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2006 Cadillac Escalade repairs by problem area

Engine (6%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (35%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 17 repairs.
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2006 Cadillac Escalade repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

Cadillac Escalade in Ohio, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

83000 mi

US $775
Had to replace a front axle seal (it was leaking) and had both differentials flushed along with 4 wheel drive maintenance service. 
Feb 2011

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. 
Cadillac Escalade in Oregon, United States
Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

102000 mi

US $2600
rebuild the rear end 
Cadillac Escalade in Washington, United States
Jul 2014 - Jan 2022
Aug 2014

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. 
Sep 2015

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. 
Jun 2017

137000 mi

US $1106
Seals in AWD system were leaking. had to have them replaced and overall maintenance on the system done. 
May 2018

145000 mi

US $300
$60 Oil Sensor replacement. Gauge went to max oil pressure. Sensor replacement has it working in normal 40 psi yet oil sensor at back of engine against firewall. Need small hand to make it an easy job. Must remove 2 wire harnesses and clean area to get special socket in over sensor. Tight but doable. Dealership wanted $487 to replace. 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. 
Jun 2018

147000 mi

US $4018
Magna ride suspension system needed to be replaced. New Compressor, new hydraulic shocks and associated parts - lines, they also had to replace failing upper steering shaft. 
Feb 2021

157251 mi

US $1215
Rebuild of front brake system with new rotors, calipers and brake pads. Front differential was growling, ended up having it rebuilt by the dealership to OEM spec 
Cadillac Escalade in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2013

126700 mi

US $2000
Transmission was slipping for about a month - then totally stopped working and would not take any gear. Had transmission rebuilt. 

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2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Cadillac Escalade in Alabama, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

136000 mi

US $118
tire light came on 
Nov 2016

149000 mi

US $187
heater motor would not turn off 
Mar 2017

154000 mi
fan motor warranty work two fan with in 40 days 
Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States
Feb 2018 - May 2021
Jan 2021

61000 mi

US $40
Loose door handles 

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2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States
Nov 2015 - Feb 2016
Nov 2015

161000 mi

US $1800
Transmission went out on Deer hunt and I took it to a mechanic in Wichita Falls, Texas, I had to rent a car to get home. 

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2006 Cadillac Escalade Repair Histories

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