1998 CADILLAC CATERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
267
Owner Complaints
0
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.
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
THE WATER PUMP GAVE OUT. *TR
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
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.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC CATERA
- 1997 CADILLAC CATERA — 269 complaints
- 1998 CADILLAC CATERA (current)
- 1999 CADILLAC CATERA — 140 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC CATERA — 107 complaints
- 2001 CADILLAC CATERA — 38 complaints
- 2002 CADILLAC CATERA — 2 complaints
- 2003 CADILLAC CATERA — 3 complaints
Other CADILLAC Models
- CADILLAC SRX — 4,131 total complaints
- CADILLAC DEVILLE — 3,659 total complaints
- CADILLAC CTS — 3,088 total complaints
- CADILLAC ESCALADE — 2,120 total complaints
- CADILLAC SEVILLE — 1,049 total complaints
- CADILLAC DTS — 725 total complaints
- CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 633 total complaints
- CADILLAC STS — 609 total complaints