2003 Cadillac Catera problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1) · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery (1) · Air Bags (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (79)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Showing the 6 most recent of 79 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-02-26 · Air Bags · 109,000 mi“my car was parked in my garage (backed in). i entered the vehicle and then placed the key in the ignition and started it. my left hand was on the top of the steering wheel, my right on the gear selector, and my left foot on the brake. as i pulled the gear selector from 'park', the steering wheel and drivers side curtain airbags deployed (very loud …”
2004-11-10 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal“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…”
2002-08-12 · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery“battery was replaced six times by the dealer, and problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.