Cadillac Catera owners have reported 16 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My husband was driving home from work when the accelerator "took over" and went all the way to the floor. He applied the brakes but they did not work. At some point the front wheel of the vehicle sheared off and flew off the car causing complete loss of control. Read details...
Cruise control was on (not engaged by driver), needed to slow down, tapped brakes, didn't disengage, turned off switch, didn't disengage, stepped on brakes 3-4 more times harder, finally disengaged. Dt Read details...
While driving 30 mph vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brake pedal and vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Read details...
Consumer was waiting for light to change, when she drove off, vehicle accelerated and rear ended another vehicle. She then tried to put vehicle in drive, but vehicle would jump back and forward at leased three times, continuing to hit the vehicle in front. Read details...
Gas pedal stuck and vehicle continued to accelerate. Read details...