2002 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (55), Hydraulic (34), Electrical System (19).
Key takeaways
- 149 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 55 | 37% |
| Hydraulic | 34 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 13% |
| Power Train | 13 | 9% |
| Suspension | 9 | 6% |
| Structure | 9 | 6% |
| Steering | 8 | 5% |
| Visibility | 7 | 5% |
| Seats | 7 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4% |
| Engine | 6 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,fuel System, Gasoline,wheels - filed 2025-10-06
The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. In...
Service Brakes - filed 2025-01-19
Purchased this vehicle from a friend who was inherited from his father’s estate. He hadn’t driven the vehicle for sometime. When meeting up at the DMV to transfer ownership he noticed that the brakes were spongy. And purchased some brake fluid in case the fluid was low. Neither my friend or myself are mechanically impa...
Service Brakes - filed 2024-11-16
The problem is in the anti-lock braking system. When the vehicle slows to under 15 mph. and you apply the brakes the brake pedal" kick back" occurs with loss of braking . Making the vehicle a hazard to drive. Now with repeated depression of the brake pedal the vehicle does stop. But, if you are approaching a stopped ca...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.