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2001 Cadillac Catera Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
27%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
62,580miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Cadillac Catera, 27% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,580 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.

“On 8/20/05, I have filed a complaint (file # 1-357-445-124) with Cadillac customer relations, in order to request full reimbursement for repair of two safety-related issues and one service-related issue that have come to my knowledge recently. I believe these issues did not happened overnight and have been developing prior to the expiring of the warranty in december 2004. Car has only 35k miles and is driven avg of 4k miles per year. …”

NHTSA complaint #10135829, filed 2005-09, 35,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Catera. The contact stated that the engine was leaking oil prematurely. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic where the engine gaskets, belts and the water pump were replaced. However, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 89,000. Updated 01/09/14”

NHTSA complaint #10553358, filed 2013-11, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Catera. Since may of 2009, the vehicle stalls while driving 45 MPH or greater. Initially, the stalling occurred occasionally. Ever since the vehicle was repaired on june 28, 2009, the stalling occurs every other day. The contact feels that this is a serious safety issue. The failure mileage was 92,000. Updated 08/04/09 the mechanic stated the crankshaft sensor was causing the vehicle to shut down. Updated 08/05/09.”

NHTSA complaint #10275683, filed 2009-07, 92,000 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

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Engine cooling: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2001 Cadillac Catera

Tires
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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