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Jan 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OIL PRESSURE THAT STAY BELOW MINIMUM AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP. FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. HAVE ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND SHIFTING PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Suspension

ENGINE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OIL PRESSURE THAT STAY BELOW MINIMUM AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP. FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. HAVE ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND SHIFTING PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Power Train

ENGINE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OIL PRESSURE THAT STAY BELOW MINIMUM AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP. FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. HAVE ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND SHIFTING PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OIL PRESSURE THAT STAY BELOW MINIMUM AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP. FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. HAVE ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND SHIFTING PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Suspension

ENGINE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OIL PRESSURE THAT STAY BELOW MINIMUM AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP. FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. HAVE ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND SHIFTING PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 27, 2012 Power Train

ENGINE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OIL PRESSURE THAT STAY BELOW MINIMUM AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP. FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. HAVE ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND SHIFTING PROBLEM. *TR

Sep 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE WATER PUMP GAVE OUT. *TR

Sep 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE WATER PUMP GAVE OUT. *TR

Aug 18, 2010 Air Bags Crash 70,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1998 CADILLAC CATERA WHEN ANOTHER CAR RAN A STOP SIGN FORCING MY WIFE'S CAR INTO A COLLISION T-BONING THE OTHER CAR. THE APPROXIMATE SPEED OF OUR CAR DURING THE IMPACT WAS AT LEAST THIRTY MILES PER HOUR. OUR CADILLAC WAS WRITTEN OFF IN THE ACCIDENT HOWEVER EVEN THOUGH THIS WA...

Aug 18, 2010 Air Bags Crash 70,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 1998 CADILLAC CATERA WHEN ANOTHER CAR RAN A STOP SIGN FORCING MY WIFE'S CAR INTO A COLLISION T-BONING THE OTHER CAR. THE APPROXIMATE SPEED OF OUR CAR DURING THE IMPACT WAS AT LEAST THIRTY MILES PER HOUR. OUR CADILLAC WAS WRITTEN OFF IN THE ACCIDENT HOWEVER EVEN THOUGH THIS WA...

Mar 11, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE WARNING LIGHT INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STA...

Mar 11, 2010 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE WARNING LIGHT INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STA...

Feb 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 55,000 mi

FAULTY BRAKING. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 55,000 mi

FAULTY BRAKING. *TR

Jul 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,654 mi

THE TENSIONER PULLEY & TIMING BELT WAS A KNOW DEFECT FOR VEHICLE AND WAS RECALLED BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, AT THE TIME OF FAILURE I LOST ALL POWER & CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON AN DECLINE IN A HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION IN A SERVER RAIN STORM. VEHICLE IS NOW DOA AND GM REFUSES TO REMEDY TUES EVENING 6...

Jul 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,654 mi

THE TENSIONER PULLEY & TIMING BELT WAS A KNOW DEFECT FOR VEHICLE AND WAS RECALLED BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, AT THE TIME OF FAILURE I LOST ALL POWER & CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON AN DECLINE IN A HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION IN A SERVER RAIN STORM. VEHICLE IS NOW DOA AND GM REFUSES TO REMEDY TUES EVENING 6...

Jul 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,654 mi

THE TENSIONER PULLEY & TIMING BELT WAS A KNOW DEFECT FOR VEHICLE AND WAS RECALLED BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, AT THE TIME OF FAILURE I LOST ALL POWER & CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON AN DECLINE IN A HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION IN A SERVER RAIN STORM. VEHICLE IS NOW DOA AND GM REFUSES TO REMEDY TUES EVENING 6...

Jul 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,654 mi

THE TENSIONER PULLEY & TIMING BELT WAS A KNOW DEFECT FOR VEHICLE AND WAS RECALLED BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED, AT THE TIME OF FAILURE I LOST ALL POWER & CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON AN DECLINE IN A HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION IN A SERVER RAIN STORM. VEHICLE IS NOW DOA AND GM REFUSES TO REMEDY TUES EVENING 6...

Jun 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TENSION TIMING BELT PULLEY FAILED. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $1,200. ...

Jun 26, 2009 Visibility 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TENSION TIMING BELT PULLEY FAILED. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $1,200. ...

Jun 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TENSION TIMING BELT PULLEY FAILED. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $1,200. ...

Jun 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TENSION TIMING BELT PULLEY FAILED. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $1,200. ...

Jun 26, 2009 Visibility 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TENSION TIMING BELT PULLEY FAILED. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $1,200. ...

Jun 26, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TENSION TIMING BELT PULLEY FAILED. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE ESTIMATED COST OF $1,200. ...

Jul 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

THE MOTOR IN THE CAR STARTED CUTTING OUT AND SLOWING DOWN WHEN I WOULD TRY TO ACCELERATE. THERE WAS NEVER A KNOCKING SOUND. THERE WAS NO ENGINE LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS OVERHEATING. FROM READING ABOUT THIS CAR ONLINE IT SOUNDS LIKE A TIMING ISSUE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD HE DID NOT WANT TO...

Jul 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

THE MOTOR IN THE CAR STARTED CUTTING OUT AND SLOWING DOWN WHEN I WOULD TRY TO ACCELERATE. THERE WAS NEVER A KNOCKING SOUND. THERE WAS NO ENGINE LIGHT AND THE CAR WAS OVERHEATING. FROM READING ABOUT THIS CAR ONLINE IT SOUNDS LIKE A TIMING ISSUE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD HE DID NOT WANT TO...

Jun 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

1998 CAD. CATERA - NO INCIDENT STARTED THE PROBLEMS - A MECHANIC KNEW IT HAD A BAD HEAD GASKET BEFORE OPENING THE HOOD OR BEING TOLD WHY I WAS THERE BECAUSE HE SAID 9 OUT OF 10 CATERAS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPORTS LISTS THIS YEAR AND MODEL AS A MUST TO AVOID CAR. AT 60K MILES HAD A BAD HEAD G...

Jun 21, 2008 Power Train 60,000 mi

1998 CAD. CATERA - NO INCIDENT STARTED THE PROBLEMS - A MECHANIC KNEW IT HAD A BAD HEAD GASKET BEFORE OPENING THE HOOD OR BEING TOLD WHY I WAS THERE BECAUSE HE SAID 9 OUT OF 10 CATERAS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPORTS LISTS THIS YEAR AND MODEL AS A MUST TO AVOID CAR. AT 60K MILES HAD A BAD HEAD G...

Jun 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 60,000 mi

1998 CAD. CATERA - NO INCIDENT STARTED THE PROBLEMS - A MECHANIC KNEW IT HAD A BAD HEAD GASKET BEFORE OPENING THE HOOD OR BEING TOLD WHY I WAS THERE BECAUSE HE SAID 9 OUT OF 10 CATERAS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPORTS LISTS THIS YEAR AND MODEL AS A MUST TO AVOID CAR. AT 60K MILES HAD A BAD HEAD G...

Jun 21, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

1998 CAD. CATERA - NO INCIDENT STARTED THE PROBLEMS - A MECHANIC KNEW IT HAD A BAD HEAD GASKET BEFORE OPENING THE HOOD OR BEING TOLD WHY I WAS THERE BECAUSE HE SAID 9 OUT OF 10 CATERAS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPORTS LISTS THIS YEAR AND MODEL AS A MUST TO AVOID CAR. AT 60K MILES HAD A BAD HEAD G...

Jun 21, 2008 Power Train 60,000 mi

1998 CAD. CATERA - NO INCIDENT STARTED THE PROBLEMS - A MECHANIC KNEW IT HAD A BAD HEAD GASKET BEFORE OPENING THE HOOD OR BEING TOLD WHY I WAS THERE BECAUSE HE SAID 9 OUT OF 10 CATERAS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPORTS LISTS THIS YEAR AND MODEL AS A MUST TO AVOID CAR. AT 60K MILES HAD A BAD HEAD G...

Jun 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 60,000 mi

1998 CAD. CATERA - NO INCIDENT STARTED THE PROBLEMS - A MECHANIC KNEW IT HAD A BAD HEAD GASKET BEFORE OPENING THE HOOD OR BEING TOLD WHY I WAS THERE BECAUSE HE SAID 9 OUT OF 10 CATERAS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER REPORTS LISTS THIS YEAR AND MODEL AS A MUST TO AVOID CAR. AT 60K MILES HAD A BAD HEAD G...

Jun 3, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE BEHIND PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WAS DAMAGED BY AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD THAT THE DRIVER RAN OVER. THE FUEL LINE IS NOT PROTECTED IN ANYWAY ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE WELL. THIS INCIDENT LEAD TO A MAJOR GAS LEAK AND THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS...

Jun 3, 2008 Tires

FUEL LINE BEHIND PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WAS DAMAGED BY AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD THAT THE DRIVER RAN OVER. THE FUEL LINE IS NOT PROTECTED IN ANYWAY ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE WELL. THIS INCIDENT LEAD TO A MAJOR GAS LEAK AND THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS...

Jun 3, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINE BEHIND PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WAS DAMAGED BY AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD THAT THE DRIVER RAN OVER. THE FUEL LINE IS NOT PROTECTED IN ANYWAY ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE WELL. THIS INCIDENT LEAD TO A MAJOR GAS LEAK AND THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS...

Jun 3, 2008 Tires

FUEL LINE BEHIND PASSENGER FRONT TIRE WAS DAMAGED BY AN OBJECT IN THE ROAD THAT THE DRIVER RAN OVER. THE FUEL LINE IS NOT PROTECTED IN ANYWAY ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE WELL. THIS INCIDENT LEAD TO A MAJOR GAS LEAK AND THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS...

Oct 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,145 mi

A/C COMPRESSOR LEAKING AND A/C COMPRESSOR NOT CYCLING AND LEAKING FROM THE CHASE VALVE SYSTEM. COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ THE HEATER COOLANT VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SENSOR WERE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED. UPDATED.

Oct 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,145 mi

A/C COMPRESSOR LEAKING AND A/C COMPRESSOR NOT CYCLING AND LEAKING FROM THE CHASE VALVE SYSTEM. COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ THE HEATER COOLANT VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SENSOR WERE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED. UPDATED.

Oct 5, 2007 Equipment 14,145 mi

A/C COMPRESSOR LEAKING AND A/C COMPRESSOR NOT CYCLING AND LEAKING FROM THE CHASE VALVE SYSTEM. COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ THE HEATER COOLANT VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SENSOR WERE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED. UPDATED.

Oct 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,145 mi

A/C COMPRESSOR LEAKING AND A/C COMPRESSOR NOT CYCLING AND LEAKING FROM THE CHASE VALVE SYSTEM. COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ THE HEATER COOLANT VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SENSOR WERE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED. UPDATED.

Oct 5, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14,145 mi

A/C COMPRESSOR LEAKING AND A/C COMPRESSOR NOT CYCLING AND LEAKING FROM THE CHASE VALVE SYSTEM. COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ THE HEATER COOLANT VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SENSOR WERE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED. UPDATED.

Oct 5, 2007 Equipment 14,145 mi

A/C COMPRESSOR LEAKING AND A/C COMPRESSOR NOT CYCLING AND LEAKING FROM THE CHASE VALVE SYSTEM. COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ THE HEATER COOLANT VALVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SENSOR WERE REPLACED AND THE ROTORS HAD TO BE RESURFACED. UPDATED.

Jun 19, 2007 Electrical System 84,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 CATERA. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON A CURVED ROAD THE ENGINE AND POWER CUT OFF . I LOST POWER STEERING AND HAD TO STRUGGLE TO STOP. THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE CADDY DEALER, AND THEY SAID THE CRACK SENSOR WENT BAD. ...

Jun 19, 2007 Electrical System 84,000 mi

I OWN A 1998 CATERA. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON A CURVED ROAD THE ENGINE AND POWER CUT OFF . I LOST POWER STEERING AND HAD TO STRUGGLE TO STOP. THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT HAPPENED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE CADDY DEALER, AND THEY SAID THE CRACK SENSOR WENT BAD. ...

Apr 15, 2007 Power Train 38,000 mi

I'M REPAIRING THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON THE SAME ENGINE FOR THE THIRD TIME IN LESS THAN 50000 MILES, 100000 TOTAL MILES. THESE CARS WERE LEMONS! CADILLAC KNOWS IT, BUT DOES NOT FEEL THE NEED TO RESPOND TO THE THOUSANDS OF CATERA OWNERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE EXPENSE OF REPEATED REPAIRS, TOTALING $1...

Apr 15, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,000 mi

I'M REPAIRING THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON THE SAME ENGINE FOR THE THIRD TIME IN LESS THAN 50000 MILES, 100000 TOTAL MILES. THESE CARS WERE LEMONS! CADILLAC KNOWS IT, BUT DOES NOT FEEL THE NEED TO RESPOND TO THE THOUSANDS OF CATERA OWNERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE EXPENSE OF REPEATED REPAIRS, TOTALING $1...

Apr 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

I'M REPAIRING THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON THE SAME ENGINE FOR THE THIRD TIME IN LESS THAN 50000 MILES, 100000 TOTAL MILES. THESE CARS WERE LEMONS! CADILLAC KNOWS IT, BUT DOES NOT FEEL THE NEED TO RESPOND TO THE THOUSANDS OF CATERA OWNERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE EXPENSE OF REPEATED REPAIRS, TOTALING $1...

Apr 15, 2007 Power Train 38,000 mi

I'M REPAIRING THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON THE SAME ENGINE FOR THE THIRD TIME IN LESS THAN 50000 MILES, 100000 TOTAL MILES. THESE CARS WERE LEMONS! CADILLAC KNOWS IT, BUT DOES NOT FEEL THE NEED TO RESPOND TO THE THOUSANDS OF CATERA OWNERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE EXPENSE OF REPEATED REPAIRS, TOTALING $1...

Apr 15, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 38,000 mi

I'M REPAIRING THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON THE SAME ENGINE FOR THE THIRD TIME IN LESS THAN 50000 MILES, 100000 TOTAL MILES. THESE CARS WERE LEMONS! CADILLAC KNOWS IT, BUT DOES NOT FEEL THE NEED TO RESPOND TO THE THOUSANDS OF CATERA OWNERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE EXPENSE OF REPEATED REPAIRS, TOTALING $1...

Apr 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

I'M REPAIRING THE BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON THE SAME ENGINE FOR THE THIRD TIME IN LESS THAN 50000 MILES, 100000 TOTAL MILES. THESE CARS WERE LEMONS! CADILLAC KNOWS IT, BUT DOES NOT FEEL THE NEED TO RESPOND TO THE THOUSANDS OF CATERA OWNERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE EXPENSE OF REPEATED REPAIRS, TOTALING $1...

Oct 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,900 mi

WHILE I WAS MAKING A WIDE TURN, THE TIMING BELT OF MY 1998 CATERA BROKE AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE HEAD OF MY CAR. THE PULLEY WAS BENT IN THE PROCESS. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT ASSOCIATED WITH THE CATERA. NOW THE MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO FIX MY CAR. IT WILL COST $5000.00. *NM

Oct 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 11,900 mi

WHILE I WAS MAKING A WIDE TURN, THE TIMING BELT OF MY 1998 CATERA BROKE AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE HEAD OF MY CAR. THE PULLEY WAS BENT IN THE PROCESS. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT ASSOCIATED WITH THE CATERA. NOW THE MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO FIX MY CAR. IT WILL COST $5000.00. *NM

Aug 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF ALL VEHICLE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TIMING BELT...

Aug 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF ALL VEHICLE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TIMING BELT...

Aug 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF ALL VEHICLE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TIMING BELT...

Aug 29, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF ALL VEHICLE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TIMING BELT...

Aug 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 153,737 mi

FAULTY HEAD GASKET FAULTY WARNING LIGHTS. *JB

Aug 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 153,737 mi

FAULTY HEAD GASKET FAULTY WARNING LIGHTS. *JB

Jun 5, 2006 Air Bags 59,942 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BEFORE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 7/3/2006 - *N...

Jun 5, 2006 Air Bags 59,942 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BEFORE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 7/3/2006 - *N...

Jan 17, 2006 Power Train 105,880 mi

MY RECENT PROBLEM IS I CAN'T TAKE THE CAR OUT OF PARK. I TRY FOR MORE THAN 30 TIME AND YES, I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN 35+ TIME SINCE 1999 AND ITS NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. *NM

Jan 17, 2006 Power Train 105,880 mi

MY RECENT PROBLEM IS I CAN'T TAKE THE CAR OUT OF PARK. I TRY FOR MORE THAN 30 TIME AND YES, I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN 35+ TIME SINCE 1999 AND ITS NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. *NM

Oct 13, 2005 Suspension 59,000 mi

CAR OVER HEATING, SMOKING, STEAMING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLEW, LATER TO FIND OUT OIL COOLER WENT. ALSO JUST FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS OVER HAULED, NO WARNING, NO LEAKS. HEAT REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, IGNITION COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED, ALL WIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED....

Oct 13, 2005 Electrical System 59,000 mi

CAR OVER HEATING, SMOKING, STEAMING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLEW, LATER TO FIND OUT OIL COOLER WENT. ALSO JUST FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS OVER HAULED, NO WARNING, NO LEAKS. HEAT REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, IGNITION COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED, ALL WIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED....

Oct 13, 2005 Power Train 59,000 mi

CAR OVER HEATING, SMOKING, STEAMING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLEW, LATER TO FIND OUT OIL COOLER WENT. ALSO JUST FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS OVER HAULED, NO WARNING, NO LEAKS. HEAT REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, IGNITION COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED, ALL WIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED....

Oct 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

CAR OVER HEATING, SMOKING, STEAMING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLEW, LATER TO FIND OUT OIL COOLER WENT. ALSO JUST FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS OVER HAULED, NO WARNING, NO LEAKS. HEAT REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, IGNITION COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED, ALL WIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED....

Oct 13, 2005 Visibility 59,000 mi

CAR OVER HEATING, SMOKING, STEAMING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLEW, LATER TO FIND OUT OIL COOLER WENT. ALSO JUST FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS OVER HAULED, NO WARNING, NO LEAKS. HEAT REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, IGNITION COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED, ALL WIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED....

Oct 13, 2005 Suspension 59,000 mi

CAR OVER HEATING, SMOKING, STEAMING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLEW, LATER TO FIND OUT OIL COOLER WENT. ALSO JUST FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS OVER HAULED, NO WARNING, NO LEAKS. HEAT REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, IGNITION COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED, ALL WIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED....

Oct 13, 2005 Electrical System 59,000 mi

CAR OVER HEATING, SMOKING, STEAMING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLEW, LATER TO FIND OUT OIL COOLER WENT. ALSO JUST FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS OVER HAULED, NO WARNING, NO LEAKS. HEAT REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, IGNITION COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED, ALL WIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED....

Oct 13, 2005 Power Train 59,000 mi

CAR OVER HEATING, SMOKING, STEAMING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLEW, LATER TO FIND OUT OIL COOLER WENT. ALSO JUST FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS OVER HAULED, NO WARNING, NO LEAKS. HEAT REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, IGNITION COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED, ALL WIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED....

Oct 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

CAR OVER HEATING, SMOKING, STEAMING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLEW, LATER TO FIND OUT OIL COOLER WENT. ALSO JUST FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS OVER HAULED, NO WARNING, NO LEAKS. HEAT REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, IGNITION COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED, ALL WIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED....

Oct 13, 2005 Visibility 59,000 mi

CAR OVER HEATING, SMOKING, STEAMING. TOOK TO MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE BLEW, LATER TO FIND OUT OIL COOLER WENT. ALSO JUST FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSIONS NEEDS OVER HAULED, NO WARNING, NO LEAKS. HEAT REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, IGNITION COIL HAS BEEN REPLACED, ALL WIRES HAVE TO BE REPLACED....

Aug 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,140 mi

MID-JUNE ABS TC WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR IN 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. EBTCM DIAGNOSED AS FAILED. DEALER ORDERED NEW EBTCM, NOT AVAILABLE. CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE CONFIRMS "NATIONAL BACKORDER" NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THESE PARTS IN GM WAREHOUSE SYSTEMS, DEALER SYSTEM, ETC. TOOK CAR TO CHEVY (GM) DEALER (7/...

Aug 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,140 mi

MID-JUNE ABS TC WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR IN 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. EBTCM DIAGNOSED AS FAILED. DEALER ORDERED NEW EBTCM, NOT AVAILABLE. CADILLAC CUSTOMER SERVICE CONFIRMS "NATIONAL BACKORDER" NOT A SINGLE ONE OF THESE PARTS IN GM WAREHOUSE SYSTEMS, DEALER SYSTEM, ETC. TOOK CAR TO CHEVY (GM) DEALER (7/...

Jul 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO PLACE A COMPLAINT ON RECORD ABOUT THE POOR QUALITY OF THE CADILLAC CATERA. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE ALL BEEN BOUGHT BACK BY GM TO PROTECT THE AMERICAN PUBLIC FROM THEIR POOR QUALITY. I HAVE A 1998 CADILLAC CATERA ,WELL CARED FOR. OVER THE PAST YEAR THOUGH THE CAR HAS BEGUN TO LEAK ...

Jul 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,000 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO PLACE A COMPLAINT ON RECORD ABOUT THE POOR QUALITY OF THE CADILLAC CATERA. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE ALL BEEN BOUGHT BACK BY GM TO PROTECT THE AMERICAN PUBLIC FROM THEIR POOR QUALITY. I HAVE A 1998 CADILLAC CATERA ,WELL CARED FOR. OVER THE PAST YEAR THOUGH THE CAR HAS BEGUN TO LEAK ...

Jun 27, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Equipment 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Power Train 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Power Train 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Suspension 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Equipment 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Equipment 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Electrical System 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Equipment 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Power Train 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Power Train 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Air 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Suspension 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Equipment 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Equipment 90,000 mi

1998 CATERA PROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES CAUSED BY ELECTRONIC PART MAL FUNCTION; ALTERNATOR FAILURE; BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES; HEATER AND A/C INOPERATIVE-BURNED HARNESS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT; DOOR HINGES FAILED; ENGINE OIL LEAK; VEHICLE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START; PREMATURE TIRE ...

Mar 18, 2005 Seats 27,191 mi

CADILLAC CATERA 1998, DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT THAT CONSUMER BACK WAS BURNED. *BF THE CONSUMER FIRST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT NOT HEATING WAS BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2000 WHICH WAS REPAIRED. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE. THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE, THE...

Mar 18, 2005 Tires 27,191 mi

CADILLAC CATERA 1998, DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT THAT CONSUMER BACK WAS BURNED. *BF THE CONSUMER FIRST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT NOT HEATING WAS BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2000 WHICH WAS REPAIRED. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE. THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE, THE...

Mar 18, 2005 Structure 27,191 mi

CADILLAC CATERA 1998, DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT THAT CONSUMER BACK WAS BURNED. *BF THE CONSUMER FIRST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT NOT HEATING WAS BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2000 WHICH WAS REPAIRED. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE. THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE, THE...

Mar 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,191 mi

CADILLAC CATERA 1998, DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT THAT CONSUMER BACK WAS BURNED. *BF THE CONSUMER FIRST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT NOT HEATING WAS BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2000 WHICH WAS REPAIRED. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE. THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE, THE...

Mar 18, 2005 Equipment 27,191 mi

CADILLAC CATERA 1998, DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT THAT CONSUMER BACK WAS BURNED. *BF THE CONSUMER FIRST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT NOT HEATING WAS BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2000 WHICH WAS REPAIRED. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE. THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE, THE...

Mar 18, 2005 Seats 27,191 mi

CADILLAC CATERA 1998, DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT THAT CONSUMER BACK WAS BURNED. *BF THE CONSUMER FIRST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT NOT HEATING WAS BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2000 WHICH WAS REPAIRED. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE. THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE, THE...

Mar 18, 2005 Tires 27,191 mi

CADILLAC CATERA 1998, DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT THAT CONSUMER BACK WAS BURNED. *BF THE CONSUMER FIRST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT NOT HEATING WAS BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2000 WHICH WAS REPAIRED. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE. THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE, THE...

Mar 18, 2005 Structure 27,191 mi

CADILLAC CATERA 1998, DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT THAT CONSUMER BACK WAS BURNED. *BF THE CONSUMER FIRST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT NOT HEATING WAS BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2000 WHICH WAS REPAIRED. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE. THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE, THE...

Mar 18, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,191 mi

CADILLAC CATERA 1998, DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT THAT CONSUMER BACK WAS BURNED. *BF THE CONSUMER FIRST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT NOT HEATING WAS BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2000 WHICH WAS REPAIRED. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE. THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE, THE...

Mar 18, 2005 Equipment 27,191 mi

CADILLAC CATERA 1998, DRIVER SEAT BECAME EXTREMELY HOT THAT CONSUMER BACK WAS BURNED. *BF THE CONSUMER FIRST HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT NOT HEATING WAS BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2000 WHICH WAS REPAIRED. ON PREVIOUS OCCASION THE CONSUMER HAD WORK DONE. THE MOLDING AROUND THE WINDSHIELD WAS LOOSE, THE...

Mar 15, 2005 Seats

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Mar 15, 2005 Seats

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Feb 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

CADILLAC CATER 1998 EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURE THAT CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE. *BF THE TRUNK LIGHT BULBS FAILED. THE TRUNK LIGHT BAR FAILED. THE KEY FOB FAILED. THE CD PLAYER FAILED. THE WINDOW WASHER HOSE FAILED. THE SWITCH FOR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM GEAR OF ...

Feb 28, 2005 Electrical System 67,000 mi

CADILLAC CATER 1998 EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURE THAT CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE. *BF THE TRUNK LIGHT BULBS FAILED. THE TRUNK LIGHT BAR FAILED. THE KEY FOB FAILED. THE CD PLAYER FAILED. THE WINDOW WASHER HOSE FAILED. THE SWITCH FOR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM GEAR OF ...

Feb 28, 2005 Suspension 67,000 mi

CADILLAC CATER 1998 EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURE THAT CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE. *BF THE TRUNK LIGHT BULBS FAILED. THE TRUNK LIGHT BAR FAILED. THE KEY FOB FAILED. THE CD PLAYER FAILED. THE WINDOW WASHER HOSE FAILED. THE SWITCH FOR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM GEAR OF ...

Feb 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

CADILLAC CATER 1998 EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURE THAT CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE. *BF THE TRUNK LIGHT BULBS FAILED. THE TRUNK LIGHT BAR FAILED. THE KEY FOB FAILED. THE CD PLAYER FAILED. THE WINDOW WASHER HOSE FAILED. THE SWITCH FOR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM GEAR OF ...

Feb 28, 2005 Electrical System 67,000 mi

CADILLAC CATER 1998 EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURE THAT CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE. *BF THE TRUNK LIGHT BULBS FAILED. THE TRUNK LIGHT BAR FAILED. THE KEY FOB FAILED. THE CD PLAYER FAILED. THE WINDOW WASHER HOSE FAILED. THE SWITCH FOR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM GEAR OF ...

Feb 28, 2005 Suspension 67,000 mi

CADILLAC CATER 1998 EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURE THAT CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE. *BF THE TRUNK LIGHT BULBS FAILED. THE TRUNK LIGHT BAR FAILED. THE KEY FOB FAILED. THE CD PLAYER FAILED. THE WINDOW WASHER HOSE FAILED. THE SWITCH FOR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM GEAR OF ...

Oct 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,594 mi

PURCHASED 1998 CADILLAC CATERA 2/06/04. 64,546 MILES. WATER PUMP FAILED AS WE ARRIVED HOME WITH VEHICLE. SELLING DEALER SENT VEHICLE TO HIS LOCAL CADILLAC DEALER, CAPITAL CADILLAC FOR REPAIRS. WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. *AK WHEN WATER PUMP FAILED IT DAMAGED THE MAIN BELT AND CAUSED IT TO COME O...

Oct 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,594 mi

PURCHASED 1998 CADILLAC CATERA 2/06/04. 64,546 MILES. WATER PUMP FAILED AS WE ARRIVED HOME WITH VEHICLE. SELLING DEALER SENT VEHICLE TO HIS LOCAL CADILLAC DEALER, CAPITAL CADILLAC FOR REPAIRS. WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. *AK WHEN WATER PUMP FAILED IT DAMAGED THE MAIN BELT AND CAUSED IT TO COME O...

Aug 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,279 mi

ON JULY 24, 2004 WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE ON I-81, I COULD FEEL THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE IN THE VEHICLE,THERE WAS NO INDICATION IN THE IDIOT LIGHTS OR THE GAUGES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN DISTRESS. AS I GOT TO THE RIGHT THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE RADIATOR LIGH...

Aug 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,279 mi

ON JULY 24, 2004 WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH IN THE LEFT LANE ON I-81, I COULD FEEL THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE IN THE VEHICLE,THERE WAS NO INDICATION IN THE IDIOT LIGHTS OR THE GAUGES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN DISTRESS. AS I GOT TO THE RIGHT THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE RADIATOR LIGH...

Aug 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE TACHOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO, THE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE TIMING BELT HAD BROKE AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE. THE ...

Aug 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE TACHOMETER DROPPED TO ZERO, THE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE TIMING BELT HAD BROKE AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE. THE ...

Aug 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

WATER KEEPS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE REPLACED 3 WEEKS AGO AND NOW THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKING COOLANT. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Visibility 105,000 mi

WATER KEEPS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE REPLACED 3 WEEKS AGO AND NOW THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKING COOLANT. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 105,000 mi

WATER KEEPS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE REPLACED 3 WEEKS AGO AND NOW THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKING COOLANT. *AK

Aug 5, 2004 Visibility 105,000 mi

WATER KEEPS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE REPLACED 3 WEEKS AGO AND NOW THE WATER PUMP IS LEAKING COOLANT. *AK

May 6, 2004 Electrical System 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Electrical System 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Electrical System 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Tires 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Wheels 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Electrical System 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Electrical System 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Electrical System 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Tires 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

May 6, 2004 Wheels 64,600 mi

LIKE ALL CADILLAC CATERA OWNERS WE KNOW, WE HAVE HAD AND ARE CONTINUING TO HAVE ENDLESS MAJOR REPAIR BILLS ON THE CATERA (98 MODEL). THE WATER PUMP HAS FAILED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT. THE WATER PUMP WAS ON RECALL. CADILLAC REPLACED THE PUMP BUT CHARGED FOR BELTS AND OTHER PARTS DAMAGED B...

Apr 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Fuel System, Other

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Structure

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Electrical System

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Fuel System, Other

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Structure

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 25, 2004 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR AND THEY JUST KEEP PILING UP. I JUST REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET AND VALVE COVER GASKETS A MONTH AGO AND NOW MY OIL PRESSURE IS FAILING. MY SERVICE WRITTER TELLS ME THIS CAR IS NOTORIUS FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE, SPECIFICALLY THE WAY IT HANDLES OIL AND COO...

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,590 mi

CAR RAN HOT. TOWED BACK TO DEALER. DEALER STATED CADILLAC HAD A RECALL ON THE WATER PUMP. CADILLAC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP. DEALER PAID FOR BELT, ETC. AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $190. LESS THAN A MONTH FOLLOWING THE WATER PUMP FAILURE, THE COOLANT BEGAN LEAKING. CADILLAC DEALER CHARGED $950 TO REP...

Apr 13, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,590 mi

CAR RAN HOT. TOWED BACK TO DEALER. DEALER STATED CADILLAC HAD A RECALL ON THE WATER PUMP. CADILLAC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP. DEALER PAID FOR BELT, ETC. AMOUNTING TO ABOUT $190. LESS THAN A MONTH FOLLOWING THE WATER PUMP FAILURE, THE COOLANT BEGAN LEAKING. CADILLAC DEALER CHARGED $950 TO REP...

Apr 7, 2004 Seats Fire 71,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Apr 7, 2004 Seats Fire 71,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Apr 1, 2004 Suspension 21,083 mi

REAR TIRE WORE OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING TIRE TREAD ON THE INSIDE TO SHOW. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE REAR TIRES WORE ON THE INSIDE BECAUSE OF TOO MUCH NEGATIVE CAMBER. NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED. THE CONSUMERS CASE WENT TO ARBITRATION BUT WAS REJECTED BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WOULD REQUIRE...

Apr 1, 2004 Suspension 21,083 mi

REAR TIRE WORE OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING TIRE TREAD ON THE INSIDE TO SHOW. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE REAR TIRES WORE ON THE INSIDE BECAUSE OF TOO MUCH NEGATIVE CAMBER. NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED. THE CONSUMERS CASE WENT TO ARBITRATION BUT WAS REJECTED BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WOULD REQUIRE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE TIMING, BUT THE RECALL REPAIR FAILED. *JB *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE TIMING, BUT THE RECALL REPAIR FAILED. *JB *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Tires 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Steering 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Wheels 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR

Jan 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

ENGINE COOLING FLUID LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AND WILL NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

ENGINE COOLING FLUID LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AND WILL NOT RESTART. HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK

Oct 31, 2003 Tires 67,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS 98 CATERA NEW. TO BE SAFE FROM BLOWOUTS TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED ABOUT EVERY 20,000 MILES; BASICALLY, INSIDE SHOULDER WEAR. GM MAINTAINS THIS IS NORMAL AND WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. NOW AT 67,000 MILES TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY FAILED RESULTING IN SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS...

Oct 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS 98 CATERA NEW. TO BE SAFE FROM BLOWOUTS TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED ABOUT EVERY 20,000 MILES; BASICALLY, INSIDE SHOULDER WEAR. GM MAINTAINS THIS IS NORMAL AND WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. NOW AT 67,000 MILES TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY FAILED RESULTING IN SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS...

Oct 31, 2003 Tires 67,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS 98 CATERA NEW. TO BE SAFE FROM BLOWOUTS TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED ABOUT EVERY 20,000 MILES; BASICALLY, INSIDE SHOULDER WEAR. GM MAINTAINS THIS IS NORMAL AND WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. NOW AT 67,000 MILES TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY FAILED RESULTING IN SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS...

Oct 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS 98 CATERA NEW. TO BE SAFE FROM BLOWOUTS TIRES NEED TO BE REPLACED ABOUT EVERY 20,000 MILES; BASICALLY, INSIDE SHOULDER WEAR. GM MAINTAINS THIS IS NORMAL AND WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. NOW AT 67,000 MILES TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY FAILED RESULTING IN SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS...

Oct 10, 2003 Tires

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN 30 TIMES FOR NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. TOO MANY TO LIST. NOW THIS VEHICLE HAS DIED ON ONE OF THE MOST BUSIEST INTERSECTIONS IN MINNESOTA. *LA

Oct 10, 2003 Equipment

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN 30 TIMES FOR NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. TOO MANY TO LIST. NOW THIS VEHICLE HAS DIED ON ONE OF THE MOST BUSIEST INTERSECTIONS IN MINNESOTA. *LA

Oct 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN 30 TIMES FOR NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. TOO MANY TO LIST. NOW THIS VEHICLE HAS DIED ON ONE OF THE MOST BUSIEST INTERSECTIONS IN MINNESOTA. *LA

Oct 10, 2003 Tires

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN 30 TIMES FOR NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. TOO MANY TO LIST. NOW THIS VEHICLE HAS DIED ON ONE OF THE MOST BUSIEST INTERSECTIONS IN MINNESOTA. *LA

Oct 10, 2003 Equipment

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN 30 TIMES FOR NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. TOO MANY TO LIST. NOW THIS VEHICLE HAS DIED ON ONE OF THE MOST BUSIEST INTERSECTIONS IN MINNESOTA. *LA

Oct 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN 30 TIMES FOR NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. TOO MANY TO LIST. NOW THIS VEHICLE HAS DIED ON ONE OF THE MOST BUSIEST INTERSECTIONS IN MINNESOTA. *LA

Oct 9, 2003 Suspension 68,000 mi

BOTH FRONT TIRES ARE WORN EXCESSIVELY ON THE INSIDES DUE TO IMPROPER ALLIGNMENT. PURCHASED VEHICLE USED ON 1-28-02, AND HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE FRONT END PULLING TO THE LEFT. HAVE HAD A NEW TIE ROD PUT ON, BUT THIS DID NOT HELP. NEW TIRES WERE ON VEHICLE WHEN PURCHASED. DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IS WO...

Oct 9, 2003 Suspension 68,000 mi

BOTH FRONT TIRES ARE WORN EXCESSIVELY ON THE INSIDES DUE TO IMPROPER ALLIGNMENT. PURCHASED VEHICLE USED ON 1-28-02, AND HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE FRONT END PULLING TO THE LEFT. HAVE HAD A NEW TIE ROD PUT ON, BUT THIS DID NOT HELP. NEW TIRES WERE ON VEHICLE WHEN PURCHASED. DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IS WO...

Aug 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH 1998 CATERA. HAD TIMING BELT TENSIONER-PULLEYS/CAM DRIVE REPLACED LAST YEAR(3-2002) WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" WAS ISSUED BY CADILLAC IN SEPT 2002 FOR CATERA'S TO HAVE CAME DRIVE IDLER/TENSIONER PULLEY/WATER PUMP REPLACED WITH NEW VERSION. GOT VEHICLE SERVICED T...

Aug 28, 2003 Electrical System Crash

NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH 1998 CATERA. HAD TIMING BELT TENSIONER-PULLEYS/CAM DRIVE REPLACED LAST YEAR(3-2002) WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" WAS ISSUED BY CADILLAC IN SEPT 2002 FOR CATERA'S TO HAVE CAME DRIVE IDLER/TENSIONER PULLEY/WATER PUMP REPLACED WITH NEW VERSION. GOT VEHICLE SERVICED T...

Aug 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Air Crash

NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH 1998 CATERA. HAD TIMING BELT TENSIONER-PULLEYS/CAM DRIVE REPLACED LAST YEAR(3-2002) WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" WAS ISSUED BY CADILLAC IN SEPT 2002 FOR CATERA'S TO HAVE CAME DRIVE IDLER/TENSIONER PULLEY/WATER PUMP REPLACED WITH NEW VERSION. GOT VEHICLE SERVICED T...

Aug 28, 2003 Tires Crash

NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH 1998 CATERA. HAD TIMING BELT TENSIONER-PULLEYS/CAM DRIVE REPLACED LAST YEAR(3-2002) WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" WAS ISSUED BY CADILLAC IN SEPT 2002 FOR CATERA'S TO HAVE CAME DRIVE IDLER/TENSIONER PULLEY/WATER PUMP REPLACED WITH NEW VERSION. GOT VEHICLE SERVICED T...

Aug 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH 1998 CATERA. HAD TIMING BELT TENSIONER-PULLEYS/CAM DRIVE REPLACED LAST YEAR(3-2002) WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" WAS ISSUED BY CADILLAC IN SEPT 2002 FOR CATERA'S TO HAVE CAME DRIVE IDLER/TENSIONER PULLEY/WATER PUMP REPLACED WITH NEW VERSION. GOT VEHICLE SERVICED T...

Aug 28, 2003 Electrical System Crash

NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH 1998 CATERA. HAD TIMING BELT TENSIONER-PULLEYS/CAM DRIVE REPLACED LAST YEAR(3-2002) WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" WAS ISSUED BY CADILLAC IN SEPT 2002 FOR CATERA'S TO HAVE CAME DRIVE IDLER/TENSIONER PULLEY/WATER PUMP REPLACED WITH NEW VERSION. GOT VEHICLE SERVICED T...

Aug 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Air Crash

NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH 1998 CATERA. HAD TIMING BELT TENSIONER-PULLEYS/CAM DRIVE REPLACED LAST YEAR(3-2002) WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" WAS ISSUED BY CADILLAC IN SEPT 2002 FOR CATERA'S TO HAVE CAME DRIVE IDLER/TENSIONER PULLEY/WATER PUMP REPLACED WITH NEW VERSION. GOT VEHICLE SERVICED T...

Aug 28, 2003 Tires Crash

NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH 1998 CATERA. HAD TIMING BELT TENSIONER-PULLEYS/CAM DRIVE REPLACED LAST YEAR(3-2002) WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. "SERVICE CAMPAIGN" WAS ISSUED BY CADILLAC IN SEPT 2002 FOR CATERA'S TO HAVE CAME DRIVE IDLER/TENSIONER PULLEY/WATER PUMP REPLACED WITH NEW VERSION. GOT VEHICLE SERVICED T...

Jul 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,200 mi

THE BRAKE MAINTAINENCE WARNING IS DEFECTIVE AND INSUFFICENT. ACCORDING THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT APPEARS THE CONSUMER WILL NEED TO HAVE BRAKES SERVICED SOON. THE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT APPEAR WHEN THE BRAKE PADS NEED CHANGING, WHICH IS A WARNING. THE BRAKES DO NOT HAVE A SENSOR WHICH...

Jul 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,200 mi

THE BRAKE MAINTAINENCE WARNING IS DEFECTIVE AND INSUFFICENT. ACCORDING THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT APPEARS THE CONSUMER WILL NEED TO HAVE BRAKES SERVICED SOON. THE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT APPEAR WHEN THE BRAKE PADS NEED CHANGING, WHICH IS A WARNING. THE BRAKES DO NOT HAVE A SENSOR WHICH...

Jul 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,200 mi

THE BRAKE MAINTAINENCE WARNING IS DEFECTIVE AND INSUFFICENT. ACCORDING THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT APPEARS THE CONSUMER WILL NEED TO HAVE BRAKES SERVICED SOON. THE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT APPEAR WHEN THE BRAKE PADS NEED CHANGING, WHICH IS A WARNING. THE BRAKES DO NOT HAVE A SENSOR WHICH...

Jul 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,200 mi

THE BRAKE MAINTAINENCE WARNING IS DEFECTIVE AND INSUFFICENT. ACCORDING THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT APPEARS THE CONSUMER WILL NEED TO HAVE BRAKES SERVICED SOON. THE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT APPEAR WHEN THE BRAKE PADS NEED CHANGING, WHICH IS A WARNING. THE BRAKES DO NOT HAVE A SENSOR WHICH...

Jul 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,200 mi

THE BRAKE MAINTAINENCE WARNING IS DEFECTIVE AND INSUFFICENT. ACCORDING THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT APPEARS THE CONSUMER WILL NEED TO HAVE BRAKES SERVICED SOON. THE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT APPEAR WHEN THE BRAKE PADS NEED CHANGING, WHICH IS A WARNING. THE BRAKES DO NOT HAVE A SENSOR WHICH...

Jul 23, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,200 mi

THE BRAKE MAINTAINENCE WARNING IS DEFECTIVE AND INSUFFICENT. ACCORDING THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT APPEARS THE CONSUMER WILL NEED TO HAVE BRAKES SERVICED SOON. THE WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT APPEAR WHEN THE BRAKE PADS NEED CHANGING, WHICH IS A WARNING. THE BRAKES DO NOT HAVE A SENSOR WHICH...

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS AND IS HARD TO START BACK UP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TEN TIMES, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DETERMINED. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS AND IS HARD TO START BACK UP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER TEN TIMES, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DETERMINED. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45MPH AND WITH NO WARNING BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45MPH AND WITH NO WARNING BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LOCKED UP. DEALER DIAGNOSED, TO FIXED IT WILL COST OVER $10,000 SINCE MANUFACTURER DOESN'T PRODUCE ANY MORE THIS ENGINE. *AK

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LOCKED UP. DEALER DIAGNOSED, TO FIXED IT WILL COST OVER $10,000 SINCE MANUFACTURER DOESN'T PRODUCE ANY MORE THIS ENGINE. *AK

May 6, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP CAUSED VEHICLE TO BECOME DISABLED. *AK *NLM

May 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

May 6, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP CAUSED VEHICLE TO BECOME DISABLED. *AK *NLM

May 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND THE VEHICLES ENGINE TREMBLED BECAUSE WATER HAD GOTTEN INTO ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. PH *NLM

Mar 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND THE VEHICLES ENGINE TREMBLED BECAUSE WATER HAD GOTTEN INTO ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. PH *NLM

Mar 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND THE VEHICLES ENGINE TREMBLED BECAUSE WATER HAD GOTTEN INTO ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. PH *NLM

Mar 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED AND THE VEHICLES ENGINE TREMBLED BECAUSE WATER HAD GOTTEN INTO ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. PH *NLM

Mar 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH COOLANT LEAKING INTO OIL POSSIBLY DUE TO A BAD OIL COOLER IN THE ENGINE. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AT A LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP. AFTER A WHILE, SOMETIME IN MARCH OF 2003 THE PROBLEM REAPPEARED AND COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO OIL AGAIN. IT ALSO SEEMED THAT SOMEBODY REPLACED THE OIL COOLER...

Mar 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,000 mi

I HAD A PROBLEM WITH COOLANT LEAKING INTO OIL POSSIBLY DUE TO A BAD OIL COOLER IN THE ENGINE. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AT A LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP. AFTER A WHILE, SOMETIME IN MARCH OF 2003 THE PROBLEM REAPPEARED AND COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO OIL AGAIN. IT ALSO SEEMED THAT SOMEBODY REPLACED THE OIL COOLER...

Mar 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,765 mi

COOLANT LEAKING CAUSE ENGINE HEAD NEEDS REPLACING. *NLM

Mar 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,765 mi

COOLANT LEAKING CAUSE ENGINE HEAD NEEDS REPLACING. *NLM

Feb 11, 2003 Seats 71,000 mi

THE HEATING ELEMENT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE LEATHER TO MELT. *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Seats 71,000 mi

THE HEATING ELEMENT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE LEATHER TO MELT. *JB

Nov 8, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER NOTICE UNUSUAL WEAR TO FRONT TIRES VEHICLE WAS SERVICE BY DEALER TECHNICIAN NOTICE INDEPENDENT FRONT NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 8, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER NOTICE UNUSUAL WEAR TO FRONT TIRES VEHICLE WAS SERVICE BY DEALER TECHNICIAN NOTICE INDEPENDENT FRONT NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 18, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 18, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Aug 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO GET VEHICLE STARTED BACK UP. DEALER NOTIFIED, THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE TIMING BELT BROKE, THE MANUFACTURER HAD A PROGRAM TO REPAIR 1998 CATERA'S BUT SINCE THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGED TITLE THE DEALERSHIP ...

Aug 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO GET VEHICLE STARTED BACK UP. DEALER NOTIFIED, THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE TIMING BELT BROKE, THE MANUFACTURER HAD A PROGRAM TO REPAIR 1998 CATERA'S BUT SINCE THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD A SALVAGED TITLE THE DEALERSHIP ...

Jun 30, 2002 Electrical System

AFTER REMOVING KEY FROM IGNITION AND EXITING VEHICLE, VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACK INTO A PLAYGROUND AREA. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED IN ANY GEAR. CONSUMER ADDS THAT IT TAKES ANYWHERE FROM 45" TO 20" FOR KEY TO CYCLE ON THE IGNITION. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES UNDER WARRA...

Jun 30, 2002 Electrical System

AFTER REMOVING KEY FROM IGNITION AND EXITING VEHICLE, VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACK INTO A PLAYGROUND AREA. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED IN ANY GEAR. CONSUMER ADDS THAT IT TAKES ANYWHERE FROM 45" TO 20" FOR KEY TO CYCLE ON THE IGNITION. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES UNDER WARRA...

Jun 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER WARNING HIM THAT CAMSHAFT/TIMING BELT IDLER ,AND PULLEY COULD FAIL, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE.*AK

Jun 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER RECEIVED LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER WARNING HIM THAT CAMSHAFT/TIMING BELT IDLER ,AND PULLEY COULD FAIL, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STALLS AND SURGES, INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND CRANK SENSOR AS THE PROBLEMS. *YD

Jun 12, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STALLS AND SURGES, INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND CRANK SENSOR AS THE PROBLEMS. *YD

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STALLS AND SURGES, INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND CRANK SENSOR AS THE PROBLEMS. *YD

Jun 12, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE STALLS AND SURGES, INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BATTERY, ALTERNATOR AND CRANK SENSOR AS THE PROBLEMS. *YD

May 6, 2002 Suspension

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Structure

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Visibility

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Steering

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED AND RESURFACED TO FREQUENTLY.*AK

May 6, 2002 Suspension

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Structure

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Visibility

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Steering

DUE TO A DEFECT IN FRONT ALIGMENT TIRES WORE EXCESSIVELY.*AK THE ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE BRAKES PULSATE, SQUEAK AND GO TOO LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE THIRD SET OF TIRES THAT WERE ON THE VEHICLE WERE WEARING OUT DUE TO AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM, ALSO ANOTHER TIRE WAS LEAKING AIR. ...

May 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED AND RESURFACED TO FREQUENTLY.*AK

Apr 26, 2002 Suspension

TIRES ARE WEARING OUT ON REAR MORE THAN OTHERS. ALSO, FRONT TIRES ARE WEARING OUT. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT DEALER INSTALLED 4 NEW TIRES, HOWEVER THE TIRES WORE OUT IN 10,000 MILES. DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING MORE REGARDING THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH VEHICLE, POSSIBLE SUSPENSION PROBLEM...

Apr 26, 2002 Suspension

TIRES ARE WEARING OUT ON REAR MORE THAN OTHERS. ALSO, FRONT TIRES ARE WEARING OUT. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT DEALER INSTALLED 4 NEW TIRES, HOWEVER THE TIRES WORE OUT IN 10,000 MILES. DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING MORE REGARDING THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH VEHICLE, POSSIBLE SUSPENSION PROBLEM...

Apr 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. $7,440.00 DAMAGE MY VEHICLE. OTHER VEHICLE (2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM) WAS TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Apr 9, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. $7,440.00 DAMAGE MY VEHICLE. OTHER VEHICLE (2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM) WAS TOTAL LOSS. *AK

Apr 8, 2002 Electrical System

KEY CAN BE TAKEN OUT OF IGNITION IN ANY GEAR. DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT DEALER CONFIRMED THAT LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH WERE BAD, CONSUMER SATED THE GEAR WAS IN PARK AND THE KEYS WERE IN HER PURSE, AND 5 TO 10 MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A SMALL FENCE.*JB

Apr 8, 2002 Electrical System

KEY CAN BE TAKEN OUT OF IGNITION IN ANY GEAR. DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH.*AK CONSUMER STATED THAT DEALER CONFIRMED THAT LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH WERE BAD, CONSUMER SATED THE GEAR WAS IN PARK AND THE KEYS WERE IN HER PURSE, AND 5 TO 10 MINUTES LATER THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A SMALL FENCE.*JB

Mar 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE CUT OFF. MECHANIC STATED THAT TIMING BELT BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO MALFUNCTION.*AK

Mar 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE CUT OFF. MECHANIC STATED THAT TIMING BELT BROKE, CAUSING ENGINE TO MALFUNCTION.*AK

Nov 20, 2001 Suspension

WARPED TIRES FROM ALIGMENT CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. VEHICLE DIDN'T HAVE A REAL ALIGMNENT, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL TIRES NEED REPLACED EVERY 18000 MILES, CONSUMER USES GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA, P225/55R16, DOT NUMBER E130294097 TIRES. *JB

Nov 20, 2001 Suspension

WARPED TIRES FROM ALIGMENT CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. VEHICLE DIDN'T HAVE A REAL ALIGMNENT, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL TIRES NEED REPLACED EVERY 18000 MILES, CONSUMER USES GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA, P225/55R16, DOT NUMBER E130294097 TIRES. *JB

Nov 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT TENSIONER FAILED AT 51,000 MILES (WARRANTY ENDS AT 50,000 MILES) CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE VALVES AND GEARS. REQUIRES NEW VALVES, TENSIONER, HEAD GASKET, BELT, ETC. SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM SPECIFIC TO THE CATERA. HE SAID THAT TENSIONER SYSTEM IS UNIQUE TO C...

Nov 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT TENSIONER FAILED AT 51,000 MILES (WARRANTY ENDS AT 50,000 MILES) CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE VALVES AND GEARS. REQUIRES NEW VALVES, TENSIONER, HEAD GASKET, BELT, ETC. SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM SPECIFIC TO THE CATERA. HE SAID THAT TENSIONER SYSTEM IS UNIQUE TO C...

Oct 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY BEARING IS PREMATURELY FAILING AND CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE IN THE ENGINE VALVE TRAIN. IF THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, THIS DEFECT RESULTS IN THE CUSTOMER HAVING TO PAY A REPAIR BILL OF SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. IF THE DEFECT IS FOUND SOON ENOUGH IT STILL COSTS THE CUSOMER...

Oct 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY BEARING IS PREMATURELY FAILING AND CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE IN THE ENGINE VALVE TRAIN. IF THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, THIS DEFECT RESULTS IN THE CUSTOMER HAVING TO PAY A REPAIR BILL OF SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. IF THE DEFECT IS FOUND SOON ENOUGH IT STILL COSTS THE CUSOMER...

Oct 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER VALVE FAILED RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK, THE DEALER REPLACED VALVE AND REFILLED SYSTEM, OIL COOLER LINE LEAKING, DEALER RESEALED HOUSING AND REPLACED COOLANT BRIDGE OIL LEVEL SENSOR SHORTED . NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER VALVE FAILED RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK, THE DEALER REPLACED VALVE AND REFILLED SYSTEM, OIL COOLER LINE LEAKING, DEALER RESEALED HOUSING AND REPLACED COOLANT BRIDGE OIL LEVEL SENSOR SHORTED . NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Tires

THE TIRES HAVE CUPPED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CAUSING NOISE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING, TWO TIRES WERE REPLACED ON 25-AUG-1999 AT 19020 MILES, ALL FOUR WERE REPLACED ON 11-JUL-2000 (GOODYEAR TIRES). NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Visibility

WIPERS INOPERATIVE AND WIPER BLADES FAULTY. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES VIBRATE DUE TO FAULTY FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES VIBRATE DUE TO FAULTY FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Structure

DOOR LOCK NOT ACTIVATING WITH KEYLESS REMOTE. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Visibility

THE VANITY MIRROR FELL OFF AND WAS REPLACED.NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Equipment

ANTEANNA AND CABLE FAILED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILTER REPLACED, FUEL SENDER SEAL WAS LEAKING, FUEL TANK LEAKING CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Electrical System

THE KEY LOCK CYLINDER WILL NOT ACTIVATE STEERING COLUMN. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NO HIGH BEAMS. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Structure

DOOR BUSHING AND PIN WORN. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED RESULTING IN NO START CONDITION. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED INFLATOR MODULE. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER VALVE FAILED RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK, THE DEALER REPLACED VALVE AND REFILLED SYSTEM, OIL COOLER LINE LEAKING, DEALER RESEALED HOUSING AND REPLACED COOLANT BRIDGE OIL LEVEL SENSOR SHORTED . NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER VALVE FAILED RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK, THE DEALER REPLACED VALVE AND REFILLED SYSTEM, OIL COOLER LINE LEAKING, DEALER RESEALED HOUSING AND REPLACED COOLANT BRIDGE OIL LEVEL SENSOR SHORTED . NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Tires

THE TIRES HAVE CUPPED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CAUSING NOISE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING, TWO TIRES WERE REPLACED ON 25-AUG-1999 AT 19020 MILES, ALL FOUR WERE REPLACED ON 11-JUL-2000 (GOODYEAR TIRES). NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Visibility

WIPERS INOPERATIVE AND WIPER BLADES FAULTY. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES VIBRATE DUE TO FAULTY FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES VIBRATE DUE TO FAULTY FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Equipment

ANTEANNA AND CABLE FAILED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILTER REPLACED, FUEL SENDER SEAL WAS LEAKING, FUEL TANK LEAKING CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NO HIGH BEAMS. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED RESULTING IN NO START CONDITION. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED INFLATOR MODULE. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER VALVE FAILED RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK, THE DEALER REPLACED VALVE AND REFILLED SYSTEM, OIL COOLER LINE LEAKING, DEALER RESEALED HOUSING AND REPLACED COOLANT BRIDGE OIL LEVEL SENSOR SHORTED . NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER VALVE FAILED RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK, THE DEALER REPLACED VALVE AND REFILLED SYSTEM, OIL COOLER LINE LEAKING, DEALER RESEALED HOUSING AND REPLACED COOLANT BRIDGE OIL LEVEL SENSOR SHORTED . NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Tires

THE TIRES HAVE CUPPED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CAUSING NOISE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING, TWO TIRES WERE REPLACED ON 25-AUG-1999 AT 19020 MILES, ALL FOUR WERE REPLACED ON 11-JUL-2000 (GOODYEAR TIRES). NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Visibility

WIPERS INOPERATIVE AND WIPER BLADES FAULTY. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES VIBRATE DUE TO FAULTY FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES VIBRATE DUE TO FAULTY FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Structure

DOOR LOCK NOT ACTIVATING WITH KEYLESS REMOTE. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Visibility

THE VANITY MIRROR FELL OFF AND WAS REPLACED.NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Equipment

ANTEANNA AND CABLE FAILED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILTER REPLACED, FUEL SENDER SEAL WAS LEAKING, FUEL TANK LEAKING CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Electrical System

THE KEY LOCK CYLINDER WILL NOT ACTIVATE STEERING COLUMN. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NO HIGH BEAMS. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Structure

DOOR BUSHING AND PIN WORN. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED RESULTING IN NO START CONDITION. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED INFLATOR MODULE. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER VALVE FAILED RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK, THE DEALER REPLACED VALVE AND REFILLED SYSTEM, OIL COOLER LINE LEAKING, DEALER RESEALED HOUSING AND REPLACED COOLANT BRIDGE OIL LEVEL SENSOR SHORTED . NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER VALVE FAILED RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK, THE DEALER REPLACED VALVE AND REFILLED SYSTEM, OIL COOLER LINE LEAKING, DEALER RESEALED HOUSING AND REPLACED COOLANT BRIDGE OIL LEVEL SENSOR SHORTED . NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Tires

THE TIRES HAVE CUPPED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CAUSING NOISE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING, TWO TIRES WERE REPLACED ON 25-AUG-1999 AT 19020 MILES, ALL FOUR WERE REPLACED ON 11-JUL-2000 (GOODYEAR TIRES). NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Visibility

WIPERS INOPERATIVE AND WIPER BLADES FAULTY. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES VIBRATE DUE TO FAULTY FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES VIBRATE DUE TO FAULTY FRONT AND REAR ROTORS, ON ANOTHER OCCASION THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT PADS, ROTORS AND SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Equipment

ANTEANNA AND CABLE FAILED. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL FILTER REPLACED, FUEL SENDER SEAL WAS LEAKING, FUEL TANK LEAKING CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. NLM. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE NO HIGH BEAMS. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED RESULTING IN NO START CONDITION. NLM

Oct 10, 2001 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED INFLATOR MODULE. NLM

Oct 1, 2001 Tires

TIRES PREMATURELY WEAR OUT ON INSIDE EDGE OF THE REAR TIRES. THIS CANNOT BE NOTICED DUE TO THE LOCATION. CADILLAC SAYS THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS CONDITION . THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED.*AK (TIRESIZE: 225/55/R16)

Oct 1, 2001 Tires

TIRES PREMATURELY WEAR OUT ON INSIDE EDGE OF THE REAR TIRES. THIS CANNOT BE NOTICED DUE TO THE LOCATION. CADILLAC SAYS THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS CONDITION . THIS IS A SAFTEY ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED.*AK (TIRESIZE: 225/55/R16)

Sep 19, 2001 Tires

THE CADILLAC CATERSA HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR RAPIDLY. THE FIRST TIME THERE WAS A PROBLEM I NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND TOOK THE CAR IN TO HAVE THE TIRES BALANCED AND ROTATED. I WAS TOLD THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT AND THERE WAS NO NEED TO ROTATE OR BALANCE. THE CAR HAD ...

Sep 19, 2001 Tires

THE CADILLAC CATERSA HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT CAUSES THE TIRES TO WEAR RAPIDLY. THE FIRST TIME THERE WAS A PROBLEM I NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND TOOK THE CAR IN TO HAVE THE TIRES BALANCED AND ROTATED. I WAS TOLD THE TIRES WERE WORN OUT AND THERE WAS NO NEED TO ROTATE OR BALANCE. THE CAR HAD ...

Aug 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Electrical System

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Visibility

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Steering

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Electrical System

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Visibility

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 24, 2001 Steering

BRAKE INSP.BRAKE REPLACED3/9/00;CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON 5/12/00-FUEL INJECTOR DIRTY, REPLACE SENSOR; LEFT WINDOW SLOW IN OPERATION - 6/23/00;INGINTION REMOTE KEY NOT WORKING- TWO REPLACEMENT 6/23/00;CAR JERKING IN SPORT MODE, PRBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS, SUNROOF SLIDES BACK AN FORTH WITHOUT TURNING DIAL,...

Aug 8, 2001 Steering

WITHOUT WARNING, THE STEERING LINKAGE ON DRIVER SIDE SNAPPED WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT A SLOW SPEED. I NEED TO KNOW IF THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON OTHER CADILLAC CATERA'S OR OTHER MODELS BUILT SINCE 1997.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Steering

WITHOUT WARNING, THE STEERING LINKAGE ON DRIVER SIDE SNAPPED WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT A SLOW SPEED. I NEED TO KNOW IF THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON OTHER CADILLAC CATERA'S OR OTHER MODELS BUILT SINCE 1997.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Steering

WITHOUT WARNING, THE STEERING LINKAGE ON DRIVER SIDE SNAPPED WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT A SLOW SPEED. I NEED TO KNOW IF THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON OTHER CADILLAC CATERA'S OR OTHER MODELS BUILT SINCE 1997.*AK

Aug 8, 2001 Steering

WITHOUT WARNING, THE STEERING LINKAGE ON DRIVER SIDE SNAPPED WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT A SLOW SPEED. I NEED TO KNOW IF THE SAME TYPE OF FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON OTHER CADILLAC CATERA'S OR OTHER MODELS BUILT SINCE 1997.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Suspension

SUSPENSION WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AT 13,000 MILES WITH REALIGNMENT AND CURRENTLY IS IN THE SHOP TO REPLACE ALL TIRES AND HAVE ALIGNED AGAIN. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE SPECS OR THE VEHICLE. NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE FOR SAME PROBLEM...

Jul 12, 2001 Suspension

SUSPENSION WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AT 13,000 MILES WITH REALIGNMENT AND CURRENTLY IS IN THE SHOP TO REPLACE ALL TIRES AND HAVE ALIGNED AGAIN. THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE SPECS OR THE VEHICLE. NUMEROUS OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE FOR SAME PROBLEM...

Jun 13, 2001 Tires

TIRES WORN OUT ON INSIDE. NOT READILY VISIBLE. SAFETY ISSUE. GM WILL NOT REPAIR. CAR MISALIGNED FROM FACTORY. TECHNICAL BULLETIN ISSUED.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Tires

TIRES WORN OUT ON INSIDE. NOT READILY VISIBLE. SAFETY ISSUE. GM WILL NOT REPAIR. CAR MISALIGNED FROM FACTORY. TECHNICAL BULLETIN ISSUED.*AK

Jun 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 3 TIMES; FIRST TIME AT 40 MPH VEHICLE SPUTTERED/ STALLED SECOND TIME WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, AND THEN STARTED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TWICE, TOLD CONSUMER HE COULD NOT FIND CAUSE, UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 3 TIMES; FIRST TIME AT 40 MPH VEHICLE SPUTTERED/ STALLED SECOND TIME WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, AND THEN STARTED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TWICE, TOLD CONSUMER HE COULD NOT FIND CAUSE, UNABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM.*AK

May 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE TALKED WITH A PERSON A COLE VALLEY AND HE SAID THAT MY CAR AND OTHER LIKE MINE HAD THE SAME THING GO WRONG WITH IT IN ONE CASE SOME ONE HAD TO BUY A NEW ENGINE FOR A 1997 AND A 1998 DON'T KNOW HOW PEOPLE HE'S TALKING ABOUT BUT MY GUESS ITS UP THERE . *AK (TIRESIZE: 23540ZR18)( DOT NUMBER: T...

May 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE TALKED WITH A PERSON A COLE VALLEY AND HE SAID THAT MY CAR AND OTHER LIKE MINE HAD THE SAME THING GO WRONG WITH IT IN ONE CASE SOME ONE HAD TO BUY A NEW ENGINE FOR A 1997 AND A 1998 DON'T KNOW HOW PEOPLE HE'S TALKING ABOUT BUT MY GUESS ITS UP THERE . *AK (TIRESIZE: 23540ZR18)( DOT NUMBER: T...

Apr 23, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. DEALER CLAIMS THEY ARE GOING BY GMC SPECS. BUT ALIGNMENT IS OFF, CAUSING INNER EDGE OF TIRES TO WEAR DOWN TO STEEL.*AK THERE WAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AND OUT OF SHOP MORE THAN TEN TIMES FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. AL F...

Apr 23, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. DEALER CLAIMS THEY ARE GOING BY GMC SPECS. BUT ALIGNMENT IS OFF, CAUSING INNER EDGE OF TIRES TO WEAR DOWN TO STEEL.*AK THERE WAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AND OUT OF SHOP MORE THAN TEN TIMES FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. AL F...

Apr 23, 2001 Suspension

VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. DEALER CLAIMS THEY ARE GOING BY GMC SPECS. BUT ALIGNMENT IS OFF, CAUSING INNER EDGE OF TIRES TO WEAR DOWN TO STEEL.*AK THERE WAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AND OUT OF SHOP MORE THAN TEN TIMES FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. AL F...

Apr 23, 2001 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. DEALER CLAIMS THEY ARE GOING BY GMC SPECS. BUT ALIGNMENT IS OFF, CAUSING INNER EDGE OF TIRES TO WEAR DOWN TO STEEL.*AK THERE WAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM OF SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AND OUT OF SHOP MORE THAN TEN TIMES FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. AL F...

Apr 12, 2001 Tires

TIRES ARE WEARING OUT AT INSIDE, IT'S NOT NOTICEABLE ON OUTER TIRE. CONSUMER HAS HAD 10 TIRES PUT ON VEHICLE, AND THEY ALL WORE OUT ON INSIDE RIGHT TO STEEL BELTS.*AK TIRES ARE GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA, SIZE P225/55R16, CONSUMER STATES THAT GOODYEAR OR CADILLAC HAS A SOLUTION, POSSIBLY A SUSPENSION P...

Apr 12, 2001 Suspension

TIRES ARE WEARING OUT AT INSIDE, IT'S NOT NOTICEABLE ON OUTER TIRE. CONSUMER HAS HAD 10 TIRES PUT ON VEHICLE, AND THEY ALL WORE OUT ON INSIDE RIGHT TO STEEL BELTS.*AK TIRES ARE GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA, SIZE P225/55R16, CONSUMER STATES THAT GOODYEAR OR CADILLAC HAS A SOLUTION, POSSIBLY A SUSPENSION P...

Apr 12, 2001 Tires

TIRES ARE WEARING OUT AT INSIDE, IT'S NOT NOTICEABLE ON OUTER TIRE. CONSUMER HAS HAD 10 TIRES PUT ON VEHICLE, AND THEY ALL WORE OUT ON INSIDE RIGHT TO STEEL BELTS.*AK TIRES ARE GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA, SIZE P225/55R16, CONSUMER STATES THAT GOODYEAR OR CADILLAC HAS A SOLUTION, POSSIBLY A SUSPENSION P...

Apr 12, 2001 Suspension

TIRES ARE WEARING OUT AT INSIDE, IT'S NOT NOTICEABLE ON OUTER TIRE. CONSUMER HAS HAD 10 TIRES PUT ON VEHICLE, AND THEY ALL WORE OUT ON INSIDE RIGHT TO STEEL BELTS.*AK TIRES ARE GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA, SIZE P225/55R16, CONSUMER STATES THAT GOODYEAR OR CADILLAC HAS A SOLUTION, POSSIBLY A SUSPENSION P...

Mar 7, 2001 Tires

TWO TIRES LOST PRESSURE IN LAST TWO MONTHS. GOODYEAR, RSA TIRES, MTS P225/55R16 94H. FIRST TIRE WAS 2 MONTHS AGO, FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. SECOND TIRE WAS A WEEK AGO, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK HEATED SEAT IS INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED HEATING ELEMENT. *SLC

Mar 7, 2001 Seats

TWO TIRES LOST PRESSURE IN LAST TWO MONTHS. GOODYEAR, RSA TIRES, MTS P225/55R16 94H. FIRST TIRE WAS 2 MONTHS AGO, FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. SECOND TIRE WAS A WEEK AGO, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK HEATED SEAT IS INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED HEATING ELEMENT. *SLC

Mar 7, 2001 Tires

TWO TIRES LOST PRESSURE IN LAST TWO MONTHS. GOODYEAR, RSA TIRES, MTS P225/55R16 94H. FIRST TIRE WAS 2 MONTHS AGO, FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. SECOND TIRE WAS A WEEK AGO, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK HEATED SEAT IS INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED HEATING ELEMENT. *SLC

Mar 7, 2001 Seats

TWO TIRES LOST PRESSURE IN LAST TWO MONTHS. GOODYEAR, RSA TIRES, MTS P225/55R16 94H. FIRST TIRE WAS 2 MONTHS AGO, FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. SECOND TIRE WAS A WEEK AGO, REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. *AK HEATED SEAT IS INOPERABLE, DEALER REPLACED HEATING ELEMENT. *SLC

Feb 15, 2001 Electrical System

A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE: FOG LIGHTS BURNED OUT FAST/ RADIATOR LIGHTS CAME ON/STEERING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, AND TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED A FEW TIMES. TREAD SEPARATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE TRYING TO REMEDY PROBLEM. CONSUMER WANTED DEALER/MA...

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE: FOG LIGHTS BURNED OUT FAST/ RADIATOR LIGHTS CAME ON/STEERING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, AND TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED A FEW TIMES. TREAD SEPARATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE TRYING TO REMEDY PROBLEM. CONSUMER WANTED DEALER/MA...

Feb 15, 2001 Steering

A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE: FOG LIGHTS BURNED OUT FAST/ RADIATOR LIGHTS CAME ON/STEERING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, AND TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED A FEW TIMES. TREAD SEPARATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE TRYING TO REMEDY PROBLEM. CONSUMER WANTED DEALER/MA...

Feb 15, 2001 Tires

A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE: FOG LIGHTS BURNED OUT FAST/ RADIATOR LIGHTS CAME ON/STEERING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, AND TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED A FEW TIMES. TREAD SEPARATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE TRYING TO REMEDY PROBLEM. CONSUMER WANTED DEALER/MA...

Feb 15, 2001 Electrical System

A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE: FOG LIGHTS BURNED OUT FAST/ RADIATOR LIGHTS CAME ON/STEERING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, AND TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED A FEW TIMES. TREAD SEPARATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE TRYING TO REMEDY PROBLEM. CONSUMER WANTED DEALER/MA...

Feb 15, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE: FOG LIGHTS BURNED OUT FAST/ RADIATOR LIGHTS CAME ON/STEERING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, AND TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED A FEW TIMES. TREAD SEPARATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE TRYING TO REMEDY PROBLEM. CONSUMER WANTED DEALER/MA...

Feb 15, 2001 Steering

A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE: FOG LIGHTS BURNED OUT FAST/ RADIATOR LIGHTS CAME ON/STEERING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, AND TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED A FEW TIMES. TREAD SEPARATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE TRYING TO REMEDY PROBLEM. CONSUMER WANTED DEALER/MA...

Feb 15, 2001 Tires

A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE: FOG LIGHTS BURNED OUT FAST/ RADIATOR LIGHTS CAME ON/STEERING MECHANISM MALFUNCTIONED, AND TIRES HAVE BEEN CHANGED A FEW TIMES. TREAD SEPARATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE TRYING TO REMEDY PROBLEM. CONSUMER WANTED DEALER/MA...

Feb 1, 2001 Suspension

A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 1999 THAT RONT END ALIGNMENT WAS CAUSING TIRE WEAR. AUTO SHOULD BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. IF TIRES ARE WORN DUE TO ALIGNMENT, REPLACE TIRES. MY TIRES WERE WORN AND REPLACED AT 17800 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT TIRES NOW NEED REPLACING AFTER 18000 A...

Feb 1, 2001 Suspension

A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 1999 THAT RONT END ALIGNMENT WAS CAUSING TIRE WEAR. AUTO SHOULD BE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. IF TIRES ARE WORN DUE TO ALIGNMENT, REPLACE TIRES. MY TIRES WERE WORN AND REPLACED AT 17800 MILES. THE REPLACEMENT TIRES NOW NEED REPLACING AFTER 18000 A...

Jan 22, 2001 Suspension

THE REAR WHEELS WILL NOT LINE UP ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR OUT. *CJ CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, HOWEVER NO REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE. *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Suspension

THE REAR WHEELS WILL NOT LINE UP ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR OUT. *CJ CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, HOWEVER NO REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE. *SLC

Dec 14, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE WILL PULL TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING OR APPLYING BRAKES. CONSUMER MUST HOLD WHEEL IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC. *AK

Dec 14, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE WILL PULL TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT WHILE DRIVING OR APPLYING BRAKES. CONSUMER MUST HOLD WHEEL IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC. *AK

Nov 18, 2000 Wheels

TIRES WERE CHECKED DURING 3000 MILE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE WEAR WAS REPORTED AS NORMAL. 900 MILES LATER WE EXPERIENCED A SHIMMING WHEN DRIVING AT AROUND 70 MILES AN HOUR. STOPPED TO HAVE TIRES CHECKED AT GOODYEAR DEALER AND THE TIRES WERE WORN DOWN TO WEARBARS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH STRIP ON EACH OF TH...

Nov 18, 2000 Tires

TIRES WERE CHECKED DURING 3000 MILE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE WEAR WAS REPORTED AS NORMAL. 900 MILES LATER WE EXPERIENCED A SHIMMING WHEN DRIVING AT AROUND 70 MILES AN HOUR. STOPPED TO HAVE TIRES CHECKED AT GOODYEAR DEALER AND THE TIRES WERE WORN DOWN TO WEARBARS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH STRIP ON EACH OF TH...

Nov 18, 2000 Wheels

TIRES WERE CHECKED DURING 3000 MILE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE WEAR WAS REPORTED AS NORMAL. 900 MILES LATER WE EXPERIENCED A SHIMMING WHEN DRIVING AT AROUND 70 MILES AN HOUR. STOPPED TO HAVE TIRES CHECKED AT GOODYEAR DEALER AND THE TIRES WERE WORN DOWN TO WEARBARS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH STRIP ON EACH OF TH...

Nov 18, 2000 Tires

TIRES WERE CHECKED DURING 3000 MILE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE WEAR WAS REPORTED AS NORMAL. 900 MILES LATER WE EXPERIENCED A SHIMMING WHEN DRIVING AT AROUND 70 MILES AN HOUR. STOPPED TO HAVE TIRES CHECKED AT GOODYEAR DEALER AND THE TIRES WERE WORN DOWN TO WEARBARS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCH STRIP ON EACH OF TH...

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

IN JANUARY 1999 I RECEIVED A SERVICE BULLETIN # 81-31-02 FROM CADILLAC MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION INFORMING ME THAT THE CATERA HAD A TENDENCY TO "...DRIFT OR LEAD TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AND/OR THE FRONT TIRES APPEAR TO BE WEARING MORE ON THE INNER SHOULDER." I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN THE REPAIR PER THEI...

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

IN JANUARY 1999 I RECEIVED A SERVICE BULLETIN # 81-31-02 FROM CADILLAC MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION INFORMING ME THAT THE CATERA HAD A TENDENCY TO "...DRIFT OR LEAD TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AND/OR THE FRONT TIRES APPEAR TO BE WEARING MORE ON THE INNER SHOULDER." I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN THE REPAIR PER THEI...

Sep 23, 2000 Tires

I JUST BOUGHT THE SEVENTH NEW TIRE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CATERA. I WAS TOLD THE ALIGNMENT WAS SET WRONG AT THE FACTORY. CADIALLAC REPLACED THREE TIRES. THEY JUST KEEP WEARING OUT. I'VE HAD THREE BLOWOUTS. JUST LUCKY I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I AM SELLING THE VEHICLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE...

Sep 23, 2000 Tires

I JUST BOUGHT THE SEVENTH NEW TIRE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CATERA. I WAS TOLD THE ALIGNMENT WAS SET WRONG AT THE FACTORY. CADIALLAC REPLACED THREE TIRES. THEY JUST KEEP WEARING OUT. I'VE HAD THREE BLOWOUTS. JUST LUCKY I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I AM SELLING THE VEHICLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE...

Sep 23, 2000 Tires

I JUST BOUGHT THE SEVENTH NEW TIRE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CATERA. I WAS TOLD THE ALIGNMENT WAS SET WRONG AT THE FACTORY. CADIALLAC REPLACED THREE TIRES. THEY JUST KEEP WEARING OUT. I'VE HAD THREE BLOWOUTS. JUST LUCKY I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I AM SELLING THE VEHICLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE...

Sep 23, 2000 Tires

I JUST BOUGHT THE SEVENTH NEW TIRE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CATERA. I WAS TOLD THE ALIGNMENT WAS SET WRONG AT THE FACTORY. CADIALLAC REPLACED THREE TIRES. THEY JUST KEEP WEARING OUT. I'VE HAD THREE BLOWOUTS. JUST LUCKY I DIDN'T HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I AM SELLING THE VEHICLE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE...

Sep 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DIED DUE TO A FAULTY TIMING BELT. DEALER HAS VEHICLE CURRENTLY.*AK

Sep 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE DIED DUE TO A FAULTY TIMING BELT. DEALER HAS VEHICLE CURRENTLY.*AK

Sep 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTACTED DEALER IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTICE FOR ENGIINE PROBLEM-WAS NOT ADVISED OF ANY IMMINENT DANGER-LOST POWER STEERING-CAR OVERHEATED & ENGINE FAILURE, BRAKES CONTINUE TO SQUEAL INTERMITTENTLY, STEERING PULLS TO SIDE. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTACTED DEALER IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTICE FOR ENGIINE PROBLEM-WAS NOT ADVISED OF ANY IMMINENT DANGER-LOST POWER STEERING-CAR OVERHEATED & ENGINE FAILURE, BRAKES CONTINUE TO SQUEAL INTERMITTENTLY, STEERING PULLS TO SIDE. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONTACTED DEALER IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTICE FOR ENGIINE PROBLEM-WAS NOT ADVISED OF ANY IMMINENT DANGER-LOST POWER STEERING-CAR OVERHEATED & ENGINE FAILURE, BRAKES CONTINUE TO SQUEAL INTERMITTENTLY, STEERING PULLS TO SIDE. *AK

Sep 13, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTACTED DEALER IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTICE FOR ENGIINE PROBLEM-WAS NOT ADVISED OF ANY IMMINENT DANGER-LOST POWER STEERING-CAR OVERHEATED & ENGINE FAILURE, BRAKES CONTINUE TO SQUEAL INTERMITTENTLY, STEERING PULLS TO SIDE. *AK

Jul 27, 2000 Suspension

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON INTERIOR SIDEWALL OF TIRES; I SUSPECT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION WHICH HAS TOO MUCH CAMBER IN THE DESIGN FOR AMERICAN TIRES. THE PREVIOUS TECHNICAL NOTICE SEND OUT WAS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND WAS PROBABLY THE WRONG DIAGNOSIS. *AK

Jul 27, 2000 Suspension

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON INTERIOR SIDEWALL OF TIRES; I SUSPECT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION WHICH HAS TOO MUCH CAMBER IN THE DESIGN FOR AMERICAN TIRES. THE PREVIOUS TECHNICAL NOTICE SEND OUT WAS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND WAS PROBABLY THE WRONG DIAGNOSIS. *AK

Jun 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ERROR IN DIAGNOSIS PROVIDED TO NHTSA. REQUEST TO PURGE INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON INITIAL CONTACT. *ML

Jun 22, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ERROR IN DIAGNOSIS PROVIDED TO NHTSA. REQUEST TO PURGE INFORMATION SUBMITTED ON INITIAL CONTACT. *ML

May 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. COMPLETE FORM. *AK

May 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. COMPLETE FORM. *AK

Apr 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Suspension

TIRES EXPERIENCING WEAR DUE TO FRONT END BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LEVELING LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Suspension

TIRES EXPERIENCING WEAR DUE TO FRONT END BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LEVELING LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Suspension

TIRES EXPERIENCING WEAR DUE TO FRONT END BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LEVELING LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Suspension

TIRES EXPERIENCING WEAR DUE TO FRONT END BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LEVELING LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Suspension

TIRES EXPERIENCING WEAR DUE TO FRONT END BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LEVELING LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE REAR DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Suspension

TIRES EXPERIENCING WEAR DUE TO FRONT END BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. NLM

Apr 17, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE LEVELING LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. NLM

Apr 10, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Electronic Stability Control

THE LEVELING LIGHT BLINKED ON & OFF CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FREQENTLY. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE BACK DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A WEEK. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Electronic Stability Control

THE LEVELING LIGHT BLINKED ON & OFF CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Electronic Stability Control

THE LEVELING LIGHT BLINKED ON & OFF CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FREQENTLY. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

THE BACK DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED FOR A WEEK. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Electronic Stability Control

THE LEVELING LIGHT BLINKED ON & OFF CONTINUOUSLY. YH

Apr 10, 2000 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. YH

Mar 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Suspension

TIRE FAILURE ADDMITTTEDLY DUE TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. SERVICE BULLETIN DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM AS TIRES WERE UNUSABLE AT 30,000 DEALER ADJUSTED ALIGNMENT AS PER SB. THE REPLACED TIRES WERE IN IDENTICAL CONDITION AT 60,000. GOOD YEAR WOULD NOT HELP BECAUSE THE BELTS HAD WORN THRU INSI...

Mar 8, 2000 Suspension

TIRE FAILURE ADDMITTTEDLY DUE TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. SERVICE BULLETIN DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM AS TIRES WERE UNUSABLE AT 30,000 DEALER ADJUSTED ALIGNMENT AS PER SB. THE REPLACED TIRES WERE IN IDENTICAL CONDITION AT 60,000. GOOD YEAR WOULD NOT HELP BECAUSE THE BELTS HAD WORN THRU INSI...

Feb 9, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED. YH

Feb 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DRIVE BELT SHREDDED CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO JAM RESULTING IN DAMAGE THE VALVE HEAD. YH

Feb 9, 2000 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED. YH

Feb 9, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DRIVE BELT SHREDDED CAUSING THE TIMING BELT TO JAM RESULTING IN DAMAGE THE VALVE HEAD. YH

Jan 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ONGOING/ INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GOING OUT WHILE IN OPERATION, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE COLLISION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

ONGOING/ INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GOING OUT WHILE IN OPERATION, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE COLLISION. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF, CAUSING POWER STEERING TO MALFUNCTION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. CRANKSHAFT/PULLEY WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF, CAUSING POWER STEERING TO MALFUNCTION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. CRANKSHAFT/PULLEY WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF, CAUSING POWER STEERING TO MALFUNCTION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. CRANKSHAFT/PULLEY WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Jan 22, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH SERPENTINE BELT FELL OFF, CAUSING POWER STEERING TO MALFUNCTION. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. CRANKSHAFT/PULLEY WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Nov 24, 1999 Electrical System

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT IT WOULD FAIL TO RESTART AGAIN. WOULD HAVE TOW VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, 8 TIMES SO FAR. MECHANIC WOULD REPROGRAM KEY; REPLACED BATTERY/FAULTY FUEL INJECTORS AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. GMC EPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 1999 FOR THE FULL ...

Nov 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT IT WOULD FAIL TO RESTART AGAIN. WOULD HAVE TOW VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, 8 TIMES SO FAR. MECHANIC WOULD REPROGRAM KEY; REPLACED BATTERY/FAULTY FUEL INJECTORS AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. GMC EPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 1999 FOR THE FULL ...

Nov 24, 1999 Electrical System

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT IT WOULD FAIL TO RESTART AGAIN. WOULD HAVE TOW VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, 8 TIMES SO FAR. MECHANIC WOULD REPROGRAM KEY; REPLACED BATTERY/FAULTY FUEL INJECTORS AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. GMC EPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 1999 FOR THE FULL ...

Nov 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT IT WOULD FAIL TO RESTART AGAIN. WOULD HAVE TOW VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, 8 TIMES SO FAR. MECHANIC WOULD REPROGRAM KEY; REPLACED BATTERY/FAULTY FUEL INJECTORS AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. GMC EPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 1999 FOR THE FULL ...

Nov 24, 1999 Electrical System

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT IT WOULD FAIL TO RESTART AGAIN. WOULD HAVE TOW VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, 8 TIMES SO FAR. MECHANIC WOULD REPROGRAM KEY; REPLACED BATTERY/FAULTY FUEL INJECTORS AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. GMC EPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 1999 FOR THE FULL ...

Nov 24, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT IT WOULD FAIL TO RESTART AGAIN. WOULD HAVE TOW VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, 8 TIMES SO FAR. MECHANIC WOULD REPROGRAM KEY; REPLACED BATTERY/FAULTY FUEL INJECTORS AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. GMC EPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 1999 FOR THE FULL ...

Nov 24, 1999 Electrical System

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT IT WOULD FAIL TO RESTART AGAIN. WOULD HAVE TOW VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, 8 TIMES SO FAR. MECHANIC WOULD REPROGRAM KEY; REPLACED BATTERY/FAULTY FUEL INJECTORS AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. GMC EPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 1999 FOR THE FULL ...

Nov 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHENEVER VEHICLE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT IT WOULD FAIL TO RESTART AGAIN. WOULD HAVE TOW VEHICLE TO DEALER EACH TIME THIS HAPPENED, 8 TIMES SO FAR. MECHANIC WOULD REPROGRAM KEY; REPLACED BATTERY/FAULTY FUEL INJECTORS AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. GMC EPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 1999 FOR THE FULL ...

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Nov 6, 1999 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES WORE WITHIN 1/64" OF WEARBAR AT 20000 MILES. GOODYEAR MADE ADJUSTMENT ON REPLACEMENT TIRES. HOWEVER DURING REPLACEMENT IT WAS NOTED TWO FRONT TIRES HAD A 1' WORNBAND AROUND INSIDE EDGES TO THE EXTENT THAT FABRIC ( INTERNAL SUPPORT) WAS EXPOSED.EITHER ONE OR BOTH TIRES WERE ABOUT READY...

Nov 6, 1999 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES WORE WITHIN 1/64" OF WEARBAR AT 20000 MILES. GOODYEAR MADE ADJUSTMENT ON REPLACEMENT TIRES. HOWEVER DURING REPLACEMENT IT WAS NOTED TWO FRONT TIRES HAD A 1' WORNBAND AROUND INSIDE EDGES TO THE EXTENT THAT FABRIC ( INTERNAL SUPPORT) WAS EXPOSED.EITHER ONE OR BOTH TIRES WERE ABOUT READY...

Oct 19, 1999 Air Bags

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG LIGHT SENSOR KEEPS COMING ON. ON FOUR OCCASIONS VEHICLE VEHICLE BEEN IN /OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. CAN NHTSA HELP OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Air Bags

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG LIGHT SENSOR KEEPS COMING ON. ON FOUR OCCASIONS VEHICLE VEHICLE BEEN IN /OUT OF DEALER'S SHOP AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. CAN NHTSA HELP OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS. SQUEAKY BRAKES.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WINDSHIELD WIPERS. SQUEAKY BRAKES.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS. SQUEAKY BRAKES.

Sep 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WINDSHIELD WIPERS. SQUEAKY BRAKES.

Aug 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

NEAR MISS OF SEVERE ACCIDENTAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE. PROBLEM: SAFETY HAZARD DESIGNED INTO CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH POD. NO PERMANENT OFF FEATURE. CRUISE ACTIVE AND BYPASS OF OFF SWITCH IN ANY MODE SELECTED BY SET-ACCEL/COAST-RESUME ROCKER SWITCH. SET-ACCEL/COAST-RESUME ROCKER SWITCH DETENT ON MY CA...

Aug 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

NEAR MISS OF SEVERE ACCIDENTAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE. PROBLEM: SAFETY HAZARD DESIGNED INTO CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH POD. NO PERMANENT OFF FEATURE. CRUISE ACTIVE AND BYPASS OF OFF SWITCH IN ANY MODE SELECTED BY SET-ACCEL/COAST-RESUME ROCKER SWITCH. SET-ACCEL/COAST-RESUME ROCKER SWITCH DETENT ON MY CA...

Aug 25, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AND USING TURN SIGNALS ,THE SIGNALS WILL NOT STOP BLINKING UNLESS VEHICLE MAKES A 90 DEGREE TURN. THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE TO NOT ONLY FOR HIM, BUT TO EVERYONE ON THE STREETS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WAY TO ADJUST THE SOUND LEVEL IN THE VEHICLE. *...

Aug 25, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AND USING TURN SIGNALS ,THE SIGNALS WILL NOT STOP BLINKING UNLESS VEHICLE MAKES A 90 DEGREE TURN. THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE TO NOT ONLY FOR HIM, BUT TO EVERYONE ON THE STREETS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WAY TO ADJUST THE SOUND LEVEL IN THE VEHICLE. *...

Aug 10, 1999 Steering

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FROM 65 TO 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING POWER CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER & THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING BELT TO FALL OFF. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE IS AT DEALE...

Aug 10, 1999 Steering

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FROM 65 TO 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING POWER CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER & THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING BELT TO FALL OFF. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE IS AT DEALE...

Jun 29, 1999 Tires

DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT THE ALL FOUR TIRES BECAME BALD, AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO SLIDE. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED A CRASH. MANUFACTURER ADMITTED IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, BUT WAS NOT WILLING TO REPAIR VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Tires

DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT THE ALL FOUR TIRES BECAME BALD, AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO SLIDE. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED A CRASH. MANUFACTURER ADMITTED IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, BUT WAS NOT WILLING TO REPAIR VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Apr 19, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS ON AN EXIT RAMP AT ABOUT 30-40 MPH, WHEN SHE LOST CONTROL AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL, DAMAGING THE FRONT AND SIDE OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 19, 1999 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS ON AN EXIT RAMP AT ABOUT 30-40 MPH, WHEN SHE LOST CONTROL AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL, DAMAGING THE FRONT AND SIDE OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Structure

TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN FRONT END & STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT SNOW WAS LODGED IN WHEEL WELL & OTHER PARTS OF VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO BE UNBALANCED AND IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Structure

TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN FRONT END & STEERING WHEEL STARTED VIBRATING. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT SNOW WAS LODGED IN WHEEL WELL & OTHER PARTS OF VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED VEHICLE TO BE UNBALANCED AND IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

O-RING LEAKING.

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

REAR PASSANGER DOOR FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GUAGE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

ELECTRONIC LOAD LEVELARS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BELT FAILED, CAUSED MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

SEAT HEATER SWITCH INOPERABLE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLED AND NEVER DISCOVERED PROBLEM. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT MOTOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

O-RING LEAKING.

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST MANIFOLD FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET LEAKING.

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

REAR PASSANGER DOOR FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TEMPERATURE GUAGE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LOCK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

ELECTRONIC LOAD LEVELARS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE BELT FAILED, CAUSED MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

SEAT HEATER SWITCH INOPERABLE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLED AND NEVER DISCOVERED PROBLEM. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seats

DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT MOTOR FAILED. YH

Dec 10, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR LIGHT TO CHANGE, WHEN SHE DROVE OFF, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE THEN TRIED TO PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, BUT VEHICLE WOULD JUMP BACK AND FORWARD AT LEASED THREE TIMES, CONTINUING TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. *AK

Dec 10, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER WAS WAITING FOR LIGHT TO CHANGE, WHEN SHE DROVE OFF, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE THEN TRIED TO PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, BUT VEHICLE WOULD JUMP BACK AND FORWARD AT LEASED THREE TIMES, CONTINUING TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. *AK

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System

THIS IS A NEW CAR. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE AIRBAG MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ELECTICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS OVER AND OVER. I HAVE ASK CADILLAC TO REPLACE THIS CAR,BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED. PLEASE HELP ME.

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System

THIS IS A NEW CAR. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE AIRBAG MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ELECTICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS OVER AND OVER. I HAVE ASK CADILLAC TO REPLACE THIS CAR,BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED. PLEASE HELP ME.

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System

THIS IS A NEW CAR. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE AIRBAG MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ELECTICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS OVER AND OVER. I HAVE ASK CADILLAC TO REPLACE THIS CAR,BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED. PLEASE HELP ME.

Nov 10, 1998 Air Bags

THIS IS A NEW CAR. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE AIRBAG MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ELECTICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS OVER AND OVER. I HAVE ASK CADILLAC TO REPLACE THIS CAR,BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED. PLEASE HELP ME.

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System

THIS IS A NEW CAR. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE AIRBAG MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ELECTICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS OVER AND OVER. I HAVE ASK CADILLAC TO REPLACE THIS CAR,BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED. PLEASE HELP ME.

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System

THIS IS A NEW CAR. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE AIRBAG MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ELECTICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS OVER AND OVER. I HAVE ASK CADILLAC TO REPLACE THIS CAR,BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED. PLEASE HELP ME.

Nov 10, 1998 Electrical System

THIS IS A NEW CAR. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE AIRBAG MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ELECTICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS OVER AND OVER. I HAVE ASK CADILLAC TO REPLACE THIS CAR,BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED. PLEASE HELP ME.

Nov 10, 1998 Air Bags

THIS IS A NEW CAR. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE AIRBAG MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL ELECTICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR REPAIRS OVER AND OVER. I HAVE ASK CADILLAC TO REPLACE THIS CAR,BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED. PLEASE HELP ME.

Sep 28, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITION ALL OF A SUDDEN HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCEY BRAKES, BUT REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. IMPACT WAS DONE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. NEITHER AIR BAGS OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DEPOLYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 28, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITION ALL OF A SUDDEN HAD TO APPLY EMERGENCEY BRAKES, BUT REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. IMPACT WAS DONE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. NEITHER AIR BAGS OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DEPOLYED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 10, 1998 Seat Belts

BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK DUE TO A SOUND THAT HAPPENS TO THE SEAT BELTS. THE NOISE SOUNDS LIKE THE SEAT BELT EXPLODED. ONCE THIS HAPPENS, THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENS AROUND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT THE DRIVER APPLYING THE BRAKES OR ANY SUDDEN IMPACT. THE SEAT BELTS ...

Aug 10, 1998 Seat Belts

BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK DUE TO A SOUND THAT HAPPENS TO THE SEAT BELTS. THE NOISE SOUNDS LIKE THE SEAT BELT EXPLODED. ONCE THIS HAPPENS, THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENS AROUND THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT THE DRIVER APPLYING THE BRAKES OR ANY SUDDEN IMPACT. THE SEAT BELTS ...