Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1997 Cadillac Catera

Table 1 shows 16 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Cadillac Catera. The number one most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (seven problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Cadillac Catera

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	34
Engine Cooling System problems	7
Gasoline Engine problems	6
Engine problems	3
Car Stall problems	2
Cooling Fan problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	1
Radiator problems	1
Engine Noise problems	1
Engine Failure problems	1
Engine Stall problems	1
Engine Exhaust System problems	1
Engine Oil Leaking problems	1
Emission Control problems	1
Catalytic Convertor problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1997 Cadillac Catera

The Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Tensioner pulley locked up. The tensioner stopped turning. As a result of this, the drive belt shredded like spaghetti and then melted. I avoided an accident by applying brakes and then having the car towed. Total repair cost: $729. Read details...

The Engine Cooling System problem

The contact owns a 1997 Cadillac Catera. While driving at any speed the vehicle overheated. The contact noticed smoke coming from the hood and antifreeze leaking from the vehicle. On may 2, 2007 the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that there was a hole in the antifreeze line, but the Read details...

The Gasoline Engine problem

Vehicle will not start on a regular basis, was towed to dealer, who started vehicle, but could not find cause. Next day vehicle would not start again. Read details...

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