Engine problems of the 1999 Cadillac Catera

Four problems related to engine have been reported for the 1999 Cadillac Catera. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2003

Engine oil is pouring into coolant. Replaced engine oil cooler-ended up not being the problem. Sunroof will open and close by itself, and will not work when you try to do it yourself.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2003

Engine check light appeared intermittently. Dealer inspected, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/20/1999

The engine valves keeps breaking. The cd player keeps reading error. The right front fog light fell out of its socket. The steering wheel can not turn right or left without a struggle. Not to a dealership.

4 Engine problem

After the recall was performed, 30 days later the vehicle caught fire in the engine. Consumer put the fire out and took the vehicle back to the dealership. After the mechanic repaired the vehicle, it caught fire again a half mile from the dealership.




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