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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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Chart based on 249 repairs.
Cadillac Escalade suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 37 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, ext.
420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 16740 mi | Rattled in rear, was sway bar links. Covered under warranty. |
2014 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi US $1276 |
Front struts leaking oil, replaced both struts with new. Alignment performed after front struts replaced. |
| 68300 mi US $9 |
Replaced front sway bar links, noted popping noise front passenger front when backing up and turning. Corrected issue. |
| 82320 mi US $69 |
Replaced front sway bar links with custom parts from Amazon and McMaster Carr. Occasional popping noise from front end of vehicle attributed to old and worn end links. |
| 102876 mi US $75 |
Replaced front sway bar and bushings, new Ebay and Amazon parts. Original sway bar was bent. |
| 142397 mi US $55 |
Replaced outer tie rods. Due to occasional front end popping from front right while turning sharp in reverse. Did not solve noise issue. |
2013 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90281 mi US $1900 |
Front/rear shocks, Front struts, right front lower ball joint |
| 157508 mi US $275 |
LF ball joint replaced |
| 167994 mi US $580 |
left front hub/wheel bearing replaced |
2012 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71000 mi US $975 |
Computer controlling rear suspension failed |
2011 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $400 |
Severe noise [wheel bearings] Ball joins. all 4 control arms |
| 98000 mi US $1200 |
Front struts. |
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Rear Electronic Magnetic shocks |
| 118000 mi US $500 |
Rusted leaking Power steering pump, replacement and Rusted leaking Power steering high pressure hose. |
2010 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 167000 mi US $600 |
A PART CONNECTING THE AXLE TO WHEEL WAS RUSTING OUT AND MAKING A LARGE NOISE. IT HAD TO BE REPLACED |
| 110000 mi US $500 |
Front struts (Magnetic Ride Control) |
2009 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 98580 mi C $300 |
Replaced ride height compressor |
2008 Cadillac Escalade
Engine not specified
| 73000 mi | car was bouncing when it went over bumps |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 129000 mi US $1600 |
The wheel bearings rotors , and brakes |
| 41500 mi | Rear shock failure |
| 78000 mi | Rear shock failure. |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $600 |
Left front wheel making a grinding noise found wheel bearing was wore replaced |
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Had to bring car in 3 times for suspension issues. 1st two times were to replace the front passsenger side suspension as it would squeak terribly. Last repair was for the rear automatic leveling air suspension that failed to work, notified by light. |
| 28600 mi | Rear Auto-Leveling air suspension components needed to be replaced as they were displaying error messages. |
2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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. |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 229600 mi US $325 |
Power steering pump whining, replaced pump. Also Auto Transmission service. |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 86800 mi C $1800 |
all shocks replaced. Piece of crap. |
2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 25691 mi US $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 |
2002 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 128000 mi US $2500 |
replaced the power steering pump. |
| 198000 mi US $3000 |
suspension replaced, AC fixed |
| 117500 mi US $2000 |
worn tie rod and suspension bar wheel bearing replaced with new alignment given and tires replaced with new tires |
| 112100 mi US $500 |
air ride compressor failed. replaced air shocks with gas shocks in the rear. |
| 218000 mi US $200 |
Upper control arm bushings wore out Could not alignment Replaced bushings drivers side |
| 79000 mi US $80 |
Power steering hoses were leaking. Hoses were replaced. |
| 76000 mi US $250 |
Front wheel bearing failure. Second front wheel bearing failure. Passenger side front wheel bearing failure, third in a month. |
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