1997 Cadillac Catera review from North America
"Its the biggest embarrasment GM has ever created"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front and back brakes, including calipers, rotors, pads, even wheel nuts.
No heat out of heater.
TC/ABS non functional.
Heated seats non functional.
Bearings used with the serpentine belt gone.
Low rad sensor dead.
Rad was cooked.
Right rear door does not open.
Glove box door stays open.
Car shakes at 50-60 km.
Need I go on?
General comments?
I purchased the car from a ford dealership who was eager to lower the price for a quick sale. I found out why after a short time. What a lemon these cars are. I will have to say that they handle well for the most part. Extremely expensive for brakes. Had the brakes, calipers and rotors done on the front as well as the rad. The bill came to $4100.00. Not impressed. GM service manager whispered in my ear. Get rid of this thing asap, they are all lemons.
Its for sale as we speak. Will probably take a $9000 cut on it in 2 years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 180000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 205000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet C1500 |
| Date of Entry | 5th March, 2006 |