Consumer Complaint Detail

CADILLAC / CATERA / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003247900 Incident Date: Jul, 31 2003
Consumer's City: WHITE PLAINS Consumer's State: NY
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: CATERA Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: W06VR52R7VR Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 18 2003 Complaint Type: VOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 30 2000
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Problems getting 1997 cadillac catera engine repaired.*mr on 08/01/03, vehicle stopped on new jersey turnpike. vehicle had to be towed. mechanic attempted to repair the engine, but needed a part from an authorized dealer. on 08/04/03, customer was informed the part was recalled. vehicle was towed to another dealer. this dealer informed the consumer the parts were missing/damaged and would cost the consumer $100. dollars to repair before recall could be addressed. on 08/06/03, consumer visited dealership and seen parts in the trunk ofthe vehicle. consume agreed all the parts were there and he was responsible for damaged parts. august 14,2003, consumer was informed vehicle could be repaired but he would be responsible for the damaged parts (vacuum storage tank and wire harness cover). august 18,2003 consumer received information that one of the parts were ordered and called weekly for progress. he was then informed that cadillac didn't have anything to do with independent mechanics and repairs. consumer requested documentation of what he was told, but was denied. sept. 16,2003, consumer learned vehicle was ready and he would be responsible for $753.46 dollars because cadillac wouldn't cover some of the engine repairs. *ph