GMC Sierra Denali vs Cadillac Catera
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | GMC Sierra Denali | Cadillac Catera |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 332 | 826 |
| Model years covered | 2002–2020 | 1997–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2019 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2013 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 44 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 34 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.8% | 10.8% |
GMC Sierra Denali by year
What breaks
Brakes
57
17.2%
Other & Unspecified
54
16.3%
Body & Structure
34
10.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
8.4%
Engine & Cooling
27
8.1%
Steering
27
8.1%
Airbags
26
7.8%
Electrical System
17
5.1%
Cadillac Catera by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
212
25.7%
Electrical System
100
12.1%
Suspension
59
7.1%
Tires
57
6.9%
Brakes
55
6.7%
Steering
41
5.0%
Airbags
37
4.5%
Lights
37
4.5%