1997 Cadillac Catera: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 28, 2004 · Engine · 80,511 miles · OH

-my 97 cadilac catera stalled 7/3/04 . -7/6/04 called trenor motor company (springfield, oh). Service manager refused to look at car. -7/7/04 it appeared as though a recall on the tensioner pulley had not been done. Pulled record on car and found that the recall involving the tensioner pulley work was in fact issued (and paid for) by general motors to trenor.-7/17/04 district service manager approved tear down time at jeff wyler, springfield, oh, to see for certain whether the recall had even been done with the stipulation that if the recall had been done (implying that the new recall pulley had been put on but went bad) general motors would "stand behind" product, paying total repair costs. If pulley had not been replaced, "stop" and send back to the dealer that was paid to perform recall-- number 02041a (which would be trenor). -7/20/04 technician and service manager at jeff wyler, came to me and confirmed that the pulley had not been replaced. I went to trenor to see mr. Ed tehan, who admitted that if the part wasn't bad, the part would not have been replaced by the technician in a recall! He also refused to show a parts stamp on original repair order. Recall directions from dealerworld.com (gm's website for recalls and vehicle history) state "if tensioner pulley has black bearing seal, then replace with a pulley having brown seals [given in pulley kit for recall, new part kit number 55352000, and additional pulley new number 90573616]". Part number on pulley found in my car has part number 337092ca (the seal is also not brown, as the new one should be, it is black) and according to national traffic safety adm. And general motors, should be replaced. Trenor motors failed to actually perform recall they were paid to do. -I have the actual (original) pulley, pictures, numerous documents, ten technicians to corroborate on these issues.

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · DC

The vehicle experienced a slow start when being started in the morning. The dealer replaced the alternator and battery but the problem still exists. The battery failed four times in three days. Nlm the vehicle stalled (in which the vehicle roared for a while), and may have derived from the engine camshaft drive timing belt, idler, tensioner pulleys, and the water pump. Scc

Filed Jul 30, 2002 · Engine · VA

Vehicle stalled at 35-40 MPH and was towed to dealer. Dealer stated timing belt had broken, causing damage to engine. Engine had to be replaced. Vehicle is still at dealership, cadillac has no engine for this vehicle. Engine for this vehicle was discontinued, and the new ones will not fit vehicle.

Filed Jul 19, 2002 · Engine · NC

The 1997 cadillac catera has a manufacturer's defect but general motos refuses to assist me with getting out of this unsafe car. The tensioner on my car broke may 8, 2002. I thank god that I was not killed. My car stalled right on the highway. I had it towed to the dealership and was told that I had a $6900 engine problem. I was shocked. I learned that general motors has known for almost 5 years about the tensioner defect but di dnot do a recall. When I called, I was giventhe runaround. I told the mechanic to stop until I could get assistance. He said he put on a new tensioner, timingbelt. And water pump. It didn't hold. I've had to take th car back over 4 times. The last time on july 1, 2002,the coolant systemhad a leak. General motors just laughed at me and said the car is driveable. It is unsafe and I will not spendmy time in a garage. The campaign that they supposedly issued is nothing but a hoax to keep from getting folks out of these lemons. They would not be ignoring these defectif it were the escalade or the deville buyers. I am scared to drive the vehicle and have it at a dealership. I've tried to trade it but due to the bad mechanical record, no one will buy them. Even the marketplace/auction syas they're only worth $600 when they should have a $13000 value since it was a $36,000 value car in 97. General motors won't call me back. I am asking for a comparable vehicle to drive at the same payment with the same equipment immeidately. General motors is the third largest corporation in the world but is treating some of its customers like dirt. They are trying to ignore the catera owners. My vehicle was an $800 repair. Most persons kept trying to drive their car and ended up with a $8000 engine problem and gernal motors paid for that. I've asked for assistance to get into another car - much less than what the engine cost wouldhavebeenif I had kept driving the car. General motors has nothelped me at all. I am tired of the runaround. Cater owners are at risk.

Filed Jul 19, 2002 · Engine · MS

While driving 65 MPH, engine stalled. Dealer determined that timing belt had broken and damaged engine. Engine needed to be replaced.*ak when the timing belt broke, there was no indication that engine had stop running eexcept that the vehicle slowed down. Applying brakes became very hard to accomplish. Consumer was able to get vehicle to the side of the highway and restart. The check engine light illuminated.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Engine · NJ

Vehicle stalled at 60-65 MPH. Towed to dealer. Dealer, who determined that engine needed to be replaced. Vehicle had been at dealership for 4 months. New engine ordered for vehicle will not fit.

Filed May 15, 2002 · Engine · WI

Without any indication vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull vehicle over and noticed water leaking from water pump. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

Filed May 14, 2002 · Engine · OH

Engine stalled at 5 MPH. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Dealer determined timing belt pulley had seized.

Filed Feb 14, 2002 · Engine · AR

Vehicle stalls while driving 55 MPH. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jan 8, 2002 · Engine · CA

While traveling heard noise coming from engine. Soon after ,engine stalled. Vehicle was towed. Technician stated that timing chain needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

Filed Jun 22, 2001 · Engine · AR

After timing belt went bad vehicle would stall out without any prior warning. Consumer has contacted dealer.

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Electrical · NC

Vehicle stalls at any speed and at any time. Dealer cannot find cause.