2002 Cadillac Escalade problems
Owners have filed 164 complaints about the 2002 Cadillac Escalade with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 18.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 9.8%.
Complaints164
Crashes16
Fires8
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 18.3% · 30
Electrical system 9.8% · 16
Service brakes 6.7% · 11
Power train 6.1% · 10
Suspension 4.9% · 8
Structure 4.9% · 8
Steering 4.3% · 7
Seats 4.3% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 16 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Cadillac Escalade in this data, 2002 sits 4th by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 13 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,000 miles.
In owners' own words
2002 Cadillac Escalade. Consumer states issues with brakes *tgw the consumer stated her vehicle should have been included in the recall. The abs activated while driving at very low speeds and the vehicle would not stop. The consumer stated she was involved in an accident due to unwanted activation of the abs and also the bearing sensor was replaced. Service brakes, hydraulic
At slow speeds (<5 mph) the abs system engages during the course of normal braking. This results in the car being unable to stop within expected stopping distance and led me to bump into a car stopped at an intersection. The problem cannot be linked to worn brake pads as these were replacaed only 4 months previously. Dealer has been notified. Service brakes, hydraulic
My 2002 Cadillac Escalade has braking issues under 5 mph. It appears the abs system is activated which takes the vehicle longer to stop. The brakes get very spongy and do not respond immediately. This has caused me to get into some very close calls when trying to stop. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 47,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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