2003 Cadillac Escalade Cadillac Escalade 2003

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2003 Cadillac Escalade repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

52000 mi Climate control not working correctly. Constantly clicking. Replaced under the extended warranty we purchased due to earlier problems 

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2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

59200 mi

US $3139
Vehicle A/C would blow warm when stopped at light on in traffic. Dlr advised is was because the A/C fan clutch was weak and was disengaging the fan so no airflow over A/C coil. High-pitch "whistle" coming from engine compartment turned out to be bad bearing in the alternator. Dlr advised needed to be replaced. 
69900 mi

US $2400
Compressor failure. Replaced both from & rear units. 
86000 mi

US $1600
Wiper motor failed. Wipers would not shut off and cycled through speeds rAndomly. 

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2003 Cadillac Escalade Electrical Problems

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