10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Apr 292002

Catera 6-cyl

  • miles
Attachment to vehicle owner's questionnaire (voq) - VIN # [xxx]. no summary listed for above vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Oxon Hill, MD, USA

problem #6

Jan 011998

Catera

  • miles
ABS system and traction control systems fail numerous times. Always when applying the brakes at any speed on any surface. Failure also occurs when vehicle is not moving (when depressing the brake to shift from park). The dealer has not solved the problem permanently, simply fixing it for a few weeks at a time. The ABS and traction control always fail at precisely the same time.

- Pleasant Gap, PA, USA

problem #5

Oct 281998

Catera

  • miles
This is a seriously unsafe vehicle. No safety defect (s) mentioned in summary.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #4

Jun 051999

(reported on)

Catera

  • miles
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 have replace 4 tires. The car intermittently dies while driving. The dealer is unable to replicate the problem and says Cadillac just do that sometimes! my daughter ended up in the median of 71 hwy after the car died at 70 miles per hr. The dealer has replaced the battery, the starter, many various doorlock parts and harness wiring, ABS wiring, traction control wiring, and worked on the ignition switch. The problems still occur. We now carry a hammer with us to break out of the car in an emergency should the doorlocks not work.( dot number: Tire size: Fits cater )

- Bentonville, AR, USA

problem #3

Nov 231997

Catera

  • miles
ABS system locked up causing vehicle to loose control.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 111998

Catera

  • miles
Consumer has been experiencing continuous problem with brake failure. While driving and when applying brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop properly, it appears to be skipping before it stops. Vehicle been in/out of shop on several occasions and condition cannot be resolved. Also, at this time the dealer informed consumer that the vehicle is in need of a complete brake overhaul, and the cost would go to the consumer. Dealer notified.

- Romulus, MI, USA

problem #1

Apr 251997

Catera

  • miles
Vehicle's brakes are squealing and if braking hard vehicle vill pull to the right. Brakes were made in germany.

- Huntingdon , PA, USA