2000 Cadillac Catera Brakes Problems

“I have had problem with my 2000 Catera every since I bough it, first the seat would not heat ,put the key in and it would not turn,tires wore out in less than a year,driver side door is coming a part,glove compartment lock broken ,belt broke car ran hot had to get a new radiator,check engine light on ,secondary air injection hose failures,this car has been in the shop more times than out, junk,and g m does nothing to help,water pump went out ,heater coil hose leaking,vaule cover gasket replace , all before 60,000 miles.”

“The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Catera. The contact was experiencing issues with the ABS locking. The failure also caused the speedometer to malfunction. The brakes worked intermittently. The dealer stated that the ABS repair would cost $2,000. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current mileage was 74,232 and failure mileage was approximately 73,000. Updated 08/04/09 the check engine light illuminated and the speedometer was not accurate. Updated 08/06/09.”

“The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the ABS light illuminated and the speedometer was inoperable. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the brake and traction control module needed to be replaced. Updated 12/28/06.”

“2000 Catera has had a power failure and electrical defects, gasket and seals were replaced. 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..”

“Vehicle's brakes locked up causing accident. When the brakes locked, the consumer spun around and hit a brick wall four times. The consumer sustained several broken ribs as a result of the seat belt. The consumer would like Cadillac to pay her $20,000 cash to purchase another vehicle.”