5.3
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 17,667 miles
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I have had problem with my 2000 Catera every since I bough it, first the seat would not heat, put the key in and it would not turn, tires wore out in less than a year, driver side door is coming a part, glove compartment lock broken, belt broke car ran hot had to get a new radiator, check engine light on, secondary air injection hose failures, this car has been in the shop more times than out, junk, and G M does nothing to help, water pump went out, heater coil hose leaking, vaule cover gasket replace, all before 60,000 miles.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
The consumer stated that the tires wore out prematurely. The dealer confirmed that the tie rod was bent out of shape. As a result the consumer had to replace all four tires at 6,000 miles. The left front inside wire was showing.
- Coshocton, OH, USA
Consumer replaced the tires with the same brand, and the tires wore down to the wire. Vehicle was aligned at 6000 miles.
- Coshocton, OH, USA
The tires last on this car only 12-20000 mi. This according to the dealer service manager is due to a design flaw within the front suspension.
- Canfield , OH, USA
Orginal equipment tires are the incorrect size for vehicle. According to dealer vehicle was manufactured for european racing. Dealer also stated that a design flaw maybe the cause of tire failure.
- Cansfield, OH, USA
- Blue Springs, MO, USA