Cadillac Cadillac 1997
Model Cadillac made in 1997 by Cadillac got 11 consumer complains as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and communications.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 990941004 | 01/01/2000 | 739023 | 609756 | Information regarding switches to turn off and on frontal air bags for passenger cars and trucks. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 970901733205 | 09/01/1997 | 54338 | Excessive force required to operate the horn when cold. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 970801715005 | 08/01/1997 | 54424 | Exhibiting a condition of the abs and tc indicator lamps. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 971101776119 | 11/01/1997 | 54203 | Vehicles exhibiting chirping, ticking, knocking, or trashy noises from the front of the engine. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 971201736535 | 12/01/1997 | 54179 | Condition on a evap emission odor and the malfunction indicatior lamp displays. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||||
| 990866002A | 01/01/2000 | 990866002 | 609733 | This bulletin informs dealerships about the trap resistant rear compartment (trunk) kit. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| SEATS | |||||
| 990940004 | 01/01/2000 | 731611 | 609743 | General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| 970801731610 | 08/01/1997 | 54350 | Front seat back is uncomfortable, sits too high, or bottom cushion is too short. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 431701B | 08/01/1998 | 609637 | Model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 970801711521 | 08/01/1997 | 54425 | Condition where the power door lock does not operate on one or more doors. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 971101533304 | 11/01/1997 | 54195 | Comments of a rattle/loose noise from front of vehicle when driving over bumps. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 010139003 | 08/01/2001 | 623995 | Information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt | 10/31/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/13/2004 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was parked and not running when it caught fire. the fire department was called and extinguished the fire. no injuries. the vehicle was towed to the body shop'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>the body shop by the insurance company. please fill in additional information. *jb vehicle was parked locked and not running when it caught on fire. *tc | |||
| 07/16/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving at any speed on flat surface and without warning oil is leaking from the engine. dealer notified. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/13/2006 | 14 | ||
| The vehicle engine overheats for no apparent reason. the local dealership has worked on this vehicle on three separate occasions and each time i have been assured the problem has been corrected. the local dealership has replaced the radiator, several coolant hoses and clamps, tightened clamps and replaced several cross over pipe seals. the operation of the water pump and thermostat have been checked. a local garage subsequently replaced the coolant overflow tank and several coolant hoses. the vehicle still overheats on a regular basis, at least once every 300 miles or less. this occurs regardless of driving conditions, up hill or down, cold or hot weather, short commutes or 200 mile trips. this constant overheating presents a hazard for vehicle operators due to the danger of heat and consequent pressure build-up in the cooling system. at some point, it is likely that steam pressure from the heater core will cause the heater core to explode and injure passengers inside the vehicle. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/30/2001 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| My cadillac cateria is currently in the repair shop at cavender cadillac in san antonio due to engine failure. i've had to take my car in the the local cadillac dealer approximately every two months since i purchased the cateria to have problems serviced. problems range from steering and electrical problems to the recent serious problems of engine failure. my cateria's mileage is approximately 51000. the engine should not be failing. the car has placed me in dangerous situations when the engine stopped running in the middle of traffic. maintenance history of the car shows it's time for the cadillac dealer to replace my cateria with a new one before me or my family members are seriously injured on the highway.*ak | |||
| 10/27/1997 | 3 | ||
| Going about 60-70mph when suddenly the vehicle just died out or stalled. took to dealer who thought they had fixed the problem, but was not fixed. stalling problem still exists. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 05/20/2005 | 100000 | 2 | |
| Dt: while driving the plastic cover on the headlights came off. first driver's side plastic came off. then on 5/20/05 passenger's side plastic cover came off at 67 mph on interstate. there was no prior warning. plastic cover came off/flew up, and busted into the windshield.*ak cost to replace headlight cover was $400.00. *tt *sb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving. the head light lens covers fell off. this is the second time this has happened. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was told to glue them back on. the first time the consumer was charged 300.00 for the repair. please provide any further information. *jb | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Seat adjuster failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| Front brakes vibrate on downhill use. *yc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/05/2001 | 35000 | 9 | |
| The tires were replaced four times, and the front end was aligned five times. dealer was unable to determine the defect.*ak | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 04/05/2004 | 82000 | 1 | |
| While driving at low speeds front driver side wheel came off the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||