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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.
2006 Cadillac Escalade repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (20%)
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 North Carolina, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2013126700 miUS $2000 | Transmission was slipping for about a month - then totally stopped working and would not take any gear. Had transmission rebuilt. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Ohio, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201083000 miUS $775 | Had to replace a front axle seal (it was leaking) and had both differentials flushed along with 4 wheel drive maintenance service. | ||
| Feb 201192000 miUS $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 2013102000 miUS $2600 | rebuild the rear end | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Washington, United States Jul 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 2014109800 miUS $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 2015117000 miUS $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 2017137000 miUS $1106 | Seals in AWD system were leaking. had to have them replaced and overall maintenance on the system done. | ||
| May 2018145000 miUS $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 2018147000 miUS $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 2021157251 miUS $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 | ||
2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Feb 2018 - May 2021 | |||
| Jan 202161000 miUS $40 | Loose door handles | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2015136000 miUS $118 | tire light came on | ||
| Nov 2016149000 miUS $187 | heater motor would not turn off | ||
| Mar 2017154000 mi | fan motor warranty work two fan with in 40 days | ||
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 2015161000 miUS $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. | ||
2005 Cadillac Escalade
Engine not specified
| Cadillac Escalade in Louisiana, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011113000 miUS $400 | replace broken speedometer | ||
| Mar 2011117000 miUS $400 | replace running light and wiper blades | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Alberta, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201088040 miC $2000 | Maf Sensor failed. Map sensor failed | ||
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 201368000 miUS $458 | Headlights would come on at random times when parked in the garage. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Colorado, United States Jun 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 2015229000 miUS $220 | Drivers side drive shaft seal replaced. Oil cooler line gaskets leaking and replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015229600 miUS $325 | Power steering pump whining, replaced pump. Also Auto Transmission service. | ||
| Nov 2016242600 miUS $300 | drive output shaft seal from transfer case leaked. | ||
| Aug 2017252000 miUS $400 | Lifter tap in engine becoming more frequent and loud. Only suggestions were engine rebuild, using engine oil additives to hopefully quiet the tapping. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States - Oct 2006 | |||
| Oct 200632500 mi | Alternator (making whining noise)replaced under warranty | ||
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Georgia, United States Oct 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017135000 miUS $600 | Water pump, thermostat and belts | ||
| Mar 2018195000 miUS $400 | [transmission] Cooler hose fittings leaking | ||
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Mar 2009102000 miUS $85 | Replaced oil pressure sending unit. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201235740 miC $300 | The speakers were faulty on the front passenger's side. Trying to isolate if the problem is the speaker(s) or the dash board radio. Work in progress. The front window vent is NOT defrosting properly. Frost forms on the top 1/4 of the front window. Not sure if venting is at fault or the " blower" is not functioning efficiently. I can see why GM went bankrupt. This SUV is garbage!!! | ||
| Jun 201339060 miC $600 | it was always blowing hot air no matter what setting you had. Overall, i can see why GM went bankrupt. | ||
| Apr 201447220 miC $678 | leaking transmission repaired. last time i ever buy a cadillac. Piece of junk. | ||
| Mar 201886800 miC $1800 | all shocks replaced. Piece of crap. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Ohio, United States Oct 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Jan 201069500 miUS $785 | Oil line to oil cooler leaking, requiring replacement. Mechanic indicated that this is a common problem with the style of oil lines used by GM. | ||
| Mar 201057000 miUS $470 | Air bag sensor failed, requiring replacement. | ||
| Jun 201060000 miUS $660 | Air bag trigger failed. Rear rotor dust shields are rusting away. Repair would be VERY costly. Will live with it. I will NEVER buy another GM car. | ||
| Mar 201171000 miUS $176 | The passenger seat belt was stuck and could not be used. Had to be disassembled and reassembled to fix -- no parts costs, just labor. This is the second time that this problem has occurred. | ||
| Jun 201175000 miUS $1076 | The dust shields on the rear discs disintegrated due to rust. Damage to the rear discs and pads resulted. The axle had to be dis-assembled. new shields installed, new pads, rotors turned. The service manager said that it was common. | ||
| Oct 201177000 mi | The lights in the steering wheel-mounted controls are going out. I was told that the only solution was replacement of the steering wheel at $400+ dollars. No thanks - I'll live with it. Typical GM - problems with no solutions! | ||
| Nov 201291000 miUS $700 | The water pump failed. The maintenance lead told me that this is a common occurrence for GM V8s this old and with this many miles/ | ||
| Aug 201399000 mi | The lights in the steering wheel-mounted controls are going out. | ||
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201010000 mi | Vehicle often goes into stability control mode with loss of power for no reason, usually when you need the power like entering traffic. Only way around the problem is to press dash button to turn the stability system OFF, necessary EVERY trip. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201289200 miUS $500 | had to replace both front wheel hubs to correct ABS/Traction Control errors. | ||
| Oct 201295800 miUS $2000 | It had been repaired 3 times prior to this about 1.5 years ago for the same issue. 3/4 sprag clutch burned out. This time we replaced the entire transmission with a rebuilt HD model. | ||
2004 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Illinois, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017189000 miUS $190 | Routine maintenance and repair oil leak around engine | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 2011152000 miUS $870 | Airbag light | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Florida, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017218000 miUS $200 | Upper control arm bushings wore out Could not alignment Replaced bushings drivers side | ||
| Jan 2018221000 miUS $180 | Reduce power on display Troubleshooting found throttle position Sensor bad on engine bad replaced And also replaced pedal by wire Inside truck Disconnected battery and let it set And reset ecm for 10 minutes All codes cleared Truck reset and recycled the a/c system Per manual instructions from hot temperature to cold setting Everything works as a new truck With both sensors replaced | ||
| Jul 2018228000 miUS $180 | Airbag service light on display Troubleshooting found code BO103 Sensor on passenger side in front Of radiator is bad Ordered new sensor from gmpartsonline.net Had dealer install new passenger side Sensor fixed problem Airbag display cleared | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in New York, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011167000 miUS $600 | A PART CONNECTING THE AXLE TO WHEEL WAS RUSTING OUT AND MAKING A LARGE NOISE. IT HAD TO BE REPLACED | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Indiana, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Apr 201088000 mi | Vehicle would not start. This is primarily my wifes vehicle. I have been turning wrenchs for over 30 years. I isolated the problem to the ignition wire in the steering column. There is a metal plate that rubs on the yellow starter wires. | ||
2003 Cadillac Escalade
Engine not specified
| Cadillac Escalade in Tennessee, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012156400 miUS $200 | Whining noise Rattling noise.catalytic converter. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 201198000 miUS $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. | ||
2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Washington, United States - Jul 2008 | |||
| Jun 200848000 miUS $4695 | Front differential failed had to be replaced out of warranty by 2,000 miles | ||
| Jul 200852000 mi | Climate control not working correctly. Constantly clicking. Replaced under the extended warranty we purchased due to earlier problems | ||
2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 201025691 miUS $45 | Replaced intermediate steering shaft, I'm an ASE Certified Master tech. Typical clunking in GMT 800 series trucks when turning wheel. I used a Dorman product instead of GM because it's cheaper in price and better made with never a comeback | ||
| Sep 201026301 miUS $788 | Goodyear Wrangler tire developed vibration in front end at low and highway speed, getting worse and causing the vehicle to pull to one side. Upon inspection found broken belt in one tire. Replaced all 4 with Michelins | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Louisiana, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Apr 201172000 miUS $212 | repair transfer case | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201353000 miUS $3139 | Side Bearing on the front differential were bad. Car was making a speed-sensitive "rumble or roar" on local street and highway. Required replacement of inner differential bearings. 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. Vehicle A/C would blow warm when stopped at light on in traffic. Dlr advised is was because the A/C fan clutch was weak and was disengaging the fan so no airflow over A/C coil. High-pitch "whistle" coming from engine compartment turned out to be bad bearing in the alternator. Dlr advised needed to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201569900 miUS $2400 | Compressor failure. Replaced both from & rear units. | ||
| Dec 201686000 miUS $1600 | Full brake job 4 wheel with rotors, calipers and shoes. Wiper motor failed. Wipers would not shut off and cycled through speeds rAndomly. | ||
| Jul 201890000 miUS $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. | ||
2002 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011113000 miUS $1000 | driving on state highway and engine died. called tow truck towed to mechanic shop problem diagnosed as fuel pump shop istalled new fuel pump | ||
| May 2011117500 miUS $2000 | worn tie rod and suspension bar wheel bearing replaced with new alignment given and tires replaced with new tires | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Colorado, United States May 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201266000 miUS $415 | Starter went out; was replaced | ||
| Jul 201267000 miUS $675 | AC Compressor bearing went out. Replaced AC compressor, recharged system, and replaced accessory belt. | ||
| Nov 201272800 miUS $450 | The fuel pump failed. PSI was down to ~15. Had to tow to a shop. Fuel pump price was $210, labor was $240. | ||
| May 201379000 miUS $260 | Front Differential was leaking. Replaced both differential seals. | ||
| Jun 201379000 miUS $80 | Power steering hoses were leaking. Hoses were replaced. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in North Carolina, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201095000 miUS $181 | front passager side window motor new fuel pump / new intake gaskets new fuel pump / new intake gaskets front passager side window motor new fuel filter | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Georgia, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 2012165000 miUS $950 | The front bearings was worn out. I had to replace both. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 201087000 miUS $600 | Brake hose broke while driving. Front calipers had to be replaced due to frozen bleed fittings. | ||
| Jan 2011US $250 | Front wheel bearing failure. Second front wheel bearing failure. Passenger side front wheel bearing failure, third in a month. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in California, United States Aug 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014117000 miUS $100 | Engine oil filter mounting bracket leak, replaced gasket. | ||
| Mar 2014118000 miUS $165 | Headlights dim, polished len's | ||
| Sep 2014122000 miUS $2700 | AWD system viscous clutch overhaul to eliminate clunking while slow turning. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Oregon, United States May 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Aug 2016198000 miUS $3000 | suspension replaced, AC fixed | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Alabama, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201847000 miUS $600 | Ac line needed replacement | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Utah, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017128000 miUS $2500 | lost reverse, rebuilt transmission. $1,400. replaced the power steering pump. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Missouri, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016112100 miUS $500 | air ride compressor failed. replaced air shocks with gas shocks in the rear. | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 2013117500 mi | Get truck to operating temp, start hearing knocking, had to replace the transfer case | ||
| Cadillac Escalade in Georgia, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016133000 miUS $2000 | Starter stop working Transmission repair not done | ||
2002 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200952000 miUS $3500 | Drivers seat rail, front differential, rear differential bearings | ||
| Dec 200964000 miUS $450 | Maf replaced | ||
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