NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Control Arm Problems

10.0

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Average Mileage:
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1997 Cadillac Catera suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Cadillac Catera Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 132002

(reported on)

Catera

  • miles

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Consumer states that the ball joint along with other front suspension components failed and were replaced.

- Fort Atkinson, WI, USA

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problem #1

Mar 182002

Catera

  • miles
Purshased car with 69961 miles for $9935. Second day of purshase in shop for overheating. 32 days after purshase in shop for waterpump at a cost of $420. 3 month after purshase in shop for $1400 for front control arms and rear wheel bearings to get line up. After driving 14300 miles timing belt tensioner broke, an estimate of $8000 for repair. Now a lawn ornament. Can not afford to repair. The dealer (ferris auto center), Cadillac, and GM which is in conjunction with the better business burear don't care!

- Warsaw, OH, USA

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