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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2000 Cadillac Catera Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 67 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Cadillac Catera, 3% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.

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.

“Extremly hesitant shifting. Failure to downshift on command. Rapid throttle position change causes transmission to 'hang in limbo'(sometimes for 2 to 3 seconds) when quick response is required. Hence, vehicle is unable to accelerate out of trouble situations.”

NHTSA complaint #741425, filed 2001-02

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200113%
200023%
199968%
199897%
1997106%

Other parts of the 2000 Cadillac Catera

Electrical system
24 complaints
Engine cooling
18 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Cadillac Catera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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