Major Problems with 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT

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

2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Victims: 1 Mileage: 17000 miles

2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 168000 miles

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES
brake pedal went to the floor and subsequently lost all brake fluid. cause was a corroded rear steel (hard) brake
3
~ 154176 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
my 2003 cadillac escalade ext. was parked at 10:30 december 23. 2006 in my driveway about 9-9:15 on december 24...
3
~ 97333 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
safety-related defect in the stability/traction system. stabilitrak combines antilock brake traction and stability control system. *bf the vehicle traction control...
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while driving the vehicle it appears the vehicle speed is not responding to the accelerator. you push down on the...
1
~ 70122 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
while driving the vehicle it appears the vehicle speed is not responding to the accelerator. you push down on the...
1
~ 70122 miles
EQUIPMENT
2003 cadillac escalade ext metal brake line problem. i noticed a leak and i took my truck in to be...
1
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
ENGINE
found half of exhaust manifold bolts broken and cannot get inspected now. *tr...
1
~ 96000 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...
1
~ 17000 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
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade ext. while the contact was driving approximately 75 to 80 mph the engine...
1
~ 37000 miles
POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac ext escalade. the contact stated the vehicle would exhibit numerous electrical failures. when...
1
~ 168000 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
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
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
was exiting the hutchinson river pkwy south in pelham ny. attempted to apply the brakes and the pedal went straight...
1
~ 34500 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
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...
1

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