1997 CADILLAC CATERA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1997 CADILLAC CATERA
7 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CADILLAC CATERA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
TENSIONER PULLEY LOCKED UP. THE TENSIONER STOPPED TURNING. AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE DRIVE BELT SHREDDED LIKE SPAGHETTI AND THEN MELTED. I AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT BY APPLYING BRAKES AND THEN HAVING THE CAR TOWED. TOTAL REPAIR COST: $729. *TR
TIMING BELT, PULLEY AND WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT COST OVER $3700 TO FIX. BACK IN NOV. 2001, NOW THEIR IS COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE HEAD GASKET 6/04. CADILLAC HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THIS SITUATION AND INSISTS THIS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ENGINE PREVIOUS OVERHAUL.*AK
LOST ALL COOLANT, RADIATOR LIGHT ON, FUNNY BURNING SMELL, CAR TOWED. HEATER VALVE REPLACED, DEX COOL ANTI-FREEZE REPLACED. COOLING FAN ON CAR IS NOW COMING ON WHILE DRIVING, AIR CONDITIONING NOT WORKING, FUNNY MOTOR NOISE, CAR HAS TO GO BACK TO SHOP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST. CADILLAC 800# CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS. SOME GAUGES NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CAR PURCHASED -23,503 MILES- NOW HAVE 40,120 MILES. HAVE HAD TIRES REPLACED TWICE.*AK
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
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THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SLOW START WHEN BEING STARTED IN THE MORNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE BATTERY FAILED FOUR TIMES IN THREE DAYS. NLM THE VEHICLE STALLED (IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROARED FOR A WHILE), AND MAY HAVE DERIVED FROM THE ENGINE CAMSHAFT DRIVE TIMING BELT, IDLER, TENSIONER PULLEYS, AND THE WATER PUMP. SCC
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COOLANT HAD TO BE ADDED EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS AND THEN THE WATER PUMP FAILED, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE SELF DESTRUCTED DUE TO THE TENSION BEARINGS GOING ON THE TIMING BELT, BOTH BEARINGS WERE GONE WITH THE FAILED PULLEY SHEARING OFF THE RETAINING BOLT. *SLC
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THE BACK OF THE MAIN ENGINE BLOCK IS LEAKING OIL. * ET
Other 1997 CADILLAC CATERA Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
33 complaints
Suspensionfront
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint