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 vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage is 80,100, and failure mileage was 58,600.
1997 Cadillac Catera: engine overheating
7 of the 163 complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Catera describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 27 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
- 20002
- 19991
- 19987
- 19977
What owners say
Timing belt, pulley and water pump replacement cost over $3700 to fix. Back in nov. 2001, now their is coolant leaking from the head gasket 6/04. Cadillac has been made aware of this situation and insists this had nothing to do with the engine previous overhaul.
The consumer is experiencing the following: the engine is overheating/there's a loud tapping sound, the brakes are grinding on the right side, the power locks at times won't unlock/must play with the floor shifter, and the clock was repaired. The dealer suggested that nothing was wrong with the vehicle, in reference to the engine. Scc
Timing belt tensioner broke, causing vehicle to break down. Dealer repaired, and car broke down again. Consumer informed that dealer will not give her copy of service invoice. Very dangerous for consumer to travel with repeated breakdowns. Consumer received a campaign letter on 06/2002 with regard to problem. Coolant leaks, the coolant light is on and the engine is sluggish after tensioner was replaced.
Purshased car with 69961 miles for $9935. Second day of purshase in shop for overheating. 32 days after purshase in shop for waterpump at a cost of $420. 3 month after purshase in shop for $1400 for front control arms and rear wheel bearings to get line up. After driving 14300 miles timing belt tensioner broke, an estimate of $8000 for repair. Now a lawn ornament. Can not afford to repair. The dealer (ferris auto center), cadillac, and gm which is in conjunction with the better business burear don't care!
Repeated engine coolant leaks
Engine coolant leak.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Revised diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0335
- Cam drive idler tensioner pulley and water pump
- Engine replacement is only availble from gmspo as a short block
- Customer satisfaction program - cam drive idler and tensioner pulleys and water pump - back order
- Tensioner kits on backorder
- Dealer information regarding customer satisfaction program 02041 - cam drive idler and tensioner pulleys,...
- Timing belt marks special policy program used on three liter engines
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Cadillac Catera overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1997 Cadillac Catera?
7 of 163 owner complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Catera (4%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Cadillac Catera?
There are 0 recalls and 27 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Cadillac Catera
Stalling 12Headlights 11Engine failure 10Ball joint 9Grinding brakes 7Loss of power 7Door locks 6Pulling 6Fire or smoke 5Won't start 5
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