1997 CADILLAC Catera Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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0 Recalls for 1997 CADILLAC Catera

Recall Date	Component	Summary

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4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 CADILLAC Catera

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On 7/30/2005 I purchased a 1997 Cadillac Catera VIN Number w06vr52r1vr044615 from Rio Auto Sales located at 15 Windy Hill Road Marietta GA 30060. The vehicle seemed to be working at the time of purchase. Two repairs listed in my contract to be repaired the next Saturday on 8/6/2005 were the trunk electric switch for opening and closing, and the 02 Censor because the check engine light was on. Joseph Cohen the sales person guaranteed to fix these repairs along with any other issues I may encounter with the vehicle. I returned the vehicle on 8/6/2005 at 9 am when the dealership opened as Joseph and I discussed. I returned at 4pm to only find the mechanic with the hood up and the interior torn apart with screws in the ash tray. He advised nothing had been corrected and I would need to bring the vehicle back one day during the week. I informed the mechanic that I work and could not afford to be without a vehicle. I then contacted Joseph Cohen on 8/8/05 to discuss the repairs not being complete. Joseph advised me to return the vehicle on 8/13/05 and all of the repairs would be handled the same day. On 8/8/05 I was forced to buy a battery from Goodyear just to make it to work. I contacted Joesph and explained the $90 charge. Joesph only agreed to pay me $25 (this is what he states his dealership pays for all of their batteries). As a comprise I agreed a $25 reimbursment would suffice. The car ran hot 3 times, the ac stopped working, oil began to leak all over the engine, the o2 censor was never repaired, the trunk was never repaired, and I was never reimbursed for the battery. I returned the vehicle to Goodyear on 8/12/05 to make sure nothing went wrong during the battery replacement. I then returned the vehicle to Rio Auto Sales on 8/12/05 a day earlier than orginally promised. I called each day to check the status of the vehicle only to be asked to call back the next day. I was forced to get a rental car to go to work. Finally on 8/19/05 during my lunch I visted the dealership. I was told the vehicle was not complete that the head gasket had to be replaced. I then told Joseph Cohen I no longer wanted to Cadillac. Joseph then offered to give me a loner until the Cadillac was repaired. I advised I live over and hour away and would not have anyway to return a loner.I also asked why this option was not given in the beginning. He advised that all of his loners were out and 8/19/05 was the first day he had that option. He then offered to sell me another vehicle. I only noticed one vehicle on the car lot that interest me. I was told that vehicle could not be sold to me because it was a cash vehicle only. I then requested my $1500 down payment back. Joseph Cohen advised he could not give me my money back that I had to wait indefinatley until the Cadillac was repaired or by another vehicle. I advised I needed a car to get to work and I should not have to be forced to continue business with him. Joseph then refused to give my down payment back. I advised Joseph I would file a lawsuit. It has been less than 30 days. Since 8/19/05 Rio Auto Sales has not contacted me or returned my $1500 down payment. I would like to take all available legal actions to have my money returned. I do not wish to do any business with Rio Auto Sales.

Date			Component
2011-05-12			air conditioning/heat
2011-05-12			exhaust/emission
2011-05-12			tire
2011-05-12			OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)

189 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 CADILLAC Catera

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Date			Component
2004-07-03			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10079215
2004-06-26			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10078836
2002-10-24			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 8021534
2014-01-07			STEERING ODI Number: 10558736
2009-03-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10262354
2007-05-03			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 10189683
2006-07-05			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 10161420
2005-12-15			STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID ODI Number: 10145296
2005-07-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH ODI Number: 10130420
2005-07-30			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ODI Number: 10130643
2004-12-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ODI Number: 10105316
2004-08-28			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10088743
2004-08-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10086158
2004-07-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10083696
2004-07-06			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10080395
2004-07-03			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10079215
2004-07-03			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10079214
2004-06-26			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10078836
2004-06-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10074892
2004-06-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10074571
2004-04-13			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10067057
2004-04-12			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL ODI Number: 10067039
2004-03-26			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10065044
2004-01-18			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE ODI Number: 10054381
2003-11-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10048306
2003-11-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ODI Number: 10042196
2003-09-29			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10040925
2003-08-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH ODI Number: 10032114
2003-09-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH ODI Number: 10032843
2003-08-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10032814
2003-09-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10027337
2003-07-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH ODI Number: 10029402
2003-06-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ODI Number: 10022053
2003-06-05			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10022438
2003-05-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| SUSPENSION \| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE ODI Number: 10016925
2003-02-08			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10005525
2003-01-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10000804
2003-01-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 10003913
2002-10-24			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 8021534
2002-11-07			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 8022356
2000-05-22			VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ODI Number: 9001229
2000-05-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ODI Number: 9001228
2002-08-13			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 8016211
2002-09-06			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 8018027
2002-10-11			TIRES:TREAD/BELT ODI Number: 8020737
2002-09-17			SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 8018810
2002-07-30			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 8015144
2002-07-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 8014359
2002-05-15			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 8009919
2002-06-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 8012763
2002-05-14			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 8009783
2002-07-10			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 8013708
2002-06-11			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 8011480
2002-03-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS ODI Number: 8005693
2002-02-20			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 8004303
2002-02-12			STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT ODI Number: 8003933
2002-03-04			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 8004901
2002-02-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 8003801
2002-02-14			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 8004078
2002-01-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 8001778
2003-08-07			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10032400
2002-11-05			STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 8022200
2001-09-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH ODI Number: 895793
2001-10-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 897228
2001-05-04			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 887474
2001-06-22			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 890986
2001-06-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 890921
2001-02-13			SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER ODI Number: 880482
2001-03-28			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 884507
2001-03-26			SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER ODI Number: 884087
2001-03-23			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES ODI Number: 884043
2001-04-05			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 885150
2000-11-15			STEERING ODI Number: 875035
2001-02-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ODI Number: 879552
2000-10-04			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 872286
2000-07-24			EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. \| SUSPENSION:FRONT \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 865890
2000-05-19			STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY \| SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 862173
2000-01-20			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 855233
1999-10-26			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 851781
1999-06-09			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW \| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 837941
1999-06-09			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS ODI Number: 839147
1999-01-28			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 834122
1998-11-30			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 831397
1999-03-02			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 832954
1998-08-14			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 826703
1998-10-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 829298
1997-12-01			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 819598
1998-05-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 823387
1998-05-15			VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ODI Number: 823351
1997-05-12			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 812171
2001-09-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 785682
2001-11-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 785775
1998-04-24			STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 780912
1998-10-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 780750
2002-12-11			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS \| TIRES ODI Number: 770738
1998-10-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 781331
1999-12-28			INTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 784377
1999-12-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 784377
1999-12-28			TIRES ODI Number: 784377
1999-12-28			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 784377
1999-12-28			STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ODI Number: 784377
1999-08-11			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ODI Number: 782828
2002-09-16			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ODI Number: 767231
2002-09-13			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ODI Number: 767144
2002-08-27			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 766321
2002-10-21			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 768693
2002-07-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 764337
2002-07-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ODI Number: 764471
2002-04-29			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 761316
2002-05-09			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS \| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR \| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY \| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR ODI Number: 761710
2002-05-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 762260
2002-04-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 760157
2002-03-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM \| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM \| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE ODI Number: 759801
2002-03-15			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 759404
2002-03-03			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 758872
2002-02-05			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 757825
2001-12-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 755763
2001-12-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 755369
2001-11-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 754780
2001-10-31			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 753957
2001-09-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 752388
2001-06-30			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 747619
2001-06-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 746289
2001-03-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ODI Number: 743034
2001-03-26			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 743031
2000-12-04			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS \| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 737277
2000-11-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR \| TIRES ODI Number: 736926
2000-05-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 722897
2000-03-30			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 720814
2000-01-14			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 717360
2000-01-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE \| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 716779
1999-09-24			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 711982
1999-06-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP \| STRUCT ODI Number: 707235
1999-03-20			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 704678
1999-02-01			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 608019
1999-02-01			STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE ODI Number: 608735
1999-02-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 608735
1999-09-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN ODI Number: 609676
1999-09-08			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ODI Number: 609577
1999-09-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS ODI Number: 609467
1999-02-01			EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ODI Number: 606236
1999-02-01			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 607502
1999-02-01			STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) ODI Number: 607502
1999-02-01			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT ODI Number: 607499
2002-10-10			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 567864
2002-07-03			VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ODI Number: 566469
2002-07-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS ODI Number: 566469
2002-07-03			WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS ODI Number: 566469
2002-07-03			EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ODI Number: 566469
2002-07-03			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 566469
2002-08-13			SUSPENSION:FRONT \| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM ODI Number: 567108
2002-08-13			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 567108
2002-08-13			STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 567108
2002-08-13			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 567108
2002-08-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 567173
2002-08-21			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS ODI Number: 567173
2002-08-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 567173
2002-06-24			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 566232
2002-06-24			POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 566232
2002-03-15			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 564739
2000-01-03			EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER \| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ODI Number: 558668
2000-01-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY \| TIRES \| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 558668
2000-01-03			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS ODI Number: 558668
2000-09-21			STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 554919
2000-10-12			SUSPENSION:FRONT \| SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 555993
2000-10-12			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER \| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ODI Number: 555993
2000-10-02			SUSPENSION:FRONT \| TIRES ODI Number: 555745
2000-10-02			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ODI Number: 555745
2000-06-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 552781
2000-06-19			TIRES ODI Number: 552702
2000-08-18			STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 553871
2000-08-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 553353
1999-06-24			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 546399
1999-06-08			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 546011
1998-12-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 542968
1999-02-17			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT ODI Number: 543927
1999-02-18			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 543854
1999-01-27			SUSPENSION:FRONT \| TIRES ODI Number: 543528
1998-11-09			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 542463
1998-11-09			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 542463
1998-08-28			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 540379
1998-07-07			AIR BAGS \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 537376
1997-12-11			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 526076
1997-10-22			STEERING ODI Number: 523757
1997-10-22			STEERING ODI Number: 523757
1997-10-31			TIRES ODI Number: 524116
1997-10-31			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 524116
1997-07-22			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ODI Number: 520025
2001-05-23			TIRES:SIDEWALL ODI Number: 745800

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0 Investigations for 1997 CADILLAC Catera

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58 Service Alerts for 1997 CADILLAC Catera

Date	Description
2019-11-22	353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-22	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-09-05	350000 EQUIPMENT This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-09-18	350000 EQUIPMENT This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-20	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-20	199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-20	350000 EQUIPMENT This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-09-20	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-05-09	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-15	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-12-04	353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-10-23	353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-10-23	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-12-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INFORMATION REGARDING THE 4L30-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE POLICY PROCEDURE. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-01-22	116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY CANNOT BE EASILY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-02-12	020000 SUSPENSION REPAIR GUIDELINES FOR THE CATERA CUSTOMER LETTER REGARDING TIRE WEAR / LEAD RIGHT (SERVICE BULLETIN 81-31-02). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-09-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL (ECC) HEAD BECOMING BLANK AND INOPERATIVE ON AN INTEMITTENT BASIS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-05-31	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURES OF THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT, IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND / OR WATER PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-05-01	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT BULLETIN REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING FAILURES OF THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT, IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND / OR WATER PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1997-06-01	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE TIMING COVER (FRONT ENGINE AREA) (SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-06-15	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOLE IN THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION HOSE BETWEEN THE CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-06-15	073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOLE IN THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION HOSE BETWEEN THE CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1997-04-01	180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CLUNK NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED WITH BRAKE PEDAL (RECALIBRATE CRUISE CONTROL). *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-02-22	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-01-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE REPLACEMENT IS ONLY AVAILBLE FROM GMSPO AS A SHORT BLOCK. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-06-20	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAKS AT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER COVER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-10-23	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE TIMING BELT MARKS SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM USED ON THREE LITER ENGINES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1997-05-01	116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION VARIOUS NOISES ON LOWER FREQUENCIES OF THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1997-05-01	136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONCERNS WITH SLAPPING OR FLOPPING NOISES FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-12-18	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0411 HAVING A FAILED AIR HOSE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-08-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE RUBBER HUB AND METAL RIM OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY MAY FAIL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-09-27	061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEYS AND TENSIONER PULLEY AND WATER PUMP MAY FAIL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-10-28	062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM DEALER INFORMATION REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02041 – CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS, AND WATER PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-10-01	062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND WATER PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-10-10	062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM THIS MESSAGE IS TO HELP DEALERS WITH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02041 – CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-05-31	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM – SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURES OF THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT, IDLER AND TENSION PULLEYS AND / OR THE WATER PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-07-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS IN THE RED ZONE AND / OR THE OVERHEAT LIGHT IS ON. THE VEHICLES DOES NOT OVERHEAT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-08-01	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY FAILURE – INSPECT / REPLACE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-08-01	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE RUBBER HUB AND METAL RIM OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY MAY FAIL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-10-01	022000 SUSPENSION:REAR INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
	140000 AIR BAGS AIR BAG INDICATOR IS ON DTC 52 IN SDM. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-01-01	138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-07-01	062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-07-01	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER SUBJECT ON REGARDING: REVISED THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *ET Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-06-15	073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (SAI) HOSE FAILURES – INSPECT / REPLACE HOSE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-07-01	020000 SUSPENSION SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN 195189 MAY EXHIBIT VEHICLE DRIFTS / LEADS TO THE RIGHT AND / OR FRONT TIRE INNER SHOULDER WEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-22	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM – CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND WATER PUMP – BACK ORDER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-03-01	121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS – DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TTT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-03-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0335. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-09-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A LOSS OF COOLANT, LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON, AND / OR ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-02-22	350000 EQUIPMENT THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT DUE TO A TECH II SOFTWARE PROGRAM, TECHNICANS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROGRAM SOME OF THE KEYWORD 82 DATA MODULES USING ANY RELEASE VERSION 20.010 OR GREATER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-03-01	012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE IGNITION KEY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AT TIMES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-10-01	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. CONCERNS OF POOR RADIO RECEPTION. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-06-01	073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL GENERAL MOTORS HAS CONDUCTED A VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A HOLE IN THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION HOSE BETWEEN THE CHECK VALVE AND SHUT-OFF VALVE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-05-01	011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-06-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE RUBBER HUB AND METAL RIM OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY (TORSIONAL DAMPNER) MAY FAIL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-09-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE SUBJECT REGARDING RUPTURED AIR HOSE REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1997-07-01	034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM EXPERIENCING SQUEAL NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES ONLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997 CADILLAC Catera

0 Recalls for 1997 CADILLAC Catera

4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1997 CADILLAC Catera

189 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1997 CADILLAC Catera

0 Investigations for 1997 CADILLAC Catera

58 Service Alerts for 1997 CADILLAC Catera