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1997 Cadillac Catera Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Timing Belt, Cam Drive Idler and Tensioner Pulleys, and the Water Pump. The cost to repair the Timing Belt, Cam Drive Idler and Tensioner Pulleys, and the Water Pump are estimated at $766.99 for parts and $227.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the Ignition Lock Cylinder. Failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder can cause the ignition key to be difficult to remove from the cylinder. The estimated cost to adjust the Ignition Lock Cylinder linkage is $32.50 for labor. There should be no parts cost unless a component is worn and this should not happen. All prices are estimates based upon $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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