1998 CADILLAC CATERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

267

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 1 Fire

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

12

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA

The 1998 CADILLAC CATERA has received a total of 267 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (20 complaints), Tires (19 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (17 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA

267 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 20
Tires
Complaints: 19 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 17 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 16
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 13
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 7
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 6 1 Fire 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 6
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 5
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 5
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemlines And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10445554 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
ENGINE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OIL PRESSURE THAT STAY BELOW MINIMUM AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP. FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. HAVE ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND SHIFTING PROBLEM. *TR
#10445554 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
ENGINE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OIL PRESSURE THAT STAY BELOW MINIMUM AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP. FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. HAVE ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND SHIFTING PROBLEM. *TR
#10445554 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
ENGINE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OIL PRESSURE THAT STAY BELOW MINIMUM AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP. FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. HAVE ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND SHIFTING PROBLEM. *TR
#10354486 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | | N/A miles
THE WATER PUMP GAVE OUT. *TR
#10350460 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | 70,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1998 CADILLAC CATERA WHEN ANOTHER CAR RAN A STOP SIGN FORCING MY WIFE'S CAR INTO A COLLISION T-BONING THE OTHER CAR. THE APPROXIMATE SPEED OF OUR CAR DURING THE IMPACT WAS AT LEAST THIRTY MILES PER HOUR. OUR CADILLAC WAS WRITTEN OFF IN THE ACCIDENT HOWEVER EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS A HARD FRONT END COLLISION THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN OUR CAR. MY WIFE SUSTAINED SOME INJURIES HOWEVER BECAUSE SHE WAS WEARING HER SEAT BELT SHE WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL 4 DAYS LATER! *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA

General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

00294 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE REPLACEMENT IS ONLY AVAILBLE FROM GMSPO AS A SHORT BLOCK. *MJ

01317 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

RADIO INOPERATIVE WITH KEY ON, AUTO DOOR LOCK FEATURE DISABLED, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR DOES NOT ENGAGE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1255 STORED IN THE RADIO. RADIO MAY WORK IN RAP OR ACCESSORY UNTIL THE DOOR IS OPENED. *TT

10232002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TIMING BELT MARKS SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM USED ON THREE LITER ENGINES. *TT

02041 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

THIS MESSAGE IS TO HELP DEALERS WITH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02041 - CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. *TT

09272002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEYS AND TENSIONER PULLEY AND WATER PUMP MAY FAIL. *TT

053102 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM - SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURES OF THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT, IDLER AND TENSION PULLEYS AND / OR THE WATER PUMP. *TT

010602005 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS IN THE RED ZONE AND / OR THE OVERHEAT LIGHT IS ON. THE VEHICLES DOES NOT OVERHEAT. *TT

200601 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAKS AT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER COVER. *TT

01037 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

GENERAL MOTORS HAS CONDUCTED A VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A HOLE IN THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION HOSE BETWEEN THE CHECK VALVE AND SHUT-OFF VALVE. *TT

00042A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE RUBBER HUB AND METAL RIM OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY MAY FAIL. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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