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

Engine not specified

98000 mi

US $90
Check engine light came on. Code P0161 O2 sensor heater malfunction Sensor 2 bank 2. Replaced the O2 sensor after the catalytic on the passenger side. Cleared the code. Check engine has been off for over a week. 
156400 mi

US $200
Rattling noise.catalytic converter. 

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2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

59200 mi

US $3139
Dlr advised that neoprene gaskets on the intake manifold had failed and were causing check engine light. Need to replace the gaskets to seal the intake manifold. 
90000 mi

US $1500
Radiator fan was disengaging at idle sped and the engine would overheat thus shutting off the AC—-in 110 degree weather. Dealer replaced fan clutch but issue persists. I am considering installing an auxiliary “electric push fan” on the front of the radiator. 

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2003 Cadillac Escalade Engine Problems

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