Cooling Fan problems of the 1997 Cadillac Catera

Two problems related to cooling fan have been reported for the 1997 Cadillac Catera. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cooling Fan problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2004

Lost all coolant, radiator light on, funny burning smell, car towed. Heater valve replaced, dex cool anti-freeze replaced. Cooling fan on car is now coming on while driving, air conditioning not working, funny motor noise, car has to go back to shop for diagnostic test. Cadillac 800# claims there is no recall on this. Some gauges not working properly. Car purchased -23,503 miles- now have 40,120 miles. Have had tires replaced twice.

2 Cooling Fan problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

Coolant fan. Sensor in coolant tank too sensitive?.




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