Sealed headlights that have residue on the inside of the headlights that you can not replace just the bulbs. You have to replace the entire unit to resolve the problem, that cost over 600.00 each. This would be on a 2002 cadallac catera.
The worst 2002 Cadillac Catera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Lights1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Cadillac Catera 77
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- 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 informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
What 2002 Cadillac Catera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake pedal and gas pedal are so close together that when applying brakes could also press gas and vehicle would lunge forward causing vehicle to hit curb. This happened 4 times. Dealer contacted. *ak
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Questions about the 2002 Cadillac Catera
Is the 2002 Cadillac Catera reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Cadillac Catera, fewer than a typical Catera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Cadillac Catera?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Cadillac Catera have?
No recalls on record.
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