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1997 Cadillac Catera

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

12.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,906

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1997191 · manufacturer campaign 97047

5 November 1997

Transport Canada lists: Catera 1997

What is wrong

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONAL REAR CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S 210.1 - TETHER ANCHORAGES FOR CHILD RESTRAINTS. THE REAR CHILD SEAT TETHER (TOP STRAP) ANCHOR MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, THEREBY INCREASING THE OCCUPANT'S RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

What the dealer will do

ANCHORS WILL BE INSPECTED AND THOSE FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WILL BE REMOVED AND INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION.

18 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 26% of 80 1997 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
290 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1997 Cadillac Catera have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 1997 Cadillac Catera. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1997 Cadillac Catera get?
NRCan rates the 1997 Cadillac Catera at 12.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 290 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 1997 Cadillac Catera for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,906 in fuel, producing roughly 5,821 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.