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Originally Posted by Proman I have a 1998 Catera. I love my car. It does not seem to have as much issues as some of the other owners. (except for the rocker cover gasket issue)
But in my area where the temperature is real real cold i keep having to replace body mouldings. (they curl and break when i open the doors) |
Unfortunately this forum is where the Cadillac owners with problems normally arrive looking for answers to their delemma. The forum was built and is supported by Cadillac "lovers".
You may find more negative Catera statements than positive only because the majority of posters are suffering with payments and unresoved problems with their Catera.
The truth is, the Catera is no more prone to problems than any other vehicle without proper maintenance. There are more detailed problem resolutions available from your local Cadillac or General Motors dealership network. All you have to do is ask (
in person) at the service desk. If you do not get the information you are looking for, or get snubbed, go to another dealer and ask. Report the lazy dealers to your local Cadillac district office. You are entitled to information pertaining to your Cadillac, especially recall information. All dealerships, Cadillac or not, should be more than happy to provide you with answers to questions pertaining to proper maintenance, pertinent service bulletins, or recall information. If they are less than happy to accomodate you, or want you to bring the car into the service bay to have a "look", report them. It is
NOT customary to have a "look" without first asking the customer's permission. If all you want is information, then that is your request, nothing more.
Trim curling and breaking off is a production flaw that has been addressed in a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) as are other customer complaints.