1997 Cadillac Catera engine and engine cooling problems
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Cadillac Catera — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tensioner pulley locked up. The tensioner stopped turning. As a result of this, the drive belt shredded like spaghetti and then melted. I avoided an accident by applying brakes and then having the car towed. Total repair cost: $729. *tr”
filed Mar 18, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac catera. While driving at any speed the vehicle overheated. The contact noticed smoke coming from the hood and antifreeze leaking from the vehicle. On may 2, 2007 the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that there was a hole in the antifreeze line, but the…”
filed May 3, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Catera years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Catera | 8 | 27% |
| 2000 Catera | 18 | 27% |
| 1999 Catera | 30 | 38% |
| 1998 Catera | 56 | 46% |
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.