1998 Cadillac Catera electrical system problems

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Cadillac Catera — 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

14%

share of all complaints

—

median reported mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 cadillac catera. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph. The warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. There was smoke coming from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician…”
filed Mar 11, 2010
“I own a 1998 catera. While driving at 45 mph on a curved road the engine and power cut off . I lost power steering and had to struggle to stop. The car on the side of the road. It happened in a matter of seconds. I had the car towed to the caddy dealer, and they said the crack sensor went bad. I…”
filed Jun 19, 2007

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after…
PIC5913 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 19, 2013