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Cadillac Escalade repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (10%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 249 repairs.
Cadillac Escalade brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 59800 mi | Front left caliper sticking and causing shudder when applying brakes. Bled brake line through bleeder valve and used siphon to remove excess brake fluid that dealer added to reservoir prior to purchase. Dealer was notified prior to repair and inspected but technician did not notice overfilled reservoir. |
| 64000 mi US $223 |
Replaced flexible brake line going to caliper due to shuddering and overheating of rotor. Slide pins checked out okay before warranty repair. |
| 65560 mi US $100 |
Dealer replaced brake caliper on driver left front due to persisting issue with brake shudder. Front piston on caliper was inspected by myself before returning to dealer and found to be sticking. Swapped brake pads front left to right in anticipation of replacing pads and rotors as recommended by dealer on last trip. Pads and rotors are not covered on the comprehensive warranty and are considered wear items. |
| 134419 mi US $66 |
Replaced pads; Right front slide pin stuck and needs replaced with boot. |
| 135029 mi US $41 |
Replaced front slide pins and boots, rear boots only. Rear slide pins still good shape. |
2013 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi US $300 |
Needed rear pads and rotors turned Rear brakes squealing at low speed of <5 MPH |
| 59000 mi US $458 |
steering wheel sensor failed and kept activating the traction control system warning light |
2010 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 170000 mi US $160 |
Front pads and rotors |
2009 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67000 mi US $600 |
Brakes were pulsating. Had new cross drilled rotors and premium pads installed because of the weight of the truck wasn't working with standard brakes. |
2009 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 33600 mi US $770 |
Brakes were wore down to the metal backing plates in rear. Rear calipers needed rebuilding. |
2009 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic 4WD w/low range
| 24000 mi | The design of the quick-release battery cable clip is a problem. Worked itself loose and the car battery would not recharge or start. AAA guy said he sees it on all Cadillac Escalades. He overtightened cable to keep it from reoccurring. |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67000 mi | Burning smell coming from the front drivers tire. Found to be the caliper sticking, got so hot it cracked the brand new brake pad. Replaced brake pad and caliper. Problem resolved. |
| 127000 mi US $1891 |
Replaced front brake pads and front rotors |
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50700 mi US $480 |
Master cylinder failed |
2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 109800 mi US $2047 |
Piston locked up damaging rotor. Was due for brake job but ended up with 4 new rotors, 4 new calipers, brakes and complete fluid flush. |
| 157251 mi US $1215 |
Rebuild of front brake system with new rotors, calipers and brake pads. |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $660 |
Rear rotor dust shields are rusting away. Repair would be VERY costly. Will live with it. I will NEVER buy another GM car. |
| 75000 mi US $1076 |
The dust shields on the rear discs disintegrated due to rust. Damage to the rear discs and pads resulted. The axle had to be dis-assembled. new shields installed, new pads, rotors turned. The service manager said that it was common. |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 89200 mi US $500 |
had to replace both front wheel hubs to correct ABS/Traction Control errors. |
| 10000 mi | Vehicle often goes into stability control mode with loss of power for no reason, usually when you need the power like entering traffic. Only way around the problem is to press dash button to turn the stability system OFF, necessary EVERY trip. |
2003 Cadillac Escalade
Engine not specified
| 156400 mi US $200 |
Whining noise |
2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 86000 mi US $1600 |
Full brake job 4 wheel with rotors, calipers and shoes. |
2002 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 87000 mi US $600 |
Brake hose broke while driving. Front calipers had to be replaced due to frozen bleed fittings. |
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