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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2001 Cadillac Catera.
Owner complaints (30)
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Cadillac Catera (4 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 67).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Cadillac Catera version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catera 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.