Problem Reports
Cadillac Catera
Report: Timing Belt and Water Pump
Cadillac Catera Problem
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Engine Affected: 3.0L V6
Average Mileage: 79,750 mi (44,000 mi - 110,000 mi)
The timing belt idler and/or tensioner pulley may fail, resulting in server engine damage. Cadillac has recalled certain 1997-2001 models to replace the timing belt and other related components as necessary.
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forrest915, 1999 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 44,000 miEnthusiast
there is a recall on the belt tenion and water pump . because the belt was not tight it jumped timing and bent the valves . cadilac fixed everthing in the recall
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dnut, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 110,000 miRookie
timing belt broke. trying to figure out if it can be fixed, or is it even worth the trouble, but mostly worth the money. also who to talk to about cadillac footing some of the bill
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Visitor, 1999 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 85,000 mi
Tensioner is making weird noise and smell tearing up new belts
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Visitor, 2000 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 80,000 mi
idler pully failor (damaged valves in cilinder heads)
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