Five problems related to battery have been reported for the 2000 Cadillac Catera. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Cadillac Catera based on all problems reported for the 2000 Catera.
The car keeps on over heating, the oil light keeps on coming on because of the over heating and also the car does not always want to start I have to jump it off alot. It is not the battery because I have gotten it checked plenty of time. But when I jump it off the wires get really hot and start to melt so I take them off. Also the dashboard light don't work very well I have to bang on the dash board for them to even barley come on at night. . There need to be big time recalls on this car!!!.
Problem began in November. While driving experienced a full system failure. The car would slowly slow down, dashboard panel would illuminate, and then the vehicle would shut off. Both through the engine and electronically. Took vehicle to dealer, who did system checking. Diagnosed a need for a new battery and engine flush. Battery was replaced and engine flushed. After this repair, 5 miles down the road while traveling 60 mph ,the same thing occurred. Back to dealer, who was shocked and unable to determine, but noted a crank shaft and a cam sensor that needed to be replaced. Had them replaced. Left dealership and again same thing. Called Cadillac and filed complaint. Back to dealership, this time catalytic convertor. Failed. Afterwards, this again happened. Took back to dealer ,had no remedy. Had to buy another car because this car was inoperable.
Consumer put key in switch and it would not turn the switch. Consumer stated this is was second time this has happened. Contacted dealer. Consumer states vehicle had problems with batteries also. Consumer no longer owns vehicle, it was turned in as a lemon.
The consumer says that she is on her third battery, and the three year lease does not expire until March 2003.
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