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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 249 repairs.
Cadillac Escalade transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $300 |
maintenance service |
| 77704 mi US $100 |
Dealer verified customer concern, noise in both front wheel hubs, replaced. Warranty paid $1,141.36 for dealer time and materials. |
| 82934 mi | Dealer found all 3 trans cooler lines leaking. Replaced lines and refilled transmission fluid. Warranty paid $489.34 for dealer time and materials. Dealer found left front axle seal leaking. Replaced seal and refilled gear oil. Warranty paid $379.75 for dealer time and materials. |
2009 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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. |
2009 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66000 mi US $190 |
cv joint master seal was leaking. replaced. |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 138000 mi US $1300 |
Hard jerk at acceleration |
2008 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62000 mi | Transmission slipping, leak |
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
Dealer indicated CV boot had failed and grease released under vehicle. |
2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 102000 mi US $2600 |
rebuild the rear end |
| 126700 mi US $2000 |
Transmission was slipping for about a month - then totally stopped working and would not take any gear. Had transmission rebuilt. |
| 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. |
| 137000 mi US $1106 |
Seals in AWD system were leaking. had to have them replaced and overall maintenance on the system done. |
| 157251 mi US $295 |
Front differential was growling, ended up having it rebuilt by the dealership to OEM spec |
2006 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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. |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 229000 mi US $220 |
Drivers side drive shaft seal replaced. |
| 242600 mi US $300 |
drive output shaft seal from transfer case leaked. |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 195000 mi US $400 |
[transmission] Cooler hose fittings leaking |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 47220 mi C $678 |
leaking transmission repaired. last time i ever buy a cadillac. Piece of junk. |
2005 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUT
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 95800 mi US $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. |
2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 48000 mi US $4695 |
Front differential failed had to be replaced out of warranty by 2,000 miles |
2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $212 |
repair transfer case |
| 59200 mi US $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. |
2002 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 117500 mi | Get truck to operating temp, start hearing knocking, had to replace the transfer case |
| 122000 mi US $2700 |
AWD system viscous clutch overhaul to eliminate clunking while slow turning. |
| 128000 mi US $2500 |
lost reverse, rebuilt transmission. $1,400. |
| 79000 mi US $260 |
Front Differential was leaking. Replaced both differential seals. |
| 165000 mi US $950 |
The front bearings was worn out. I had to replace both. |
| 133000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission repair not done |
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