Cadillac Catera owners have reported 77 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 18 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's battery (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Car shuts down when driving. Read details...
The running lights would not turn off. I was in harms way in the rain and had to take the care 70 more miles, while I could get out of the buffalo area to a safe location for the night. The lights never went off till the battery was exhausted. Read details...
I own a 1998 Catera. While driving at 45 mph on a curved road the engine and power cut off . I lost power steering and had to struggle to stop. The car on the side of the road. It happened in a matter of seconds. I had the car towed to the caddy dealer, and they said the crack sensor went bad. Read details...
For the last four days the ignition has been completely locked. The key cannot turn. The consumer made an appointment with the dealer. Read details...
Vehicle was serviced and the alternator had to be replaced. The other major problems have been repaired under warranty. Read details...