Front Suspension Problems of Cadillac Catera

We have had 4 computerized front end aligments and 3 sets of tires before 18,611 miles, and the dealership has not fixed the problem yet. Dt.

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Catera's will not maintain front end alignment. Many owners I have spoken to including myself have experienced outrageous extreme tire wear even after dealer 4 wheel alignments and tire replacements. I have read many complaints on edmunds. Com of other owners with over 5 alignments. My second set of tires were stripped to the belts after only 9000 miles. The first set lasted 18k before scalloping.

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Tires are wearing out at inside, it's not noticeable on outer tire. Consumer has had 10 tires put on vehicle, and they all wore out on inside right to steel belts. Tires are goodyear eagle rsa, size p225/55r16, consumer states that goodyear or Cadillac has a solution, possibly a suspension problem.

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Excessive wear on interior sidewall of tires; I suspect the problem is with the rear suspension which has too much camber in the design for american tires. The previous technical notice send out was for the front suspension and was probably the wrong diagnosis.

Suspension will not stay in alignment. Have replaced all four tires at 13,000 miles with realignment and currently is in the shop to replace all tires and have aligned again. There has to be something wrong with the specs or the vehicle. Numerous other complaints on this vehicle for same problem. (tiresize: p225/55r16).

A service bulletin was received in February of 1999 that ront end alignment was causing tire wear. Auto should be taken to dealer for service. If tires are worn due to alignment, replace tires. My tires were worn and replaced at 17800 miles. The replacement tires now need replacing after 18000 additional miles. Alignment is out frequently, front tires are wearing, car is rear wheel drive. I believe a front end problem exist creating the tire wear.

Front end alignment problems causing excessive wear of the tire edges.

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Excessive wear of tires due to poor alignment from manufacturer. Manufacturer is aware of problem , nothing is being done to correct it. Steel belts were showing through, and could cause greater damage. The manufacturer's service representative acknowledges that the vehicle had engineering design flaw.

Loss of steering control/hydroplaning on wet roads, consumer believes this problem has caused excessive wear to tires.

Improper front end alignment setting on vehicle caused tires to wear on the inner shoulder.

When coming to a stop and turning the wheel, the vehicle pulls to the right. The dealer has been notified.

Consumer notice unusual wear to front tires vehicle was service by dealer technician notice independent front needed to be replace. Please provide further information. Ts.

Vehicle will pull to left or to right while driving or applying brakes. Consumer must hold wheel in order to maintain control. Dealer claims it is normal characteristic.

Tire failure addmitttedly due to front end alignment problems. Service bulletin did not correct the problem as tires were unusable at 30,000 dealer adjusted alignment as per sb. The replaced tires were in identical condition at 60,000. Good year would not help because the belts had worn thru inside of tires due to alignment problems (identical problem). . . ( dot number: ).

While driving steering wheel had to be steered to the left to avoid vehicle from going automatically to the right. Took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer determined that something in the front end was bent.

Front tires are being replaced within 10,000 with steel belts showing once this mileage is reached. The owner is being told by the dealership "that it is her driving". The tires are rotated every 5,000 miles with alignment. The cause of the failure has not been determined by the dealership. Please describe details. Mr.

Would be driving and tires would feelunevenly. All tires were wearing out excessively. Was having trouble with alignment. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and twice to an independent mechanic. Also, had other problems with vehicle.

Front end alignment and suspension problem caused extremely premature wear of the tires (flat spots and cupping) and vibrations which at times are violent. Nlm.

Goodyear tires were replaced many times due to the premature wear caused by the alignment which also caused vibration, vehicle was sold to the customer with tires that had no tread.

Constantly out of alignment. Steering pulls left, now notified on 1/1o/200 that "tires are bad" due to car being out of alignment ! dealer manager contacted. States he has no power to replace tires or to guarantee I will not be charged excessive wear at lease termination in 4 monthsmg acted and.