1997 Cadillac Catera power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Cadillac Catera — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The abs and traction control system failed on my 1997 cadillac catera in kingsport, tn during a snowstorm. This resulted in a loss of control of the vehicle and un-drivability of the car during inclement weather. Dealer attempts to correct with replacement of computer module and valve/pump have not…”
filed Jan 18, 2004
“At 85,263 miles the car would not shift out of 1st gear. Dealership analysis was "transmission coming apart internally". No parts available for repair. Required a new transmission at a cost of $2997.86. There is no way a transmission should come apart with only 85,000 miles on it. 2nd major event…”
filed Feb 8, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Catera years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Catera | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Catera | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Catera | 6 | 8% |
| 1998 Catera | 9 | 7% |
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.