2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500
The 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
IT GOES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE AND SLIPS NO POWER AT.JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOVE IT BUT AM VERY SAD I CAN NOT DRIVE IT.
IT GOES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE AND SLIPS NO POWER AT.JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOVE IT BUT AM VERY SAD I CAN NOT DRIVE IT.
IT GOES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE AND SLIPS NO POWER AT.JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOVE IT BUT AM VERY SAD I CAN NOT DRIVE IT.
THE ABS ACTIVATES WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 10MPH AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH IN WET OR DRY CONDITIONS, THE ABS ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THIS HAS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH THE VEHICLE FAILING TO STOP AND ROLLING THROUGH STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS. THE ONLY WAY TO AVOID THIS, IS TO BEGIN STOPPING WELL IN ADVANCE OF DESIRED STOPPING POINT AND HOPING IT STOPS. THE SERVICE STABILITY LIGHT LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR 10 SECONDS. IT IS PRECEDING BY A GRRRRR NOISE WHICH LASTS AROUND 5 SECONDS AND HAPPENS 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE THE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO GETTING BRAKING CHATTER, BRAKE PEDAL COMING UP AND BEING HARD TO DEPRESS. IS THIS VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000)? ALL BRAKE PADS, BRAKE LINES, AND ABS MODULE AND SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PROBLEM CONTINUES.
THE ABS ACTIVATES WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 10MPH AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH IN WET OR DRY CONDITIONS, THE ABS ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THIS HAS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH THE VEHICLE FAILING TO STOP AND ROLLING THROUGH STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS. THE ONLY WAY TO AVOID THIS, IS TO BEGIN STOPPING WELL IN ADVANCE OF DESIRED STOPPING POINT AND HOPING IT STOPS. THE SERVICE STABILITY LIGHT LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR 10 SECONDS. IT IS PRECEDING BY A GRRRRR NOISE WHICH LASTS AROUND 5 SECONDS AND HAPPENS 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE THE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO GETTING BRAKING CHATTER, BRAKE PEDAL COMING UP AND BEING HARD TO DEPRESS. IS THIS VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000)? ALL BRAKE PADS, BRAKE LINES, AND ABS MODULE AND SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PROBLEM CONTINUES.
Safety Rating for the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT3227H — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500
- 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 (current)
- 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 — 1 complaint
- 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 — 3 complaints
- 2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 — 0 complaints
- 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 — 0 complaints
- 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 — 1 complaint
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