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2002 Cadillac Escalade Engine problems

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2002 Cadillac Escalade's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 8% of all its complaints, most recently on January 27, 2020. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

BrakesEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a humming noise was heard without warning. The vehicle stopped and the brake lost power. There was no warning. The contact called the schmitt cadillac dealer, located at 915 w highway 50, o fallon, il 62269) and was told there was no recall, however, to bring the vehicle to the dealership for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11302315
Engine & cooling

The exhaust manifold bolts are broken and the muffler repair shop said this could lead to a major repair bill if the other bolts break taking the manifold off, it could lead to the egr pipe braking and this is a substantial repair bill just replacing each exhaust manifold bolt as is, then, the repair shop wants me to buy new exhaust manifolds so they can warranty their work. This should be a recall issue or new exhaust manifolds & gasket w/upgraded bolts. Please help your loyal customer. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10631232
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade ext. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10607158
Engine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the service stability system and the abs brake warning lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was scheduled to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 116,000. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10576650
Engine & cooling

I am another unhappy gm vehicle owner due to a very common safety issue on their engines, the bolts on my exhaust manifold have broken, 3 in just one week, and im sure the others will break too in just a matter of time.. I think gm should do a recall on this issue, bcus it will not only look good on them but keep their future costumers happy.. If I do not get a recall on this , I will never ever again own another gm vehicle... Dodge here I come... My wife's vehicle is a dodge and has 3 times the kms as mine and has never had any major issue ... Own up gm and makes us proud again to own a gm vehicle... *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10561355
Engine & cooling

Upon the recent development of a loud "ticking" noise when starting my 2002 escalade 6.0 Awd, I immediately brought the truck into my local shop for diagnostics. A quick inspection found missing and rusted exhaust manifold bolts on the driver side of my engine, causing an exhaust leak. This leak creates not only a dangerous co2 leak within the engine compartment (which also can be drawn into the cabin's hvac system), but it also raises environmental concerns, as the leaking exhaust is not being properly treated via...

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the vehicle's catalytic converter. My passenger side manifold also has rusted bolts and is very close to having the same issue as the driver side. My truck is impeccably maintained, with all the applicable service records. This issue is well documented across the internet, with owners of 1999-2006 escalades, tahoes, suburbans, yukon/xls, silverados and sierras. I strongly urge the nhtsa to launch an investigation into the issues surrounding the massive failure of manifolds and manifold bolts on 1999-2006 gm full size suv and pickup trucks. A quick search online should provide more than enough compelling evidence to begin an investigation. I'll be happy to personally provide whatever assistance I can to help encourage your decision. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10494361
BrakesEngine & cooling

Dt: the contact stated the abs activated at less than 30 mph. When applying the brakes there was a chattering sound coming from the brake pedal. This was on ongoing problem. The first occurrence happened in september 2004. The dealership removed the corrosion from the abs sensors. The problem did not return until december 23, 2005. The circumstances were the same as before. The dealership cleaned the corrosion from the abs sensors. The problem has not recurred. *Ak the water pump was replaced. Updated 01/19/06. *Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10146167
Engine & cooling

Car was sluggish and would stall at times, either when backing up or increasing in speed. Transmission cooling lines cracked. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10080721
SuspensionEngine & coolingElectrical systemVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

There was intermittent stalling. The dealer was unable to resolve the problem when the consumer would have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The consumer felt that the vehicle was dangerous to drive. *Ak the consumer smelled wires burning, the check engine was on, the seal for the rear hatch leaked water, there was a long crank with the engine when warm, there was a winding noise coming from the driver's left front tire area due to a failed bearing which destroyed the entire front differential, the a/c was not...

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cold due to a leak, water leaked in the trunk, the mirrors would not tilt in reverse, a positive cable was loose and a bolt was stripped, the starter would not engage after waiting for a short period of time and an abnormal noise would be heard when restarted. *Sc *cb

Filed Incident Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Electrical system · Visibility · Structure · EquipmentNHTSA 10061292
Engine & cooling

I was on my way home from work when my trunk just stopped on a busy street(orchard lake road) a lady behind me almost hit me,she ran all up on the sidewalk.This has happen before,and no one seems to know what the problem is.This trunk is un safe for the road.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10062055
Engine & cooling

While making turn on the highway without prior warning, the vehicle shut down and would not restart. *Tt

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10021746
Engine & cooling

The vehicle shut down several times while exiting a ramp. *Ak *jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10011280

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