1997 CADILLAC CATERA Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 1997 CADILLAC CATERA
8 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CADILLAC CATERA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CADILLAC CATERA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. ON MAY 2, 2007 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE ANTIFREEZE LINE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 80,100, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,600.*AK
#567108
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WHILE DRIVING, THE WATER PUMP EXPERIENCED AN INTERNAL FAILURE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VALVES. *SLC
#8009919
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WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM WATER PUMP. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#785682
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TIMING BELT FAILED DUE TO FAULTY WATER PUMP, AND RESULTED IN EXTENSIVE VALVE TRAIN DAMAGE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURS FREQUENTLY. *YH
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PURSHASED CAR WITH 69961 MILES FOR $9935. SECOND DAY OF PURSHASE IN SHOP FOR OVERHEATING. 32 DAYS AFTER PURSHASE IN SHOP FOR WATERPUMP AT A COST OF $420. 3 MONTH AFTER PURSHASE IN SHOP FOR $1400 FOR FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS TO GET LINE UP. AFTER DRIVING 14300 MILES TIMING BELT TENSIONER BROKE, AN ESTIMATE OF $8000 FOR REPAIR. NOW A LAWN ORNAMENT. CAN NOT AFFORD TO REPAIR. THE DEALER (FERRIS AUTO CENTER), CADILLAC, AND GM WHICH IS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAR DON'T CARE!
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TIMING BELT FAILED DUE TO FAULTY WATER PUMP, AND RESULTED IN EXTENSIVE VALVE TRAIN DAMAGE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURS FREQUENTLY. *YH
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REPEATED ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
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ENGINE COOLANT LEAK.
Other 1997 CADILLAC CATERA Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
33 complaints
Suspensionfront
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
16 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
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