2000 Cadillac Catera engine and engine cooling problems

18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Cadillac Catera — 27% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

27%

share of all complaints

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median reported mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 cadillac catera. The vehicle stalled whenever he stopped at a traffic light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was informed…”
filed Jul 7, 2010
“I would drive the catera right on the main busy road my car made a suicidal stop! I panic! Immediately put the emergency hazardous lights on. I took it to the mechanic and he said he is reading the sensor are bad, so I spent over $300.00 dollars replacing them, I continue to have the car stop in…”
filed Apr 13, 2010
“Oil cooler gave out causing car to overheat. Has there been a recall? If yes, what is the process for a claim? *tt”
filed Apr 16, 2014

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

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the…
22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2024
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024