2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE Engine Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE
3 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, A HUMMING NOISE WAS HEARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND THE BRAKE LOST POWER. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE SCHMITT CADILLAC DEALER, LOCATED AT 915 W HIGHWAY 50, O FALLON, IL 62269) AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL, HOWEVER, TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM AND THE ABS BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS SCHEDULED TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
UPON THE RECENT DEVELOPMENT OF A LOUD "TICKING" NOISE WHEN STARTING MY 2002 ESCALADE 6.0 AWD, I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE TRUCK INTO MY LOCAL SHOP FOR DIAGNOSTICS. A QUICK INSPECTION FOUND MISSING AND RUSTED EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF MY ENGINE, CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK. THIS LEAK CREATES NOT ONLY A DANGEROUS CO2 LEAK WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (WHICH ALSO CAN BE DRAWN INTO THE CABIN'S HVAC SYSTEM), BUT IT ALSO RAISES ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, AS THE LEAKING EXHAUST IS NOT BEING PROPERLY TREATED VIA THE VEHICLE'S CATALYTIC CONVERTER. MY PASSENGER SIDE MANIFOLD ALSO HAS RUSTED BOLTS AND IS VERY CLOSE TO HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS THE DRIVER SIDE. MY TRUCK IS IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED, WITH ALL THE APPLICABLE SERVICE RECORDS. THIS ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED ACROSS THE INTERNET, WITH OWNERS OF 1999-2006 ESCALADES, TAHOES, SUBURBANS, YUKON/XLS, SILVERADOS AND SIERRAS. I STRONGLY URGE THE NHTSA TO LAUNCH AN...
Other 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE Problem Areas
Electrical System
14 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Parking Brake
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint