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2001 Cadillac

Catera

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L

Cadillac Catera: best and worst years
2001 Cadillac Catera (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2000 model year); you're viewing the 2001.

2000 photoGreg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USACC BY 2.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22%
  • TIRES14%
  • AIR BAGS8%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8%
  • WHEELS8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 37 total.

Cadillac Catera: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.