1997 Cadillac Catera electrical system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Cadillac Catera — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: contact complained about electrical problems. When the hazard lights were on, all the gauges started jumping around, when the headlight switch was pushed forward the headlights stayed on for about an hour or longer. Also, when the key was out of the ignition. After the vehicle was restarted and…”
filed Jul 28, 2005
“This car was taken to dealer on 2/8/04 for recall 2041, 1037. Two days after picking up the car, the low coolant light came on my way home from work. My husband checked the coolant reservoir and it was over one inch below full, he also checked the driveway for any antifreeze and checked where you…”
filed Jun 26, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Catera years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Catera | 3 | 10% |
| 2000 Catera | 24 | 36% |
| 1999 Catera | 12 | 15% |
| 1998 Catera | 17 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Cadillac Catera
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.