- Worst Model Year:
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Cadillac Escalade (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2003 Cadillac Escalade has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2002 Escalade for electrical short that is undetectable.
Worst Reported Problems with the Escalade
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Latest Owner Complaints About the Escalade
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leaked power steering fluid -- 2003 Escalade:
The AWD Escalade has a hydraulic brake booster that uses the power steering system to provide the power instead of the normal engine vacuum boosters. It works great, but it started leaking power steering fluid all over. The only fix is to replace the booster with a rebuilt one. Oddly I have ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Escalade owners.
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front end whinning -- 2003 Escalade:
This seems to be pretty common with the Escalade AWD. The front end started whining then growling over time. It continued to get worse but didn't actually fail. The dealer wanted a crazy price to fix it, but I found a place to rebuild it for about $1400. The gears they took out were worn, but ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Escalade owners.
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door handles break off easily -- 2007 Escalade:
This is the 3rd handle that has broken since I've owned the car which has only been about 10 months, and 18,000 miles. this is a real safety problem, the dealer where I have the car serviced said "they replace a lot of them" and now I'm over the warranty period. I'm 68 years old, don't have ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2007 Escalade owners.
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passlock light on - vehicle won't start -- 2004 Escalade:
This has happened 7 times in 18 months, always when it's an emergency - late for work, school, etc. Truck tries to start, then passlock light comes on - engine dies. Will turn over but not fire - security system issue. Remove key open and reclose door, wait 10 to fifteen minutes & maybe will ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2004 Escalade owners.
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battery drain -- 2003 Escalade:
My 2003 Cadillac Escalade drained/ruined several batteries in about a 18 to 28 month period. No warning, just go to turn the key and the battery would be dead. Dealer never found the problem. The first time I had the car towed in with the dead battery still in it. They found nothing wrong except ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 Escalade owners.