This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Cadillac Catera is built around this specific year, engine and trim, so the specs and procedures inside are the ones Cadillac published for this car, not a generic stand-in from another model year.
Engines covered
- 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- Base
- Sport
Known issues on the 1999 Catera. No recalls are on federal record for the 1999 Catera, and no technical service bulletins are logged for the year either, but owners have filed 99 complaints.
Whether you're chasing down a complaint-prone system or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct spec for your specific 1999 Catera, 3.0L V6 (VIN R).
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form o
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form o
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's
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
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Showing the 8 most recent of 47 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
AS CAR CAME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FOREWARD. IT JUMPED A CURB WENT THROUGH SOME LANDSCAPEING AND CLAMMED INTO A BRICK BUILDING. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER THE CRASH AT ELEVATED RPMS. *AK
DT: THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMING ON. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD HIM THE AIRBAG HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS DEFECTIVE. HE HAD THE
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND COMING TO A STOP, VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK *SLC
WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES SYSTEM LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN A COLLISION IN WHICH VEHICLE HIT A GUARDRAIL, BECAME AIRBORNE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THIS VEHICLE AFTER BEING AIRBORNE, HIT A F
WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES SYSTEM LOCKED UP, RESULTING IN A COLLISION IN WHICH VEHICLE HIT A GUARDRAIL, BECAME AIRBORNE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK THIS VEHICLE AFTER BEING AIRBORNE, HIT A F
Showing the 5 most serious of 140 complaints filed with NHTSA.
