Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac catera. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while stopped. The contact successfully restarted the vehicle and continued to drive. The failure recurred whether the vehicle was stopped or in motion at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
2000 Cadillac Catera: engine stalls while driving
11 of the 67 complaints about the 2000 Cadillac Catera describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 58 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 cadillac catera. The vehicle stalled whenever he stopped at a traffic light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was informed about the failures that has occurred; however, they advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test which cost him $100. The failure continued to occur. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
The crankshaft position sensor on my 2000 catera was defective and caused the car to stall several times. This is a common problem on catera's. It could be a safety problem if the car stalls on a freeway.
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 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.
While driving instrument warning lights will illuminate, and vehicle will shut off, losing all power. Dealer has been contacted. *ak stalling of the vehicle while on highway resulting in accident. The vehicle was at dealership three times for brake work.
Engine stalled while driving without warning has occurred twice already.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to...
- This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Cadillac Catera stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2000 Cadillac Catera?
11 of 67 owner complaints about the 2000 Cadillac Catera (16%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Cadillac Catera?
There are 0 recalls and 58 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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