Electrical System Related Problems of the 1998 Cadillac Catera

Table 1 shows ten common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Cadillac Catera. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery (three problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1998 Cadillac Catera

The Ignition Switch problem

After removing key from ignition and exiting vehicle, vehicle started to roll back into a playground area. Dealer confirmed that the key could be removed in any gear. Consumer adds that it takes anywhere from 45" to 20" for key to cycle on the ignition.   Read details...

The Battery problem

I have had so many problems with this car and they just keep piling up. I just replaced the head gasket and valve cover gaskets a month ago and now my oil pressure is failing. My service writter tells me this car is notorius for problems with the engine, specifically the way it handles oil and   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

While driving, vehicle stalls and surges, intermittently the vehicle will not start, dealer has replaced the battery, alternator and crank sensor as the problems.   Read details...


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