Cadillac Catera 1998
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1998 Cadillac Catera, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Midsize Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
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Cadillac | 1G6 4G5 W06 | Regular |
City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
16 MPG | 22 MPG | 493.72 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1998 Cadillac Catera?
- The 1998 Cadillac Catera has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 22 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1998 Cadillac Catera?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1998 Cadillac Catera can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1998 Cadillac Catera?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1998 Cadillac Catera is $3000.
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Where is the 1998 Cadillac Catera produced?
- The 1998 Cadillac Catera is produced in Russelsheim Hesse, Germany.
- 3L 6 cylinder 4-speed automatic
Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive Catera
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Vehicle record id 14290 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 14 Model name (carline) Catera Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 99 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 31.232 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- Recalls - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vehicle recalls
- 130089009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
- PIP4723D - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
- PIC4696E - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: This 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 ce
- PIC4696D - EQUIPMENT: This 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 ce
- PIP4723C - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: 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
- PIC4696C - EQUIPMENT: This 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 c
- 05-06-04-035D - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
- PIP4723B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: 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
- PIC5913 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a supplemental inflatable restraint lamp, service vehicle soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
- 16NA260 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
- 08089-B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe
- 08-089 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Buick\cadillac\chevrolet\gmc\hummer\oldsmobile\pontiac\saab\saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer r
- 4573 - AIR BAGS: Air bag indicator is on dtc 52 in sdm. *kb
- 050842003 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: High intensity discharge (hid) headlamps - disposal instructions. *ttt
- 050604018 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Revised diagnostic trouble code (dtc) P0335. *tt
- 11212002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Tensioner kits on backorder. *eh
- 10112002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Cam drive idler tensioner pulley and water pump. *eh
- 10232002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Timing belt marks special policy program used on three liter engines. *tt
- 3001 - EQUIPMENT: Volume is only controlled using steering wheel controls. *tt
- 09272002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: The cam drive timing belt idler pulleys and tensioner pulley and water pump may fail. *tt
- 00294 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Engine replacement is only availble from gmspo as a short block. *mj
- 02038 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Diagnostic trouble code B1000. *mr
- 030844005B - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW: Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt
- 01317 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Radio inoperative with key on, auto door lock feature disabled, air conditioning compressor does not engage and diagnostic trouble code U1255 stored in the radio. Radio may work in rap or accessory until the door is opened. *tt
- 02041A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Customer satisfaction program - cam drive idler and tensioner pulleys and water pump - back order. *tt
- 02041A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Dealer information regarding customer satisfaction program 02041 - cam drive idler and tensioner pulleys, and water pump. *tt
- 02041A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Cam drive idler and tensioner pulleys and water pump. *tt
- 02041 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: This message is to help dealers with frequently asked questions about customer satisfaction program 02041 - cam drive idler and tensioner pulleys and water pump replacement. *tt
- 00042A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding crankshaft harmonic balancer pulley failure - inspect / replace. *tt
- 00042A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the adhesive bond between the rubber hub and metal rim of the engine crankshaft harmonic balancer pulley may fail. *tt
- 053102 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Special policy adjustment program - some owners may experience failures of the cam drive timing belt, idler and tension pulleys and / or the water pump. *tt
- 02041 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The cam drive timing belt idler pulleys and tensioner pulley, and water pump may fail. *tt
- 02018 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some vehicles may experience failures of the cam drive timing belt, idler and tensioner pulleys and / or water pump. *tt
- 02018 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Special policy adjustment bulletin regarding vehicles experiencing failures of the cam drive timing belt, idler and tensioner pulleys and / or water pump. *tt
- 010730033A - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding the 4l30-e automatic transmission service policy procedure. *slc
- 010866010 - SUSPENSION:REAR: Information regarding itching type noise from rear of vehicle. *yh
- 010602004 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY: Subject regarding revised thermostat replacement and installation procedures. *tt
- 010602009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Some owners may comment on a loss of coolant, low coolant light on, and / or engine overheating. *tt
- 200601 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding coolant leaks at the engine oil cooler cover. *tt
- 01037 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL: Vehicles may experience a hole in the secondary air injection hose between the check valve and shut off valve. *slc
- 01122 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL: Campaign parts bulletin regarding secondary air injection (sai) hose failures - inspect / replace hose. *tt
- 01037 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL: General motors has conducted a voluntary emission campaign involving certain vehicles equipped with 3.0l engine. These vehicles may develop a hole in the secondary air injection hose between the check valve and shut-off valve.
- 010602005 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: A condition may exist where the temperature gauge reads in the red zone and / or the overheat light is on. The vehicles does not overheat. *tt
- 010235005 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Experiencing a squeak type noise from the steering column while turning the steering wheel. *tt
- 220201 - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin states that due to a tech ii software program, technicans will not be able to program some of the keyword 82 data modules using any release version 20.010 or greater. *tt
- 010235002 - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE: Some customer may comment that the ignition key may be difficult to remove from the ignition lock cylinder at times. *tt
- 220101 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the key cannot be easily removed from the ignition lock cylinder. *tt
- 181200 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Diagnostic trouble code P0411 having a failed air hose. *tt
- 00042A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the adhesive bond between the rubber hub and metal rim of the engine crankshaft harmonic balancer pulley (torsional dampener) may fail. This may be due to high heat and humidity conditions and
- 813102 - SUSPENSION: Some vehicles built prior to vin 195189 may exhibit vehicle drifts / leads to the right and / or front tire inner shoulder wear. *tt
- 00042A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Certain vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engine may exhibit a condition in which the adhesive bond between the rubber hub and metal rim of the engine crankshaft harmonic balancer pulley may fail. *tt
- 00042 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: General motors has decided that certain vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the adhesive bond between the rubber hub and metal rim of the engine crankshaft harmonic balancer pulley (torsional dampner) may fail. *tt
- 120299 - SUSPENSION: Repair guidelines for the catera customer letter regarding tire wear / lead right (service bulletin 81-31-02). *tt
- 818311 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Some vehicles may experience a condition of the electronic climate control (ecc) head becoming blank and inoperative on an intemittent basis. *yc
- 98819614 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Concerns of poor radio reception. *yc
The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Cadillac Catera 1998 as well as their FCC IDs if available
- ILCO-HU46T2: 1997-2001 Cadillac Catera - HU46T2 - Transponder Key - (PHILIPS ID 40)
1 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
Variable | Value |
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Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
DisplacementCC | 3000.0 |
DisplacementCI | 183.07123228419 |
DisplacementL | 3.0 |
Doors | 4 |
Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
Engine Cylinders | 6 |
Engine Manufacturer | Opel |
Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
Fuel Injection Type | Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
Make | CADILLAC |
MakeID | 469 |
Manufacturer | ADAM OPEL AG |
Manufacturer Id | 15139 |
Model | Catera |
ModelID | 9023 |
Model Year | 1998 |
NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
NCSA Make | Cadillac |
NCSA Model | Catera |
Note | Body Type: Sedan, 4-6 Window, Notchback (GM codes: 19, 69) |
Other Engine Info | Name Plate: Cadillac |
Plant City | RUSSELSHEIM |
Plant Company Name | Opel |
Plant Country | GERMANY |
Plant State | HESSE |
Seat Belts All | Manual |
VIN | W06VR52R5WR157212 |
Vehicle Descriptor | W06VR52R*WR |
Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Windows | 4 |
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20100905 |
The water pump gave out. *tr
Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20100803 |
My wife was driving our 1998 cadillac catera when another car ran a stop sign forcing my wife's car into a collision t-boning the other car. The approximate speed of our car during the impact was at least thirty miles per hour. Our cadillac was written off in the accident however even though this was a hard front end collision there was no airbag deployment in our car. My wife sustained some injuries however because she was wearing her seat belt she was released from the hospital 4 days later! *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20090622 |
The tensioner pulley & timing belt was a know defect for vehicle and was recalled but i was never notified, at the time of failure i lost all power & control of the vehicle on an decline in a high traffic location in a server rain storm. Vehicle is now doa and gm refuses to remedy tues evening 6/23 the check engine light goes on, in 30-45 seconds the car stopped running, earlier in the day i heard a knock and thought i ran over something as all gauges indicated everything was running normal. Had aaa tow it to my home and next day (wed.) to the caddy dealer. They charge me $109 to assess the problem, then tell me the timing belt broke! It will cost another $600 labor for 5 hours of inspection to check the problem and depending what they find $$$$$$ to fix, daaaaa! I call the service manager he tells me he'll check it out and call me back. Ok so now he calls me and tell me the rep miss-quoted what they were going to do. Now it's the tension pulley that failed casing the timing belt to snap, to replace the whole set is $699 + labor and suggested i invest another $150 to change the coolant pump as it's showing signs of leakage at the same time so it doesn't run me additional costs later as it's in the same part of the engine as the pulley and belt. Grand total of $1207 + tax. "but" depending on what happens after they replace the tensioner pulley & timing belt there might be additional cost if the car still will not start. Ok so i tell him to go ahead. I decided to goggle the problem to see what it is i am paying for, hellllllo! What do i find but a major recall back in 9/2002 on the tensioner pulley failure causing the timing belt to snap!!!!!!!!! & the replacement of the coolant pump. I was never notified or advised of this recall. They never told me anything every time i brought the car in for service. I only have only 20,654 miles on the car, as it's my 2nd vehicle and use it locally for shopping. Normal replacement for the timing belt & tensioner pulley is 70k mi. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20080907 |
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 cadillac catera. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph. The warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. There was smoke coming from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the engine was in satisfactory condition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for electrical diagnostic testing in which the manufacturer was responsible for the cost. The failures were related to the pcs light and other electrical components. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 121,000. Updated 06/03/10 *bf the consumer wanted to know the status of his complaint. Updated 06/07/10*jb
No | No | N | None | None | 20080531 |
1998 cad. Catera - no incident started the problems - a mechanic knew it had a bad head gasket before opening the hood or being told why i was there because he said 9 out of 10 cateras have this problem. Consumer reports lists this year and model as a must to avoid car. At 60k miles had a bad head gasket, oil had gone through the system, car overheats, the hoses had to be replaced, it has to be flushed regularly, now at 80k miles, the power steering fluid is leaking, the coolant is leaking, the bearings and brakes are failing, the oil cannot be changed because the pan will break because the cap is welded on because of the heat in the engine. Why wasn't there a recall. This is too young a car to be failing like this. I would like compensation! *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20080312 |
Engine have a problem with oil pressure that stay below minimum at idle when engine is at operating temp. Front control arm bushing fail with less then 90000 miles. Auto transmission fail with less then 90000 miles. Have engagement problems and shifting problem. *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20080305 |
The motor in the car started cutting out and slowing down when i would try to accelerate. There was never a knocking sound. There was no engine light and the car was overheating. From reading about this car online it sounds like a timing issue. I took it to a mechanic and was told he did not want to work on the car because of the complexity of the job. From what im told this has happened to alot of these cars and no recall has been issued!! Why not! *tr
No | No | N | None | None | 20070529 |
I own a 1998 catera. While driving at 45 mph on a curved road the engine and power cut off . I lost power steering and had to struggle to stop. The car on the side of the road. It happened in a matter of seconds. I had the car towed to the caddy dealer, and they said the crack sensor went bad. I reviewed the internet and saw this was a common problem. I was not hurt, but i was very concerned. If my son was driving i believe we both would not be hear and no one would know why we crashed head on. This was the second time i had trouble with this car. The first time the car started to sputter and smoke came out from under the hood. I pulled over and had it towed. The valve cover was leaking into the spark plug hole and burning the rubber boot. It got so hot the plug melted, causing the smoke to come out. Also, i found out it was a common problem. This car needed some immediate attention before someone was seriously hurt or killed. I wa trying to get rid of the car. It drove it to the dealer, who told me they didn't want to help. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 20070422 |
A/c compressor leaking and a/c compressor not cycling and leaking from the chase valve system. Compressor had to be replaced. *jb updated 01/11/08. *lj the heater coolant valve had to be replaced. The front brake pads and sensor were replaced and the rotors had to be resurfaced. Updated.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
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W06VR52R8WR000421 | 1998 | Catera | RUSSELSHEIM HESSE, GERMANY |
W06VR52R5WR157212 | 1998 | Catera | RUSSELSHEIM HESSE, GERMANY |