2000 CADILLAC CATERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
107
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 CADILLAC CATERA
The 2000 CADILLAC CATERA has received a total of 107 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (13 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (7 complaints), and Tires (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 CADILLAC CATERA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 CADILLAC CATERA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2000 CADILLAC CATERA
107 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CADILLAC CATERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
PASSENGER SIDE "CURTAIN" AIRBAG IN SEAT WENT OFF WHILE MY CAR WAS STOPPED AND ENGINE NOT RUNNING WITH NO CAUSE OR IMPACT WHILE NOT CLOSE TO ANYTHING IN A PARKING LOT.
I GOT IN MY CAR, 2000 CADILLAC CATERA WHICH WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT AND CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR AT THE SAME TIME REACHING BACK TO GET SEAT BELT AND "BANG" AN EXPLODING SOUND. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT AIR BACK EXPLODED, IN A PARKING SPOT. CAUSING, LESIONS, AND CONTUSIONS, ON THE LEFT ARM, AND A SPRAIN WRIST. ALSO, SCRAPE AND BRUISING OF SIDE, RIB AREA. ALSO, MY BOYFRIEND WAS IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT AND HE SUFFERED AN ASTHMA ATTACK FROM THE DUST.
OIL COOLER GAVE OUT CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL? IF YES, WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR A CLAIM? *TT
WHILE TRAVELING AN 8 MILE TRIP TO MY MOTHERS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 45 MILES PER HOUR THE SPEEDOMETER JUST STOPPED WORKING AND THE STEERING SEEMED TO TIGHTEN UP A LITTLE BIT THE NEXT TIME I DROVE THE CAR THE STEERING WAS HARD TO MANEUVER AND ITS ALMOST AS IF THE POWER STEERING IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I HAD THE POWER STEERING LOOKED AT AND IT IS FINE THE OIL LIGHT IS NOW ON 24/7 BUT THE OIL LEVEL IS FINE AND WAS JUST RECENTLY CHANGED. THIS CAR SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN PRODUCED BY CADILLAC IT IS NOTHING BUT A DISGRACE TO THE NAME. *TR
WHILE TRAVELING AN 8 MILE TRIP TO MY MOTHERS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 45 MILES PER HOUR THE SPEEDOMETER JUST STOPPED WORKING AND THE STEERING SEEMED TO TIGHTEN UP A LITTLE BIT THE NEXT TIME I DROVE THE CAR THE STEERING WAS HARD TO MANEUVER AND ITS ALMOST AS IF THE POWER STEERING IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I HAD THE POWER STEERING LOOKED AT AND IT IS FINE THE OIL LIGHT IS NOW ON 24/7 BUT THE OIL LEVEL IS FINE AND WAS JUST RECENTLY CHANGED. THIS CAR SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN PRODUCED BY CADILLAC IT IS NOTHING BUT A DISGRACE TO THE NAME. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2000 CADILLAC CATERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 CADILLAC CATERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 CADILLAC CATERA
General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 CADILLAC CATERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5640A — WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission.
02041A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND WATER PUMP - BACK ORDER. *TT
010602008 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
REVISION OF COOLING FAN AND MOTOR REPLACEMENT- AUXILIARY PROCEDURE *JG
01037 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOLE IN THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION HOSE BETWEEN THE CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE. *SLC
210201 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING NO GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) LOCATION. *TT
220101 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY CANNOT BE EASILY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. *TT
010100 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH REPORTS OF INTERMITTENT P0300 - P0306 ECU DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SETTING ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
4573 — AIR BAGS
AIR BAG INDICATOR IS ON DTC 52 IN SDM. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 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 — 267 complaints
- 1999 CADILLAC CATERA — 140 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC CATERA (current)
- 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