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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%)
Chart based on 249 repairs.
Cadillac Escalade other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 68000 mi US $112 |
Drivers seat has a clunk under it when cornering. They told me it needed shims for the clunk (which needed to be ordered). |
2013 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 40000 mi | 3rd row seat track/frame was bent. replaced under warranty |
2008 Cadillac Escalade
Engine not specified
| 27000 mi | Drivers side door handle broke off from the door leaving only one bolt holding it on. |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $190 |
Replace passenger side exterior door handle. Handle was hanging from one rivet, the other rivet had broken. |
| 127000 mi US $1891 |
Chrome wheels leaking air. Corrosion on inside of wheels inside tire not repairable |
| 113000 mi US $400 |
replace broken speedometer |
| 117000 mi US $400 |
replace running light and wiper blades |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73000 mi US $50 |
Loose exterior door handle |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18000 mi | Rear exterior door handle came loose (plastic). Door handle replaced. |
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 38000 mi | door handle came loose |
| 45000 mi | passenger side rear door handle was falling off |
| 48000 mi US $1200 |
Chrome wheel leaking air, started 6 months ago. Dealer did minor scraping/sealing to stop air leak. Started leaking again and ruined the tire. Dealer said wheel had excessive wear, replaced wheel, I bought new tires. |
| 61000 mi US $1360 |
replaced all wheels - I had replaced one wheel previously and a second wheel had been worked on twice to prevent leaks. The chrome wheels are very poor quality |
| 64500 mi US $200 |
driver's side door handle is falling off. This is the 3rd door handle to fall off |
| 46000 mi | Exterior, passenger side door handle inexplicably broke where it connects to the door. |
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 85800 mi US $500 |
Driver's side door handle broke |
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 81500 mi US $125 |
Fixed faulty drivers outside door handle. Tires have bad chrome rims causing constant air loss. Dealer added nitrogen to solve problem but did not work. Cost $100+ |
| 104000 mi | Tires have bad chrome rims causing constant air loss. |
| 39000 mi | Worst car I ever had except for a new 1986 Ford Aerostar. From A/C buttons popping off to repeat liftgate probs, to running board motors, to active suspension shocks to rapping valves when cold etc etc. A nightmare. Bought a new Tahoe LTZ. |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $176 |
The passenger seat belt was stuck and could not be used. Had to be disassembled and reassembled to fix -- no parts costs, just labor. This is the second time that this problem has occurred. |
2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 26301 mi US $788 |
Goodyear Wrangler tire developed vibration in front end at low and highway speed, getting worse and causing the vehicle to pull to one side. Upon inspection found broken belt in one tire. Replaced all 4 with Michelins |
2002 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 118000 mi US $165 |
Headlights dim, polished len's |
2002 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 52000 mi US $3500 |
Drivers seat rail, front differential, rear differential bearings |
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