4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,000 miles

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problem #2

Sep 042003

(reported on)

Catera 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles
The consumer stated the headlight assembly deteriorated, which caused a misalignment of the headlights. Dealer had been contacted. Cadillac refused to pay for the cost of each headlight replacement. The consumer felt this should be a recall.

- Altamonte Springs, FL, USA

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problem #1

Nov 012001

Catera

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer can hear grinding and loud noises in the brakes, brake pads and rotors have been replaced twice. Consumer states he has never experienced any noise or grinding in the brakes until the vehicle was serviced for replacement of brakes and rotors. Since replacement of the brakes and rotors, consumer is still experiencing loud noises and grinding in the brake system. Consumer states the car was being serviced for a light bulb replacement.

- Oxon Hill, MD, USA

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