Cadillac Catera, representative photo
Representative 2000 model. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2001 Cadillac Catera recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
30

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2001 Cadillac Catera

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component30

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
30Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine and engine cooling827000
Tires517000
Air bags310101
Vehicle speed control310100
Electrical system310000
Wheels310100
Structure27000
Engine13000
Seats13000
Equipment13000
Power train13000
Suspension13000
Fuel system13000
Gasoline13000
Seat belts13101

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine and engine cooling

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac catera. The contact stated that the engine was leaking oil prematurely.”

    Filed 11/22/2013 · ODI 10553358
  • Air bags

    “Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac catera. While traveling 15 mph and attempting a right turn, the front driver air bag independently deployed.”

    Filed 08/19/2010 · ODI 10350620
  • Air bags

    “Tl*the contact owns a 2001 cadillac catera. While driving 20 mph , the contact was making a turn when the passenger side air bag deployed without a crash occurring.”

    Filed 07/20/2010 · ODI 10344219

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2001 Cadillac Catera recall questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Cadillac Catera have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2001 Cadillac Catera. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Cadillac Catera?

Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Cadillac Catera?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.

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