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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 300 mi | locks and mirrors and sunroof werent working correctly |
| 37000 mi | new navigation screen needed |
| 43000 mi US $200 |
NEW BATTERY NEEDED |
2015 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 68000 mi US $112 |
And the Air bag light comes on all the time. The airbag system needs new connecters under the seat (which also has to be ordered. |
2014 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71331 mi US $14 |
Repaired rear defroster connection passenger side with silver adhesive |
| 135442 mi US $90 |
Replace positive and negative battery cable. Prior issue with BCM fault for low voltage. |
| 40295 mi | WARRANTY REPLACEMENT - water was getting in and staying in the blinker lamp . The whole thing was replaced. |
2013 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi | passenger window motor replaced |
| 59000 mi US $465 |
Code thrown "Service Tire Monitoring System" - steering wheel sensor replaced |
| 39300 mi | Right rear DVD screen didn't tilt as designed. |
2012 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 77000 mi US $550 |
Replaced wiring harness and electric latch for driver's side control of power running board. |
| 90000 mi US $25 |
Left rear backup light failed and was replaced. |
2010 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $120 |
Brake light switch/sensor failed, causing cruise control to not function |
2010 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48000 mi | Battery Replaced |
2009 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic 4WD w/low range
| 5000 mi | Driver side mirror motor rough on closing. |
| 32000 mi | Service airbag warning indicator |
| 35400 mi | Air bag warning service light kept coming on. |
| 43300 mi US $200 |
Car refused to start and wouldn't jump start w AAA. AAA said battery fine. When ignition turned warnings to check various systems flashed on readout. Dealer says battery bad. I doubt the problem solved. |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $1600 |
Driver's side headlight out. New high intensity bulb didn't fix. Dealer diagnosed bad ballast due to moisture leak from crack in assembly. Replaced entire headlight assembly. |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 114000 mi US $260 |
Replaced both Daytime Running Lights |
| 128000 mi US $350 |
Replaced positive battery cable from firewall to starter |
| 104000 mi US $300 |
front airbag sensor |
| 73700 mi US $75 |
AC compressor seized |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 108000 mi US $155 |
repair left front tire pressure sensor |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18000 mi | Lumbar support in drivers seat quit working. New part(s) fixed the issue. |
| 60000 mi US $239 |
defective battery |
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $180 |
Once again I had to replace the battery. This car eats batteries, as this is the 4th battery. |
| 78000 mi US $700 |
a/c was leaking coolant chemical. Had to seal and recharge |
| 97000 mi US $1350 |
$700 AC repair Heated front seats Cruise control Rear window defrost |
| 99300 mi | Repair heated seats front passenger seat will not adjust failure of heated steering wheel |
| 101000 mi US $1000 |
Sold car, AC not working well. Heated steering wheel no longer working. |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
Rear window had to be replaced because rear defogger tabs failed |
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 24000 mi | electical wire connecting rear defroster on rear glass panel on driver side detached from glass. |
| 81500 mi US $550 |
Fixed faulty drivers side seat warmer. Fixed faulty drivers side seat warmer. Fixed faulty drivers outside door handle. |
| 44000 mi | Replaced heated seat module on passenger side. |
2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 117000 mi US $650 |
Various lights had gone black on the steering wheel controls and the headlights control. Units still worked and no problem with driving at night, but the loss of illumination would make it hard for a new person. All fixed. |
| 145000 mi US $300 |
HID lights turned pink and started to fail after 12yrs. Each HID bulb is $100. Replacement is easy, takes about 30 min. Remove front grill, then two pins on each headlight assembly to remove light assembly, then pop a water tight seal and replace bulb. |
| 92000 mi US $118 |
Cd player was totally replaced earlier, but same problem returned. It was repaired under warranty. Also has some regular maintenance work done - oil change, rotation/balance. |
2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 136000 mi US $118 |
tire light came on |
| 149000 mi US $187 |
heater motor would not turn off |
| 154000 mi | fan motor warranty work two fan with in 40 days |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 68000 mi US $458 |
Headlights would come on at random times when parked in the garage. |
| 32500 mi | Alternator (making whining noise)replaced under warranty |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 35740 mi C $300 |
The speakers were faulty on the front passenger's side. Trying to isolate if the problem is the speaker(s) or the dash board radio. Work in progress. The front window vent is NOT defrosting properly. Frost forms on the top 1/4 of the front window. Not sure if venting is at fault or the " blower" is not functioning efficiently. I can see why GM went bankrupt. This SUV is garbage!!! |
| 39060 mi C $600 |
it was always blowing hot air no matter what setting you had. Overall, i can see why GM went bankrupt. |
| 57000 mi US $470 |
Air bag sensor failed, requiring replacement. |
| 60000 mi US $660 |
Air bag trigger failed. |
| 77000 mi | The lights in the steering wheel-mounted controls are going out. I was told that the only solution was replacement of the steering wheel at $400+ dollars. No thanks - I'll live with it. Typical GM - problems with no solutions! |
| 99000 mi | The lights in the steering wheel-mounted controls are going out. |
2004 Cadillac Escalade
Engine not specified
| 228000 mi US $180 |
Airbag service light on display Troubleshooting found code BO103 Sensor on passenger side in front Of radiator is bad Ordered new sensor from gmpartsonline.net Had dealer install new passenger side Sensor fixed problem Airbag display cleared |
2004 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 152000 mi US $870 |
Airbag light |
| 88000 mi | Vehicle would not start. This is primarily my wifes vehicle. I have been turning wrenchs for over 30 years. I isolated the problem to the ignition wire in the steering column. There is a metal plate that rubs on the yellow starter wires. |
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 |
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. |
2002 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 95000 mi US $169 |
front passager side window motor front passager side window motor |
| 66000 mi US $415 |
Starter went out; was replaced |
| 67000 mi US $675 |
AC Compressor bearing went out. Replaced AC compressor, recharged system, and replaced accessory belt. |
| 47000 mi US $600 |
Ac line needed replacement |
| 133000 mi US $600 |
Starter stop working |
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