the sdm module failed and the seat belt pretensioners gas erupted. *slc...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING while driving instrument warning lights will illuminate and vehicle will shut off losing all power. dealer has been contacted. *ak...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when filling up fueltank fuel pump shut off. but when removing the nozzle gas came out of the fuel filler	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE when filling up fueltank fuel pump shut off. but when removing the nozzle gas came out of the fuel filler	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the front door has on three occasions failed to close due to the frozen locking mechanism. nlm...	1

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