2001 Cadillac Catera Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,484miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Cadillac Catera, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,484 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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Catera. The contact stated that the odometer stopped working when the traction control light and the ABS light was illuminated. The vehicle also lost power when the warning lights came on. The gears then started to shift very slowly. The failure mileage was 70,484. The current mileage was 70,486.”
NHTSA complaint #10311805, filed 2010-02, 70,484 miles“Vehicle was leaking oil, the consuemr was told that the vehicle had a loose screw, the vehicle stalled while driving due to a faulty computer chip, the dealer reset and upgraded the chip, while backing up and when coming to a stop the vehicle makes noise, the dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem but lubricated the plastics around and inside the car, this minimize the noise but it still can be heard. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8005626, filed 2002-03“While traveling and without any indication vehicle stalled. Vehicle was serviced by dealer, and technician noticed computer chip needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.”
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Cadillac Catera
8 complaintsTires
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Cadillac Catera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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