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#3 of 1218 Brakes by catera1998d Nov 12, 2001 (5:23 am)
Is a brake job terribly hard to do on a Catera? My 1998 Catera needed brakes at an astonishing 36,000 miles, not one of my previous 6 cars needed them so early, but ok I have no real choice. The dealer wanted $400, a local shop wanted $130....I went for $130. The first time out of the gate he put on the front pads WITHOUT the sensors....I went back and the second time her said he had a problem finding the pads, but when he does they will be $140 from the dealer. Is this right $140?? for pads? Replies to this message: browncow (May 27, 2004 4:46 pm) trseifert (Oct 14, 2008 12:10 pm) cadipimping412 (Mar 27, 2009 6:51 pm)
#4 of 1218 Catera brakes 1997 by danieltiger Nov 18, 2001 (2:51 pm)
I replaced the brakes on my previous Catera, a 97, and the dealer charged me $400, at about 30,000 miles. I now have a 2000 and I presume the cost will be the same. I'm at 25,000 miles now and will be needing tires soon. Replies to this message: browncow (May 27, 2004 4:50 pm) jguthrie (Oct 30, 2008 9:49 am)
#5 of 1218 Tires by catman8 Nov 21, 2001 (11:47 am)
I notice that danieltiger plans replacing tires at about the same mileage that it appears I will have to at <30k. Any recommendations as to how to increase the mileage: tire brand, type, etc.? Replies to this message: etienne2 (Aug 15, 2006 10:40 am)
#6 of 1218 2000 Catera AC is weak by alex80 Apr 20, 2002 (5:20 am)
Has anyone noticed that the AC on your Catera does not perform very well. Our 2000 model does ok when the sun is not so bright and the outside temperature is below 85F. When it is 90F and sunny, the AC can't seem to keep the car cool. This is with the setting at 60F (lowest possible). We have taken it to the dealership twice and they say that all is functioning well. I can only assume that it is undersized. I noticed that the 2001 model added tinted windows as standard equippment. Any insight? Replies to this message: bbacon1 (Nov 28, 2007 7:44 pm)
#7 of 1218 Parts needed for timing belt tensioner replacement?? by johnfader Apr 20, 2002 (2:12 pm)
I've posted this question in "Sedans" before I found this segment of the board. I hope someone here has performed this replacement herself.   Aside from the tensioner and the belt, are there other parts required to do the job?   Thanks a zillion/John Fader ToobWiz(at sign)aol.com change (at sign)to to send private email.
#8 of 1218 97 Catera Problems after tensioner repair/BuyBack by john347 Jul 10, 2002 (8:26 pm)
My tensioner broke during May 2002. Since dealer supposedly replaced tensioner, timing belt, and water pump -- car has not been the same. It has had coolant leaks, rough idle -squeal, and dealer refuses to give repair order after last repair. If you have had these problems, let me know. Apparently, there is either a manufacturer's defect or defects in the repair or both? IS there any pending class action on this? My vehicle broke down on highway and it was a dangerous situation. My vehicle is unsafe and it's a shame since it was a great vehicle until May- tensioner problem. Suggestions please... Replies to this message: hneufeld (Apr 22, 2005 11:45 am)
#9 of 1218 2000 Catera AC by danieltiger Jul 25, 2002 (1:25 pm)
Yes, we did notice that the AC on the Catera could have been better, especially in Florida with our high humidity, scorching sun and 95 degree temp. We just traded ours in on a big GM car whose AC is perfect. I loved to drive the Catera 2000, but, we were just too afraid to keep it - too many coolant and battery problems. It was a great car even though it was underpowered. What a shame it had all those problems.
#10 of 1218 TENSIONER by yean99 Jul 31, 2002 (11:41 am)
GM HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR TIMMING BELT PULLEY AND TENSIONER FOR 97 AND 98 CATERAS TO 7 YEARS OR 100000 MILES. Replies to this message: lenasdad (Jul 23, 2005 6:28 am) pasqualee (Nov 23, 2007 8:56 am)
#11 of 1218 97 Catera Timing Belt Problems by jenkins5164 Aug 17, 2002 (5:13 am)
My 97 Catera Timing Belt just failed at 82,000 miles, with major engine damage. GM is not helping out, claiming that the timing belt didn't fail, but a bearing in the tensioner failed. Some messages refer to extended warranties; others suggest class action. Please let me know about either.
#12 of 1218 Re: 97 Catera Timing Belt Problems by tommeek Aug 20, 2002 (3:04 am)
GM Special Policy Bulletin 02018 states GM will repair for 7 years/100,000 miles any failure related to the timing belt tensioner, timing belt and/or water pump and related engine damage. The bulletin includes special telephone numbers for owners to contact who have had this problem. The bulletin is available for printing and review at the Yahoo Catera Owners Group. Replies to this message: gmscam (Sep 01, 2009 7:50 am)

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