1997 Cadillac Catera
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Cadillac Catera is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
1997 Cadillac Catera at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Cadillac Catera recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Cadillac Catera.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1997 Cadillac Catera common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1997 Cadillac Catera MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1997 Cadillac Catera costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1997 Cadillac Catera. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 59
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 59.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Record…
Bulletin PIP4723D · Electrical System · Jan 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the…
Bulletin PIC4696E · Equipment · Nov 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin 17NA073 · Equipment · Sep 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the…
Bulletin PIC4696D · Equipment · Sep 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin 17NA073 · Equipment · Feb 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve th…
Bulletin PIC4696C · Equipment, Equipment Adaptive/mobility · May 2018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorde…
Bulletin PIP4723C · Electrical System, Equipment, Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorde…
Bulletin PIP4723B · Electrical System · Feb 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the…
Bulletin PIC4696B · Equipment · Dec 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the…
Bulletin PIC4696A · Equipment · Oct 2015Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CATERA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1997 Cadillac Catera. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONAL REAR CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S 210.1 - TETHER ANCHORAGES FOR CHILD RESTRAINTS. THE REAR CHILD SEAT TETHER (TOP STRAP) ANCHOR MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, THEREBY INCREASING THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. CORRECTION…
Transport Canada #1997191 · Nov 1997Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Cadillac Catera
The Cadillac Catera is a compact executive car marketed from 1997 to 2001 by Cadillac over a single generation in the United States, Canada, and GCC.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
