10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,325 miles

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problem #8

Oct 012004

Catera 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,600 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Cadillac Catera. While driving at any speed the vehicle overheated. The contact noticed smoke coming from the hood and antifreeze leaking from the vehicle. On May 2, 2007 the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that there was a hole in the antifreeze line, but the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage is 80,100, and failure mileage was 58,600.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #7

May 122002

Catera

  • miles
While driving, the water pump experienced an internal failure, causing damage to the valves.

- Fort Atkinson, WI, USA

problem #6

May 152002

(reported on)

Catera

  • miles
Without any indication vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull vehicle over and noticed water leaking from water pump. Dealer has been notified.

- Ft Atkinson, WI, USA

problem #5

Sep 082001

Catera

  • miles
Timing belt failed due to faulty water pump, and resulted in extensive valve train damage. The consumer stated that the problem occurs frequently.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 182002

Catera

  • miles
Purshased car with 69961 miles for $9935. Second day of purshase in shop for overheating. 32 days after purshase in shop for waterpump at a cost of $420. 3 month after purshase in shop for $1400 for front control arms and rear wheel bearings to get line up. After driving 14300 miles timing belt tensioner broke, an estimate of $8000 for repair. Now a lawn ornament. Can not afford to repair. The dealer (ferris auto center), Cadillac, and GM which is in conjunction with the better business burear don't care!

- Warsaw, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 082001

Catera

  • miles
Timing belt failed due to faulty water pump, and resulted in extensive valve train damage. The consumer stated that the problem occurs frequently.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #2

May 011997

Catera

  • miles
Repeated engine coolant leaks

- Elmsford, NY, USA

problem #1

Jun 101998

Catera

  • miles
Engine coolant leak.

- Elmsford, NY, USA