NHTSA Complaint #8001778 — 1997 CADILLAC CATERA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8001778
Vehicle	1997 CADILLAC CATERA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Filed	January 8, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING HEARD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. SOON AFTER ,ENGINE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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