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2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT Engine problems

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 9% of all its complaints, most recently on March 15, 2019. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

SteeringBrakesSeats & seat beltsEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and it felt as if she would lose control of the vehicle while driving at certain speeds. On occasion, the driver's seat belt tightened and loosened on its own. Furthermore, the emergency brake was faulty and needed to be adjusted, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the "rear door maintenance" message appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then taken to kuni chevrolet...

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cadillac (2449 fulton ave, sacramento, ca 95825, (916) 538-7217). The vehicle was repaired with the exception of the power steering and seat belt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The contact planned to schedule another appointment for the steering and seat belt. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Incident Steering · Parking brake · Seat belts · EngineNHTSA 11187056
Fuel systemEngine & cooling

When accelerating into traffic, the engine looses power and the "traction control message" comes on. The car comes to a stop. When you lift your foot off the accelerator the message goes out and when you press the accelerator, the engine engages. It happens 2 to 3 times a week and is very dangerous when it happens when pulling into traffic. The car behind almost rams me and I am in a dangerous position with merging traffic. I have taken it to a gm dealer several times but they have been unable to find a code for this or to solve the problem. It is a dangerous situation as you never know when it is going to occur. *Tr

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EngineNHTSA 10627381
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that while driving 80 mph, the vehicle engaged into reduced engine power mode while and stalled. The failure was a recurring issue. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer several times over the course of four years but they were never able to repair the vehicle. The vin was available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 200,000. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10526337
Driver assistanceEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the stability control and reduced engine power warning messages illuminated as the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but the cause for the failure was undetermined. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.\

Filed Incident Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 10524178
Engine & cooling

Found half of exhaust manifold bolts broken and cannot get inspected now. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10478392
Engine & cooling

2003 Cadillac escalade 6.0L engine, exhaust manifold bolts broken exhaust leak http://youtu.Be/0yg6wlbnzgi. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10420144
Engine & cooling

Manifold studs on driver side are broke!!! 03 Escalade 6.0. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10358362
Engine & cooling

Bolts ended up coming out of manifold on their own through time. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10348071
Engine & cooling

Consumer stated vehicle stalls while driving at 45 mph on the hwy, power steering and power brake lock up. Dealer and manufacturers has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8020974

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