5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,667 miles

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problem #6

Nov 012007

Catera 6-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
Radiator, oil leaks, transmission, tires..all bad...worst car maker in this world (Cadillac) all parts have had to been repaired and replaced.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

problem #5

May 262007

Catera

  • miles
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

problem #4

Nov 082004

Catera 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
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

problem #3

Mar 112003

Catera

  • miles
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

problem #2

Sep 252001

(reported on)

Catera

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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

problem #1

Aug 012001

Catera

  • miles
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