Catera
Cadillac Catera: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Cadillac Catera1996–2001
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2001 |
| Model years | 1997–2001 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM V platform |
| Engines | 3.0 L L81 V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed GM 4L30-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Length | 1997–99: 4,928 mm 2000–01: 4,882 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1997–99: 1,430 mm 2000–01: 1,433 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,768 kg |
| Class | Compact executive car |
| Assembly | Rüsselsheim, Hesse, Germany (Opel Automobile GmbH) |
| Designer | Tom Kearns |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2001 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 2 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,803 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2001 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 28 | 2000, 2001 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 2000, 2001 |
| Tyres | 13 | 2000, 2001 |
| Airbags | 11 | 2000, 2001 |
| Brakes | 7 | 2000, 2001 |
| Speed control and cruise | 6 | 2000, 2001 |
| Steering | 5 | 2000, 2001 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 5 | 2000, 2001 |
| Body and structure | 5 | 2000, 2001 |
| Seats | 4 | 2000, 2001 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2001: 98 complaints, 9 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.