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2001 Cadillac Escalade Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Cadillac Escalade with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 2006 for the fuel system, gasoline. For comparison, the 2000 has 83 and the 2002 has 145.

NHTSA data checked

AFar fewer problems than a typical Escalade year, for its age

#300 most complained-about 2001 vehicle

Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2001 Cadillac Escalade problems

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2001 Cadillac Escalade recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Fuel system

06E04300088,303 vehicles affected

The problem
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (To see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
The risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
The fix
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

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3 complaints about the 2001 Cadillac Escalade

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Brakes

Brake lines corrosion. Caused total brake failure. Luckily no other vehicles were present at stop light we ran. This is the most dangerous situation I've ever encountered.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10781474
Fuel system

Dt*: the contact stated after driving, the vehicle leaks gasoline at a slow rate. This happened every time the vehicle was shut off. Upon inspection under the hood, it was observed that the leak was near some wires. The vehicle leaked approximately 1/2 liter of gasoline before it was taken to a service dealer, where they determined the leak was normal.

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10152678
Seats & seat beltsFire

While driving right rear passenger seat caught on fire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The dealer replaced the seat. Consumer stated this incident happened three times earlier. *Ak

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 10057768

Cadillac Escalade: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
200562442Electrical systemC
20041034147Electrical systemD
2003112666BrakesD
20021453137BrakesD
20013101BrakesA
2000834104BrakesC
199944531BrakesB
All Escalade years

2001 Cadillac Escalade vs rivals

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

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Questions about the 2001 Cadillac Escalade

Does the 2001 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Cadillac Escalade: fuel system, gasoline (May 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Cadillac Escalade?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), seats & seat belts (1), brakes (1).

How many complaints has the 2001 Cadillac Escalade had?

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 9, 2004 and the latest on October 12, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2001 Cadillac Escalade a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 98 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Cadillac Escalade year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2001 Cadillac Escalade has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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