1997 CADILLAC CATERA Structurebodydoor Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodydoor Issues in the 1997 CADILLAC CATERA
6 structurebodydoor 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebodydoor Complaints
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
#784377
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POWER DOOR LOCKS STICK, DOORS FINALLY STUCK, REPLACED POWER UNIT. *MJS
#855233
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DOOR WOULD INTERMITTENLEY FAIL TO UNLOCK/OPEN AFTER TURNING OFF IGNITION SWITCH. SOMETIMES CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO WAIT 40-45 MINUTE BEFORE VEHICLE RELEASES THE DOOR LOCK. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO CLIMB OUT THE WINDOW. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
#707235
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THIS CAR HAS HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE DEALER IS OFTEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM WHILE IN THE REPAIR SHOP. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED FOR ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS NATURE 19 TIMES, AND IN THE REPAIR SHOP 44 DAYS. IT HAS BEEN OUT OF THE SHOP 2 DAYS AND AGAIN THE DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LET US IN THE VEHICLE. THIS STARTED WITH THE REAR DOOR LOCK NOT LETTING US OUT OF OR INTO THE CAR. THE PROBLEM NOW AFFECTS ALL FOUR DOORS. THEY CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED USING THE REMOTE, THE KEY, OR MANUALLY. WE THEREFORE MUST EXIT AND ENTER USING THE WINDOWS. THE WINDOWS (ALL4) HAVE ALSO MALFUNCTIONED. THE DASH LIGHTS ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, REPLACE WIPER FLUID, ILLUMINATE WHEN THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM. THE O2 SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE ALIGNMENT ON THE WHEELS HAS ALSO CAUSED REPEATED PROBLEMS AND I...
#834122
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DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE ON COLD WEATHER. VEHICLE HAD TO GET WARM BEFORE DOOR WOULD CLOSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
#542463
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POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.
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
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
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