2009 Cadillac Escalade Cadillac Escalade 2009

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2009 Cadillac Escalade repairs by problem area

Engine (0%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (27%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 11 repairs.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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 2018

98580 mi

C $300
Replaced ride height compressor 
Cadillac Escalade in New Hampshire, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2017
Sep 2013

56000 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 2016

67000 mi

US $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. 

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2009 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States
Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
Mar 2010

26000 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 2010

33600 mi

US $770
Brakes were wore down to the metal backing plates in rear. Rear calipers needed rebuilding. 
Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

66000 mi

US $190
cv joint master seal was leaking. replaced. 

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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 2009

5000 mi
Driver side mirror motor rough on closing. 
Sep 2010

24000 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 2011

32000 mi
Service airbag warning indicator 
Jan 2013

40200 mi
Air bag warning service light kept coming on. 
Jul 2013

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. 

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