Major Problems with Cadillac Escalade EXT Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Cadillac Escalade EXT to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Cadillac Escalade EXT

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Cadillac Escalade EXT.

Model Year	Complaints
2013 Escalade EXT	1
2012 Escalade EXT	1
2011 Escalade EXT	3
2010 Escalade EXT	1
2009 Escalade EXT	2
2008 Escalade EXT	12
2007 Escalade EXT	14
2005 Escalade EXT	5
2004 Escalade EXT	11
2003 Escalade EXT	15
2002 Escalade EXT	22

Worst 3 Cadillac Escalade EXT complaints

2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT TIRES Victims: 5

2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT MASTER CYLINDER Victims: 2 Mileage: 34500 miles

2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT SEAT BELTS Victims: 2 Mileage: 67124 miles

Browse Cadillac Escalade EXT complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Cadillac Escalade EXT owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS dash pad lifting. was advised from cadillac that the dash pad lifting could possibly be coming from the air bag.	21 ~ 9309 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving electrical system begins to shut off and on causing transmission to fail dash board fluctuation radio and gps...	13 ~ 68970 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade ext. while operating the vehicle the service parking assist and service traction...	11 ~ 140395 miles
ENGINE i discovered broken/missing exhaust manifold bolts at 107k miles although i suspect they have been missing for quite some time....	5 ~ 79200 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC failure of the wheel hub and bearing assembly. caused loss of vehicle control loss of abs wheel detachment and wheel	5 ~ 21846 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving electrical system begins to shut off and on causing transmission to fail dash board fluctuation radio and gps...	3 ~ 86224 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER im writing because there is a serious issue with the headlights and all other lightings on the truck just going	3 ~ 53207 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have a 2004 escalade ext and approx. 1 year ago the speedometer stopped working. i contacted cadillac and was...	3 ~ 30667 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE electronic door lock actuator failed to lock/unlock door from remote. when attempting to unlock the rear driver door using the...	3 ~ 67133 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade ext. the vehicle has bridgestone ht684 ii tires (na) tire size 265/65/18....	3 ~ 11000 miles
EQUIPMENT i have a 2005 cadillac escalade ext i was in las vegas and parked my vehicle in the first parking...	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac escalade ext. while driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled and was unable to...	2 ~ 69236 miles
POWER TRAIN while driving electrical system begins to shut off and on causing transmission to fail dash board fluctuation radio and gps...	2 ~ 116550 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL failure of the wheel hub and bearing assembly. caused loss of vehicle control loss of abs wheel detachment and wheel	2 ~ 61725 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES electronic door lock actuator failed to lock/unlock door from remote. when attempting to unlock the rear driver door using the...	2 ~ 35699 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS in august of 2009 i noticed when i had a front seat passenger i would get an instrument panel indicator...	2 ~ 17250 miles
WHEELS all 4 factory rims are deteriorating and are causing the tries to loose air and go flat in traffic. *tr...	2 ~ 15000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade ext. the contact stated that while loading his tailgate with 12 bags of...	2 ~ 8500 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade ext. while the contact was driving approximately 75 to 80 mph the engine...	2 ~ 102500 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact stated the abs activated at less than 30 mph. when applying the brakes there was a chattering...	2 ~ 64927 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the horn failed to sound when it was needed. this seems to occur when the horn is not used for...	2 ~ 4182 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL safety-related defect in the stability/traction system. stabilitrak combines antilock brake traction and stability control system. *bf the vehicle traction control...	2 ~ 41056 miles
SEATS heated seat control module connection overheated from poor electrical connection and started fire....	1 ~ 100000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade ext. while operating the vehicle the service parking assist and service traction...	1 ~ 140000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade ext. while operating the vehicle the service parking assist and service traction...	1 ~ 140000 miles
SEAT BELTS while driving south on powers blvd and crossing the briargate intersection in colorado springs colorado on may 2 2015 honda...	1 ~ 67124 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING im writing because there is a serious issue with the headlights and all other lightings on the truck just going	1 ~ 89500 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 2004 escalade ext and approx. 1 year ago the speedometer stopped working. i contacted cadillac and was...	1
STRUCTURE dash pad lifting. was advised from cadillac that the dash pad lifting could possibly be coming from the air bag.	1 ~ 8900 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2003 cadillac escalade ext. consumer writes in regards to brake system failure in vehicle. *smd the consumer stated on two...	1 ~ 124371 miles
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade ext. the contact stated that while driving approximately 3 mph the rear...	1 ~ 106000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC while driving my cadillac escalade with my family and braking at a low speed (less than 15 mph) the abs...	1 ~ 36000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade ext. the vehicle has bridgestone ht684 ii tires (na) tire size 265/65/18....	1 ~ 33000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC recently my vehicle was presented to firestone for state inspection. the vehicle involved in this complaint is a 2002 cadillac...	1
PARKING BRAKE recently my vehicle was presented to firestone for state inspection. the vehicle involved in this complaint is a 2002 cadillac...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM defective equipment. ignition switch broke. aaa sent locksmith. locksmith said he has changed approx. 14 of these in last 1...	1 ~ 6000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN all wheel drive transfer case defective. wheels lock and "hobble" in low speed turns. *nm...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start after being parked for one or two days. this problem occurred...	1 ~ 18558 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start after being parked for one or two days. this problem occurred...	1 ~ 18558 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start after being parked for one or two days. this problem occurred...	1 ~ 18558 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated the vehicle failed to start after being parked for one or two days. this problem occurred...	1 ~ 18558 miles
STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade ext. while the contact was driving approximately 75 to 80 mph the engine...	1 ~ 37000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ignition switch: the transmission may get stuck in third gear and the instrument panel may stop working due to failure	1 ~ 66857 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac ext escalade. the contact stated the vehicle would exhibit numerous electrical failures. when...	1 ~ 168000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the contact stated the abs activated at less than 30 mph. when applying the brakes there was a chattering...	1 ~ 70528 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING i am currently having a re-occuring problem with the stability track. i have had it serviced four times now to...	1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 1st incident 1) i was going to park in a spot between two building only large enough for one vehicle....	1 ~ 15000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC was exiting the hutchinson river pkwy south in pelham ny. attempted to apply the brakes and the pedal went straight...	1 ~ 34500 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the air bag light came on the consumer went to the dealer. the ignition was turned on/off to see if...	1 ~ 17000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN driveline "clunk" #99-04-20-002b-(08/21/2003) - per gm advisory bulletin to dealer- persistent-no resolve by gm characterized as a "design characteristic" by	1

FAQ

What year Cadillac Escalade EXT is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 11 years, Cadillac Escalade EXT models of 2013, 2012, 2010 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Cadillac Escalade EXT?

Cadillac Escalade EXT models of 2002 and 2003 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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