1997 Cadillac Catera Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Cadillac Catera, 5% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At highway speed vehicle accelerated. Consumer pressed the brake pedal to the floor, but there was no reaction. Then, consumer down shifted to stop the vehicle. Consumer had vehicle towed, and dealer determined that engine and accelerator control switch needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10067039, filed 2004-04, 42,000 miles“Cruise control was on (not engaged by driver), needed to slow down, tapped brakes, didn't disengage, turned off switch, didn't disengage, stepped on brakes 3-4 more times harder, finally disengaged. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #768693, filed 2002-10“When driving at highway speeds vehicle surged forward. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10067057, filed 2004-04“When using cruise control and applying brakes, cruise control makes a loud clunking noise. Also, radio and poor reception problems, as well as front suspension causing the car to wobble and vibrate at certain speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #865890, filed 2000-07“While waitng at a stop sign the with foot depressed on the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated upto 15 to 20 MPH, resulting in the consumer running into a wall. Consumer has contacted the dealer .”
NHTSA complaint #832954, filed 1999-03Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Cadillac Catera
75 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Cadillac Catera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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