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Cadillac Catera, 1997–2001

The Cadillac Catera is a V-body car built on the Opel Omega B platform. Its 3.0L V6 with multiport fuel injection appears under Catera in the 1997 and 2001 NICB VIN manuals, which give the 1997 and 2001 model years. The rows come from GM's RPO code lists for 1999, 2000 and 2001; no list was found for 1997 or 1998, so no code is documented for those two years. The lists name no trim badges or body styles.

Codes

Engines

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
L81 Engine, 3.0L V6, multiport fuel injection, DOHC 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "MFI OH"; the 1997 and 2001 NICB VIN manuals print 3.0L V-6 MFI for the Catera ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Transmissions

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
ML4 Transmission, automatic, 4 speed, HMD 4L30-E, converter clutch 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "4 Speed Automatic Trans" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
MX0 Transmission, automatic, merchandised provisions, overdrive 2000–2001 the 2000 list prints MXO; GM prints MX0 with this wording in other lists ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Axles

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
GU8 Axle, rear, 3.90 ratio 1999–2001 the 1999 list words it as the transaxle final drive 3.90 ratio ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Packages & Trims

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
T24 Package, Rally Sport version 2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
TV5 Package, sport 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
TW1 Package, De Luxe vehicle 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "Deluxe Package" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
VD5 Package, provision options, extreme dust 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Equipment

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
AJ7 Restraint system, front seat, inflatable, driver and passenger, front and side 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "Air Bags Front and Side" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AK5 Restraint system, driver and passenger 1999 ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AN4 Restraint provisions, child 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AN8 Seat, front bucket, low back, driver 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AT4 Seat, passenger front bucket, low back, recliner, 2 way adjuster 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AU0 Lock control, entry, remote entry 2000–2001 the 2000 list prints AUO; GM prints AU0 with this wording in other lists ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AV0 Seat, front bucket, driver, recliner, 8 way adjuster, power 2000–2001 the 2000 list prints AVO; the 2001 list prints AV0 with the same wording ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AV1 Seat, passenger front bucket, passenger, recliner 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AV2 Seat, front bucket, driver, recliner, 8 way adjuster, memory, power 2000–2001 the lists print "Deriver" and "Recl." ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AZ6 Seat, passenger front bucket, low back, recliner, 2 way adjuster, lumbar 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
A31 Window, power operated, side 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
A45 Memory seat adjuster, mirror, power, driver and personalization 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
B58 Floor mats, front and rear, carpeted insert 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C68 HVAC system, air conditioner, front, automatic, electronic controls 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
CF5 Roof, sun, glass, sliding, electric 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "Sunroof" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
D52 Spoiler, rear end, sport 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
DE1 Sunshade, rear window 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "Rear Sunshade" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
JL9 Brake system, power, front and rear disc, antilock, front and rear wheel 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
K05 Heater, engine block 2000–2001 the 2000 list prints KO5; GM prints K05 with this wording in other lists ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
K09 Generator, 120 amp 2000–2001 the 2000 list prints KO9; the 2001 list prints K09 with the same wording ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
K29 Module, powertrain control 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
K30 Cruise control, automatic 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
KA1 Heater, seat, front 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "Heated Seats" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
KA7 Heater, seat, front and rear 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
N93 Wheels, 17 x 7.5, aluminum 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NM8 Fuel system, leaded fuel compatible 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NP5 Steering wheel, leather wrapped 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NV7 Steering, power, variable effort 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
P05 Wheels, chrome, variation 1 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "5 Spoke Chrome Wheel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
PF4 Wheels, 16 x 7, aluminum 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "5 Spoke Aluminum Wheel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
Q0A Tire, all, 225/55R16-94V BW R/ST TL 1999–2001 the 2000 list prints QOA; the 2001 list prints Q0A with the same wording. The 1999 list prints QOA as "Michelin Tire For Export" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
Q0B Tires, 225/55R16-94H AW BW R/ST TL ALS 1999–2001 the 1999 and 2000 lists print QOB; the 2001 list prints Q0B with this wording. The 1999 list words it "Tires/ST 130 MPH" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
QPW Tire, all, 235/45R17-93H BW R/ST TL ALS 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
QUE Tire, all, 235/45R17-94W BW R/ST TL HWY 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
T61 Lighting, daytime running 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
T62 Lamp system, daytime running, delete 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
U19 Speedometer, kilometer and miles, kilometer odometer 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "Speedo INST Kilo & Miles" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
U1L Radio, AM stereo, FM stereo, seek/scan, automatic reverse music search cassette, clock, ETR 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "Base Radio AM & FM Stereo" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
U85 Speaker system, 8, quad front door mounted, shelf quad, amplifier 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UA6 Theft deterrent system 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UD4 Alarm, vehicle speed, 120 kilometers per hour 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UG1 Garage door opener, universal 1999–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UL2 European frequencies 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UL6 Radio, AM/FM stereo, cassette, CD 1999 ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UM5 Radio, AM stereo, FM stereo, DSP, WX, RDS, seek/scan, automatic reverse music search cassette, CD, clock, ETR 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UP2 Radio, AM and FM stereo 1999 only the 1999 list gives this wording; other GM platforms word UP2 as a radio mounting provision ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UZ8 Speaker system, 8, premium 1999–2001 the 1999 list prints "Premium 8 Speaker System" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
VB6 Provision options, hot weather 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
W8X Radio, basic 1999 only the 1999 list gives this wording; other GM platforms word W8X as a radio provision ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
W8Y Amplifier equipment, additional, extended 1999 ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
Z5X Mirror provisions, Arabic language 2000–2001 ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Paint

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
11U Paint, exterior, White 1999–2000 the 2000 list adds "(97) Opel"; the 1999 list prints "White Exterior Paint" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
25U Paint, exterior, Premium Blue 1999 ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
41U Paint, exterior, Green Metallic 2000 the list marks it "(Catera)" ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
46U Paint, exterior, Jungle Green 1999 ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
57U Paint, exterior, Star Silver 1999–2000 the 2000 list adds "(98) Opel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
58U Paint, exterior, Blue Metallic 2000 the list marks it "(Catera)" ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
68U Paint, exterior, Beige Gold 1999–2000 the 2000 list adds "(97) Opel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
75U Paint, exterior, Marseilles Red II 1999–2000 the 2000 list adds "(97) Opel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
80U Paint, exterior, Black 1999–2000 the 2000 list adds "(97) Opel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
91U Paint, exterior, Antelope Brown 1999 ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
97U Paint, exterior, Olive Gray Metallic 1999–2000 the 1999 list prints "Olive Gray Exterior Paint"; the 2000 list adds Metallic and "(97) Opel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Interior Trim

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
605 Trim, leather, Neutral Shale 1999–2000 the 2000 list prints "Trim Combination Leather, Shale/Neutral (5) (97) Opel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
805 Trim, leather, Black 1999–2000 the 2000 list prints "Tim Combination Leather, Ebony Black (5) (97) Opel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
825 Trim, leather, Gray 1999–2000 the 2000 list prints "Trim Combination Leather, Shadow Gray (5) (97) Opel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
60D Trim, combination, cloth, Neutral Shale 2000 list marker (D) (97/98) Opel ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
60I Trim, interior, Neutral Shale 1999–2000 the 2000 list adds "(97) Opel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
80D Trim, combination, cloth, Black 2000 list marker (D) (97) Opel ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
80I Trim, interior, Black 1999–2000 the 2000 list prints the same words as 80D ("Trim Combination Cloth, Black (D) (97) Opel"); the 1999 list prints "Interior Trim Black" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
82I Trim, interior, Gray 1999–2000 the 2000 list prints "Interior Trim Shadow Gray (97) Opel" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Internal / Process

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
CU6 Country, Taiwan 1999 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
CU7 Country, Kuwait 1999 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
CU8 Country, Saudi Arabia 1999 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
CV3 Country, Mexico 1999 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
CW2 Country, Gulf states: Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, UAE 1999 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
CW7 Country, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands 1999 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
CW8 Country, Mexico, border dealers 1999 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
CW9 Country, miscellaneous unregistered 1999 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
CZ1 Country, Central America 1999 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NC1 Emission system, California, LEV 1999–2001 internal code the 1999 list prints "California Emissions" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NF2 Emission system, federal, Tier 1 1999–2001 internal code the 1999 list prints "Federal Emissions" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
RUE Plant, Opel, Ruesselsheim, Germany 2000–2001 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
V73 Vehicle statement, USA and Canada 2000–2001 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
V78 Vehicle statement, delete 2000–2001 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
V87 Vehicle statement, Gulf States Organization 2000–2001 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
VB4 Equipment, additional, Gulf states 2001 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
VC4 Label, price and fuel economy, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands 2001 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
VC5 Label, shipping, except US, US possessions or Japan 2001 internal code the list prints "Shjppint" and "Posessions" ⛭ GM factory document — 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
VG8 Vehicle label, notice to buyer 2000–2001 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
YF5 Certification, emission, California 2000 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
Z49 Export, Canadian modification, mandatory base equipment 1999–2001 internal code the 1999 list prints "Canadian Export ID" ⛭ GM factory document — 1999 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2000 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 · 2001 cadillac catera rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Sources

Factory documents (T1)

Other sources

  • NICB VIN manuals nicb1997-gm.txt (p.35) and nicb2001-gm.txt (p.22, 23), in docs/reference/nicb/: Catera car line and 3.0L V-6 MFI engine, model years 1997 and 2001.