2000 catera has had a power failure and electrical defects, gasket and seals were replaced. *ts the crank sensor was replaced. The hot water valve was leaking and was replaced. The side light was out. The front pads and rotors were replaced. The tires were out of balance. The windshield wiper was replaced and the ignition had to be lubed. There was a short in the heating system and the moonroof did not work properly and when it was used it caused power failures..
2000 Cadillac Catera engine complaints
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My engine light came on and dealer can't seem to resolve it. They have replaced the fuel tank, fuel filter, bg44k, module, and the car's computer system. To no avail. I now have a "check engine" light and "gas cap" light on.
Dt: problem began in november. While driving experienced a full system failure. The car would slowly slow down, dashboard panel would illuminate, and then the vehicle would shut off. Both through the engine and electronically. Took vehicle to dealer, who did system checking. Diagnosed a need for a new battery and engine flush. Battery was replaced and engine flushed. After this repair, 5 miles down the road while traveling 60 MPH ,the same thing occurred. Back to dealer, who was shocked and unable to determine, but noted a crank shaft and a cam sensor that needed to be replaced. Had them replaced. Left dealership and again same thing. Called cadillac and filed complaint. Back to dealership, this time catalytic convertor. Failed. Afterwards, this again happened. Took back to dealer ,had no remedy. Had to buy another car because this car was inoperable.
While driving the vehicle, the car stalled without cause. When we attempted to stop the car due to the car stall the car spun out and was hit by an oncoming vehicle. This car has been subject to several stallouts while driving at various speeds since purchased in 2002. This vehicle also has problems with not starting when the car is completely filled with fuel. After being filled completely, the car will not start for several days.*ak the vehicle also leaks antifreeze from the oil cooler at a rate of about 1 gallon per week. Cadillac acknowledges the problem but will not fix it.
The vehicle stalled, the vehicle had been to the dealership on 8 occasions.
The consumer had three life threatening experiences with the vehicle. Where the vehicle would shut off while driving on the highway, and at stop light(s), and could not re-start the engine. The consumer later advised by the dealer that the crank shaft sensor stopped working and turned off the vehicle while it was in drive with no warning. The consumer feels that this vehicle should be re-called.
The cadillac catera will suddenly stall out--there is no warning that it is going to happen. It typically happens when making a turn(right or left). It is potentially life threatening when it occurs. Please do something about this! Someone is going to be killed when this occurs. I should also mention there are many other problems with this vehicle but the stalling out of the vehicle is the most serious. I am sick and tired of going to the dealership and them telling me my problem "cannot be duplicated." obviously, it can't. . .because you can't predict when it will occur.please contact me for more information about it.
Engine light comes on intermittently. Vehicle taken to dealer 7 times. Oxygen sensor was replaced, but this did not remedy the problem. Dealer then suggested to use only regular fuel, not hi test as recommended for this vehicle.
Engine stalled without warning on four diffrent occasions. Last time I was on a hill and at a light. The light turned green and I went for the accelerator only to find the vehicle rolling backwards. Stopped just short of car behind me. All stalls have been at slow speed or stopped.
While driving about any MPH vehicle will stall without a prior warning, and leaving consumer stuck in traffic for a couple minutes. Had taken vehicle to dealer for check up, but could not find any thing wrong.
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