1997 Cadillac Catera steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Cadillac Catera — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was leaving my house and driving out of my complex when the steering wheel locked up on me. I have been unable to turn it for two days. *tr”
filed Jan 7, 2014
“When braking, consumer states' theres a lot of vibration in vehicles and steering wheel and in the body of vehicle. Took to dealer, dealer states' control arm bushings were bad and needed replacing. Please provide any further information. Ts”
filed Nov 5, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Catera years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Catera | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Catera | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 Catera | 11 | 14% |
| 1998 Catera | 8 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Cadillac Catera
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.