Cadillac Catera 2003
Model Catera made in 2003 by Cadillac got 2 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and seat belts.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 3059 | 01/01/2004 | 10009608 | When using onstar personal calling feature, the caller cannot be heard on outbound call only. *tt | 10/08/2004 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| WHEELS - RIM | |||||
| 050310003 | 05/01/2009 | SB-050310003D | 10024405 | Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x with cast aluminum wheels. *nj updated 10/23 | 04/11/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 12/15/2001 | |||
| Battery was replaced six times by the dealer, and problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 11/05/2004 | 2 | ||
| 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. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that accelerator pedal needed to be replaced. *ak | |||