Vehicle report

1997 CADILLAC CATERA

Service bulletins

52 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

PIP4723D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester  and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

PIC4696E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.  The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.  E version update is to add administrative details.

17NA073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

PIC4696D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.  The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.

PIC4696C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

PIP4723C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

17-NA-073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

PIP4723B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

PIC4696B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

PIC4696A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

Recalls

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Vehicle Recalls

05-06-04-035D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

130089009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

050604018

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0335. *TT

050842003

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS - DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS. *TTT

030844005B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. *TT

10112002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CAM DRIVE IDLER TENSIONER PULLEY AND WATER PUMP. *EH

00294

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE REPLACEMENT IS ONLY AVAILBLE FROM GMSPO AS A SHORT BLOCK. *MJ

01317

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

RADIO INOPERATIVE WITH KEY ON, AUTO DOOR LOCK FEATURE DISABLED, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR DOES NOT ENGAGE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1255 STORED IN THE RADIO. RADIO MAY WORK IN RAP OR ACCESSORY UNTIL THE DOOR IS OPENED. *TT

02041A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND WATER PUMP - BACK ORDER. *TT

11212002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TENSIONER KITS ON BACKORDER. *EH

10232002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TIMING BELT MARKS SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM USED ON THREE LITER ENGINES. *TT

02041

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS MESSAGE IS TO HELP DEALERS WITH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02041 - CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. *TT

09272002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEYS AND TENSIONER PULLEY AND WATER PUMP MAY FAIL. *TT

02018

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURES OF THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT, IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND / OR WATER PUMP. *TT

053102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM - SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURES OF THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT, IDLER AND TENSION PULLEYS AND / OR THE WATER PUMP. *TT

010730033A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING THE 4L30-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE POLICY PROCEDURE. *SLC

010866010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YH

010602009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A LOSS OF COOLANT, LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON, AND / OR ENGINE OVERHEATING. *TT

010602004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT

010602005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS IN THE RED ZONE AND / OR THE OVERHEAT LIGHT IS ON. THE VEHICLES DOES NOT OVERHEAT. *TT

200601

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAKS AT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER COVER. *TT

01037

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOLE IN THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION HOSE BETWEEN THE CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE. *SLC

01122

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (SAI) HOSE FAILURES - INSPECT / REPLACE HOSE. *TT

010235005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

010235002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE IGNITION KEY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AT TIMES. *TT

220201

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT DUE TO A TECH II SOFTWARE PROGRAM, TECHNICANS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROGRAM SOME OF THE KEYWORD 82 DATA MODULES USING ANY RELEASE VERSION 20.010 OR GREATER. *TT

220101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY CANNOT BE EASILY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. *TT

181200

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0411 HAVING A FAILED AIR HOSE. *TT

010900

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING RUPTURED AIR HOSE REPLACEMENT. *TT

00042A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE RUBBER HUB AND METAL RIM OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY (TORSIONAL DAMPENER) MAY FAIL. THIS MAY BE DUE TO HIGH HEAT AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS AND MAY RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

00042

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE RUBBER HUB AND METAL RIM OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY (TORSIONAL DAMPNER) MAY FAIL. *TT

120299

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REPAIR GUIDELINES FOR THE CATERA CUSTOMER LETTER REGARDING TIRE WEAR / LEAD RIGHT (SERVICE BULLETIN 81-31-02). *TT

98819614

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF POOR RADIO RECEPTION. *YC

818311

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL (ECC) HEAD BECOMING BLANK AND INOPERATIVE ON AN INTEMITTENT BASIS. *YC

813102

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN 195189 MAY EXHIBIT VEHICLE DRIFTS / LEADS TO THE RIGHT AND / OR FRONT TIRE INNER SHOULDER WEAR. *TT

970701755004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING SQUEAL NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES ONLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *YC

716114

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE TIMING COVER (FRONT ENGINE AREA) (SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW

970501718106

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH SLAPPING OR FLOPPING NOISES FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *YC

97050179601

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VARIOUS NOISES ON LOWER FREQUENCIES OF THE AM BAND OF THE RADIO. *YC

719005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CLUNK NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS DISENGAGED WITH BRAKE PEDAL (RECALIBRATE CRUISE CONTROL). *TW

4573

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AIR BAG INDICATOR IS ON DTC 52 IN SDM. *KB

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