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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%)

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Cadillac Escalade body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (85%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

11000 mi sunroof weatherstripping came unglued. 

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2013 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

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

45000 mi Chime on left door lower window molding was discolored. 

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2009 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

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

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. 

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2008 Cadillac Escalade

Engine not specified

27000 mi Chrome strip on the passenger side door was pulling away.  

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2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.

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

41500 mi Door trim and badges faded clear coat peeling 
67000 mi 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. 

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2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

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

91200 mi

US $100
Exterior door handles are made of really low quality plastic that tend to break easily. I have replaced 3 already. 
67000 mi Trim around window on passenger door was warped causing wind noise. 
80800 mi Black trim under the window. Just clearcoat finish from sun damage. 
99000 mi

US $350
Drivers door and RR passenger door both had to have door handles replaced. 

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2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

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

23000 mi Torn seat cover.  Wind noise coming from drivers door. 
25000 mi Wind noise....parts ordered and replaced at a second trip.  

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2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV

345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

61000 mi

US $40
Loose door handles 

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Cadillac Escalade Body Problems

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