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2000 Cadillac Catera Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
27%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
78,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Cadillac Catera, 27% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving down the interstate mt check engine light came on I then took my 2000 Cadillac Catera to the shop who gave the information on technical bulletin from your web site # 623422 it is the secondary air injection hose failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10284949, filed 2009-09, 115,759 miles

“My engine light came on and dealer can't seem to resolve it. They have replaced the fuel tank, fuel filter, bg44k, module, and the car's computer system. To no avail. I now have a check engine light and gas cap light on.”

NHTSA complaint #10154256, filed 2006-03, 49,351 miles

“Engine light comes on while driving, stop light goes off, if I drive about 10 miles it comes back on. Dealer has tried numerous corrections. None worked.”

NHTSA complaint #10164182, filed 2006-08, 16,000 miles

“Dt: problem began in november. While driving experienced a full system failure. The car would slowly slow down, dashboard panel would illuminate, and then the vehicle would shut off. Both through the engine and electronically. Took vehicle to dealer, who did system checking. Diagnosed a need for a new battery and engine flush. Battery was replaced and engine flushed. After this repair, 5 miles down the road while traveling 60 MPH ,the same thing occurred. Back to dealer, who was shocked and unable to determine, but noted a crank shaft and a cam sensor that needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10125866, filed 2005-06, 76,000 miles

“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. 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.”

NHTSA complaint #10058262, filed 2004-02, 80,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001827%
20001827%
19993038%
19985646%
19977546%

Other parts of the 2000 Cadillac Catera

Electrical system
24 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Cadillac Catera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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