Ignition Switch Problems of Cadillac Catera

Cadillac Catera owners have reported 6 problems related to ignition switch (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac Catera based on all problems reported for the Catera.

1 Ignition Switch problem of the 1997 Cadillac Catera

Failure Date: 07/12/2003

For the last four days the ignition has been completely locked. The key cannot turn. The consumer made an appointment with the dealer.

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2 Ignition Switch problem of the 1999 Cadillac Catera

Failure Date: 07/18/2002

Consumer states it's hard to take the key out the ignition and start the car at times. Consumer stated it was towed to the dealership and they didn't fix the problem. Consumer states she would like the problem fixed or get her money back. Ph consumer stated the vehicle would stall at times.

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3 Ignition Switch problem of the 1998 Cadillac Catera

Failure Date: 09/05/2001

After removing key from ignition and exiting vehicle, vehicle started to roll back into a playground area. Dealer confirmed that the key could be removed in any gear. Consumer adds that it takes anywhere from 45" to 20" for key to cycle on the ignition. The switch was replaced 4 times under warranty, but problem still exist, also this problem did cause an accident, there were no injuries.

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4 Ignition Switch problem of the 1998 Cadillac Catera

Failure Date: 09/05/2001

Key can be taken out of ignition in any gear. Dealer replaced ignition switch. Consumer stated that dealer confirmed that lock and unlock switch were bad, consumer sated the gear was in park and the keys were in her purse, and 5 to 10 minutes later the vehicle rolled into a small fence.

5 Ignition Switch problem of the 1998 Cadillac Catera

Key sticks in the ignition switch. Mjs.

6 Ignition Switch problem of the 1997 Cadillac Catera

Consumer was having problems with the ignition switch. Dealer has replaced it twice, and problem still recurring.


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