Three problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1998 Cadillac Catera. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. The switch was replaced 4 times under warranty, but problem still exist, also this problem did cause an accident, there were no injuries.
Key can be taken out of ignition in any gear. Dealer replaced ignition switch. Consumer stated that dealer confirmed that lock and unlock switch were bad, consumer sated the gear was in park and the keys were in her purse, and 5 to 10 minutes later the vehicle rolled into a small fence.
Key sticks in the ignition switch. Mjs.