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2014 Cadillac Escalade repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (22%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 23 repairs.
2014 Cadillac Escalade repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 19 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
| Cadillac Escalade in Florida, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201640295 mi | WARRANTY REPLACEMENT - water was getting in and staying in the blinker lamp . The whole thing was replaced. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201766000 miUS $300 | maintenance service | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Indiana, United States Sep 2017 - Mar 2022 | |||
| Oct 201759800 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. | ||
| Dec 201764000 miUS $4976 | Replaced flexible brake line going to caliper due to shuddering and overheating of rotor. Slide pins checked out okay before warranty repair. Passenger side exterior mirror does not dim, and backup tilt function indicates the motor plastic gear is stripped. Entire mirror assembly replaced. CD / DVD player disc error occurs no matter what disc is entered. Entire head unit was replaced. Front struts leaking oil, replaced both struts with new. Alignment performed after front struts replaced. | ||
| Jan 201865560 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 201868300 miUS $9 | Replaced front sway bar links, noted popping noise front passenger front when backing up and turning. Corrected issue. | ||
| May 201871331 miUS $14 | Repaired rear defroster connection passenger side with silver adhesive | ||
| Aug 201877704 miUS $100 | Dealer verified customer concern, noise in both front wheel hubs, replaced. Warranty paid $1,141.36 for dealer time and materials. | ||
| Nov 201882403 miUS $166 | Replaced front sway bar links with custom parts from Amazon and McMaster Carr. Occasional popping noise from front end of vehicle attributed to old and worn end links. Replaced water pump for what I thought was squeaking bearing, turns out it was the serpentine belt squeaking. | ||
| Dec 201882934 mi | Dealer found all 3 trans cooler lines leaking. Replaced lines and refilled transmission fluid. Warranty paid $489.34 for dealer time and materials. Dealer found left front axle seal leaking. Replaced seal and refilled gear oil. Warranty paid $379.75 for dealer time and materials. | ||
| Sep 2019102876 miUS $75 | Replaced front sway bar and bushings, new Ebay and Amazon parts. Original sway bar was bent. | ||
| Feb 2021134419 miUS $66 | Replaced pads; Right front slide pin stuck and needs replaced with boot. | ||
| Mar 2021135442 miUS $90 | Replaced front slide pins and boots, rear boots only. Rear slide pins still good shape. Topped off coolant in reservoir. No visible leaks any where. Replace positive and negative battery cable. Prior issue with BCM fault for low voltage. | ||
| Jun 2021142397 miUS $55 | Replaced spark plugs and wires w/ heat shield sleeves Replaced outer tie rods. Due to occasional front end popping from front right while turning sharp in reverse. Did not solve noise issue. | ||
2013 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 201539300 mi | Right rear DVD screen didn't tilt as designed. | ||
| Sep 201545000 mi | Chime on left door lower window molding was discolored. | ||
| Aug 201664600 mi | Collapsed Lifter | ||
| Oct 201790000 mi | Broken motor mount | ||
| Nov 201793000 miUS $300 | Needed rear pads and rotors turned Rear brakes squealing at low speed of <5 MPH | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Missouri, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201540000 mi | 3rd row seat track/frame was bent. replaced under warranty passenger window motor replaced | ||
| Oct 201545000 mi | P0455 Code - Dealer replaced gas cap | ||
| Jun 201659000 miUS $465 | steering wheel sensor failed and kept activating the traction control system warning light Code thrown "Service Tire Monitoring System" - steering wheel sensor replaced | ||
| Dec 201669000 miUS $350 | Idler pulley replaced w new drive belt | ||
| Nov 201790281 miUS $1900 | Front/rear shocks, Front struts, right front lower ball joint | ||
| Jun 2021157508 miUS $275 | LF ball joint replaced | ||
| Jun 2022167994 miUS $580 | left front hub/wheel bearing replaced | ||
2012 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Indiana, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201671000 miUS $975 | Computer controlling rear suspension failed | ||
| Apr 201777000 miUS $550 | Replaced wiring harness and electric latch for driver's side control of power running board. | ||
| May 201890000 miUS $25 | Left rear backup light failed and was replaced. | ||
2011 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in New Jersey, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2020100000 miUS $100 | Heater core hose broken. | ||
| Mar 2020100000 miUS $400 | Severe noise [wheel bearings] Ball joins. all 4 control arms | ||
| May 202098000 miUS $1200 | Front struts. | ||
| Jun 202098000 miUS $500 | Rear Electronic Magnetic shocks | ||
| Jan 2022118000 miUS $500 | Rusted leaking Power steering pump, replacement and Rusted leaking Power steering high pressure hose. | ||
| Jun 2022120000 miUS $300 | misfire | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201654000 mi | Clunk in drivetrain when accelerating. Dealer found a Broken left motor mount. The part was replaced which corrected the problem. | ||
2010 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Colorado, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Mar 2017106000 miUS $120 | Brake light switch/sensor failed, causing cruise control to not function | ||
| Dec 2017109000 miUS $3850 | Active Fuel Management (AFM) includes lifters that "lock" via oil pressure. This is also called "cylinder deactivation". One of these lifters failed and resulted in the entire top end of the motor having to be removed to replace all the lifters (thankfully, the cam was OK). | ||
| Mar 2018110000 miUS $500 | Front struts (Magnetic Ride Control) | ||
2010 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Utah, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201548000 mi | Battery Replaced | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Indiana, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2022170000 miUS $160 | Front pads and rotors Replace oil sending unit Replace O2 sensor | ||
2009 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in British Columbia, Canada May 2015 - May 2021 | |||
| Aug 201898580 miC $300 | Replaced ride height compressor | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Sep 201356000 mi | Transmission "Hunting" between 2nd and 3rd driving slow. Drive "Normal" you wouldn't notice it. Dealer test drove with no issues. No codes. Called Cadillac and found Service Bulletin for seal repair. Works better than new now. | ||
| May 201667000 miUS $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
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201366000 miUS $190 | cv joint master seal was leaking. replaced. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Aug 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Mar 201026000 mi | Replaced both sunvisors due to covering coming loose, replaced rear window due to bad defroster lines in glass, repaired sqeaky driver's door and console. | ||
| Nov 201033600 miUS $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
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 20095000 mi | Driver side mirror motor rough on closing. | ||
| Sep 201024000 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. | ||
| Dec 201132000 mi | Service airbag warning indicator | ||
| Jan 201329300 mi | Air bag warning service light kept coming on. | ||
| Jul 201343300 miUS $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
Engine not specified
| Cadillac Escalade in Indiana, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201473000 mi | car was bouncing when it went over bumps | ||
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Kansas, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Nov 2016138000 miUS $1300 | Hard jerk at acceleration | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201672000 miUS $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
| Cadillac Escalade in Illinois, United States Dec 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017114000 miUS $260 | Replaced both Daytime Running Lights | ||
| May 2017116000 miUS $430 | Replaced plugs and plug wires to combat rough idle | ||
| Sep 2017123000 miUS $180 | Oil pressure sensor due to CEL. Helped with rough idle, but I still experienced the rough idle off and on after that fix. I never replaced the coil packs, but that would have been the next on the list of replacement parts to throw at it as no repair shop could ever diagnose the problem 100% and mostly I just drove the truck and let it sputter when it felt it needed to. | ||
| Jan 2018127000 miUS $1891 | Chrome wheels leaking air. Corrosion on inside of wheels inside tire not repairable Replaced front brake pads and front rotors | ||
| Mar 2018128000 miUS $350 | Replaced positive battery cable from firewall to starter | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Feb 201241500 mi | Transmission mounts Door trim and badges faded clear coat peeling Oil pan leak Rear shock failure | ||
| May 201473700 miUS $75 | AC compressor seized | ||
| Nov 201478000 mi | Rear shock failure. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Minnesota, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201260000 miUS $190 | Replace passenger side exterior door handle. Handle was hanging from one rivet, the other rivet had broken. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2015129000 miUS $1600 | The wheel bearings rotors , and brakes | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jul 201167000 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. Passenger front door handle broke. Almost coming off completely. 2 weeks later the drivers side rear door handle also broke. Replaced both door handles, problem resolved. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Connecticut, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jul 201397800 miUS $400 | Exhaust leak. Engine mount replacement. | ||
| Dec 2013104000 miUS $300 | front airbag sensor | ||
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201062000 mi | Transmission slipping, leak | ||
| Dec 201173000 miUS $50 | Loose exterior door handle | ||
| Feb 2015106000 miUS $200 | Smog Sensor | ||
| May 2015108000 miUS $155 | repair left front tire pressure sensor | ||
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201660000 miUS $239 | defective battery | ||
| Dec 201766000 miUS $600 | Left front wheel making a grinding noise found wheel bearing was wore replaced | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Jul 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Aug 201118000 mi | Lumbar support in drivers seat quit working. New part(s) fixed the issue. Rear exterior door handle came loose (plastic). Door handle replaced. | ||
2007 Cadillac Escalade
Engine not specified
| Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jan 201146000 mi | Exterior, passenger side door handle inexplicably broke where it connects to the door. | ||
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Louisiana, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Mar 201038000 miUS $600 | Metal pipe between radiator and rear heater leaked, causing car to overheat. Spent $600 on emergency temporary repair and towing, and dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201038000 mi | door handle came loose | ||
| Nov 201045000 mi | passenger side rear door handle was falling off | ||
| Jan 201148000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 201260000 miUS $180 | Once again I had to replace the battery. This car eats batteries, as this is the 4th battery. | ||
| Jun 201261000 miUS $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 | ||
| Aug 201264500 miUS $200 | driver's side door handle is falling off. This is the 3rd door handle to fall off | ||
| Jan 201359800 miUS $480 | Master cylinder failed | ||
| Jul 201378000 miUS $700 | a/c was leaking coolant chemical. Had to seal and recharge | ||
| Jul 201597000 miUS $1350 | $700 AC repair Heated front seats Cruise control Rear window defrost | ||
| Apr 201699300 mi | Repair heated seats front passenger seat will not adjust failure of heated steering wheel | ||
| Aug 2016101000 miUS $1000 | Sold car, AC not working well. Heated steering wheel no longer working. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Michigan, United States Aug 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Sep 201279000 miUS $575 | Replaced leaking oil pan. | ||
| Jun 2014100000 miUS $1200 | Dealer indicated CV boot had failed and grease released under vehicle. Rear window had to be replaced because rear defogger tabs failed | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in North Carolina, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 2016160000 miUS $600 | Fuel Pump | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Arizona, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jun 201147000 mi | The car drove fine and there was no warning light, but the monthly OnStar report showed a possible issue with the transmission control module. The dealer reprogrammed the TCM. | ||
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Florida, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Sep 201267000 mi | Trim around window on passenger door was warped causing wind noise. | ||
| Jul 201380800 mi | Black trim under the window. Just clearcoat finish from sun damage. | ||
| Oct 201385800 miUS $500 | Engine mount crushed. Needed to be replaced Driver's side door handle broke | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $100 | Exterior door handles are made of really low quality plastic that tend to break easily. I have replaced 3 already. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jan 201027000 mi | Drivers side door handle broke off from the door leaving only one bolt holding it on. Chrome strip on the passenger side door was pulling away. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Oregon, United States Sep 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201799000 miUS $350 | Drivers door and RR passenger door both had to have door handles replaced. | ||
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Connecticut, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200924000 mi | electical wire connecting rear defroster on rear glass panel on driver side detached from glass. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Washington, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200823000 mi | Torn seat cover. Wind noise coming from drivers door. | ||
| Jan 200925000 mi | Wind noise....parts ordered and replaced at a second trip. | ||
| Mar 201044000 mi | Replaced heated seat module on passenger side. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Ohio, United States Jan 2011 - May 2011 | |||
| May 201139000 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. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Idaho, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 201181500 miUS $550 | Fixed faulty drivers side seat warmer. 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+ Fixed faulty drivers side seat warmer. Fixed faulty drivers outside door handle. | ||
| Mar 2013104000 mi | Tires have bad chrome rims causing constant air loss. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Mar 201014000 mi | Had to bring car in 3 times for suspension issues. 1st two times were to replace the front passsenger side suspension as it would squeak terribly. Last repair was for the rear automatic leveling air suspension that failed to work, notified by light. | ||
| Aug 201228600 mi | Rear Auto-Leveling air suspension components needed to be replaced as they were displaying error messages. | ||
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