1999 Cadillac Catera Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“Windshield wipers only worked on the fast setting, and failed to disengage unless the vehicle was completely turned off. Windshield wiper motor was replaced, however the problem continued. . The consumer believed the probelm was electrical.”

“The contact owns a 1999 Cadillac Catera. After a rainstorm, the contact would notice a large amount of water on the front and back passenger side floor panels. Depending on the precipitation, there would be approximately 3 to 4 inches of water on the floor. The water originated from the glove compartment. Also, the contact observed a small amount of mildew on the carpet and smelled a strong odor. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the windshield was replaced; however, the failures continued. …”

“Consumer states the steering wheel will not turn left or right without a struggle, which has caused an acute stage of tendonitis in consumers right wrist and is now developing in her right wrist.”

“When driving on several occasions rear doors were not fully closed at a time when children were rear of vehicle. Consumer provided no indication that the doors were open. Consumer has contacted the dealer. There are no indications of the doors being opened, the doors are supposed to automatically lock once the vehicle is shifted into drive, however the doors remain open and unlocked. Consumer hears a clicking noise from the center dash. The sunroof stays stuck in the open position and makes a loud cracking noise, it's taken 3 times to repair the problem. …”