Owners have filed 96 complaints
about the 2000 Cadillac Escalade with NHTSA between 2000 and 2023.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 9 of 27 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 56
Against the median year of the Cadillac Escalade. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
24% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 28
17% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2000 compares with every other Cadillac Escalade
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
13.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
13.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
413.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
620.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
826.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
826.7%
150,000+ miles
26.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 2000peak 10Feb 2023
NHTSA investigations into the 2000 Cadillac Escalade
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2002 C/K PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION THAT MAY RESULT IN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKING (RECALL 05V-379).GM'S RECALL COVERS APPROXIMATELY 804,000 VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING 14 SALT-BELT STATES:CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, V...
EA02015Opened 1 Aug 2002Closed 12 Jan 2004VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED
THIS INVESTIGATION INVOLVES THE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION (GM)THROTTLE BODY (TB) UTILIZED IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 SILVERADO, SIERRA, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, AVALANCHE AND YUKON (SUBJECT VEHICLE(S)) WITH 4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L ENGINES. THE TB VALVE MAY INTERMITTENTLY STICK IN A CLOSED POSITION.IN SUCH A SITUATION, AN OPERATOR MAY APPLY ADDITIONAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL FORCE TO INCREASE ENGINE SPEED.THE APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ACCELERATOR PEDAL FORCE, TO OPEN A STUCK THROTTLE VALVE, MAY OPEN THE THROTTLE VALVE MORE THAN INTENDED AND, IN TURN, ACCELERATE THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MORE THAN INTENDED AND R...
PE02021Opened 11 Feb 2002Closed 1 Aug 2002VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
THROTTLE STICKING
Recalls on the 2000 Cadillac Escalade
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
07E088000
EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
06E043000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
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.
06E026000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
00V153000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR MOUNTED ROSEN VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." DUE TO THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION OF THE VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER BY THE INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Dos Palos, CAFire
SEATS
My drivers side heated seat burned when initiated switch after a while. I felt extreme heat while driving and turned off seat heating switch. I did not take to dealer for further inspection. I seen on a forum someone else had the same issue
NHTSA complaint #11508119 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverdale, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CLAYTON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE 1 RESPONDED TO A SERVICE CALL FOR A HEATED SEAT IN A CADILLAC ESCALADE THAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE OWNER STATED THAT SHE STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. SHE INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVER SEAT WAS BURNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE OWNER. CLAYTON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT DISCONNECTED THE POWER SOURCE TO THE SEAT. THE ONLY DAMAGE OBSERVED WAS TO THE WIRING UNDER THE SEAT, AND A BURN MARK ON THE LEATHER SEAT. AS A POINT OF REFERENCE OUR INCIDENT REPORT # IS: 06-0000373.
NHTSA complaint #10151590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,001 milesBrentwood, NY1 injured
SEATS
WHILE DRIVING I LEANED BACK ON THE SEAT AND THE LOWER LEFT FRONT OF SEAT PULLED UP ABRUPTLY, IT CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE AN ACCIDENT. WHEN I CHECKED OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED , THE SEAT TRACK THAT ATTACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT TO THE GLIDE RAILS PULLED THROUGH THE BOLT AND SNAPPED OFF. I HAVE CONTACTED GM ABOUT REPLACEMENT , THEY SAID THEY WILL GET BACK TO ME . THE PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE.
NHTSA complaint #10134772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,500 milesVidor, TXCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF IN REVERSE AND HIT A POLE. DRIVER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND AGAIN IT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. PROVIDE FURTHER ANY ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #10064856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Bend, INFire
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
WHILE DRIVING MY CADILLAC ESCALADE (YR. 2000) TO A BUSINESS MEETING THE HEATED DRIVER SEAT WAS ON AND BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER AND BURNED ME AS WELL. I HAD TO DO AN EMERGENCY PULL OFF ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO AVOID GETTING BURNED SEVERELY. I ALMOST WRECKED MY VEHICLE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE THE HEAT WAS SO INTENSE THAT I HAD TO LIFT BY BOTTOM OFF THE SEAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MILES PER HOUR. I TOOK MY VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN A HEATED SEAT GET THAT HOT BEFORE ON ANY VEHICLE TYPE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINED THAT THE CAUSE WAS A SHORT IN THE HEATER BUT A SHORT IS SUPPOSED TO AUTOMATICALLY TURN OF THE HEATER. THEY ESTIMATED THE HEATER GOT UP TO 140-150 DEGREES IN ORDER FOR IT TO BURN THE LEATHER SEAT. I CONTACTED CADILLAC TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SEAT AND THEY STATED THEY HAD NO RECALLS ON 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADES FOR THE HEATED SEATS. I SIMPLY REQUESTED FOR THEM TO COVER THE COST OF REPLACING THE SEAT BUT THEY STATED THAT MY WARRANTY AND CONTRACT DID NOT COVER THAT TYPE OF MALFUNCTION. NOW I AM AFRAID FOR ANY OF ALL THE OTHER HEATED SEATS (PASSENGER AND BACK SEATS) TO BE TURNED ON.
NHTSA complaint #10054304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jersey City, NJCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
THE DRIVER LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER, AND AIRBAGS THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES. PH *CB
NHTSA complaint #10029701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Dos Palos, CAFire
SEATS
My drivers side heated seat burned when initiated switch after a while. I felt extreme heat while driving and turned off seat heating switch. I did not take to dealer for further inspection. I seen on a forum someone else had the same issue
NHTSA complaint #11508119 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesYoungstown, OH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL STARTED TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURES TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V153000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). COLE VALLEY CADILLAC LOCATED AT (4111 ELM RD NE, WARREN, OH 44483) AND PRESTON CADILLAC LOCATED AT (3510 WILMINGTON RD, NEW CASTLE, PA 16105) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 167,000.
NHTSA complaint #11315817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 159,855 milesMurrieta, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL TANK BEGINS LEAKING WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #11151287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesHarrellsville, NC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,000.
NHTSA complaint #10923863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,000 milesAlbany, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ABS WOULD ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATE CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PULSATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
NHTSA complaint #10762855 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 117,840 milesCincinnati, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
BRAKE AND FUEL LINES CRITICALLY RUSTED. THIS IS NOT A SALT ONLY ISSUES. THIS IS A MATERIAL DEFECT THAT CADILLAC SHOULD BE FORCE TO RECALL THIS IS A POTENTIAL LIFE SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
NHTSA complaint #10534642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 117,840 milesCincinnati, OH
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE AND FUEL LINES CRITICALLY RUSTED. THIS IS NOT A SALT ONLY ISSUES. THIS IS A MATERIAL DEFECT THAT CADILLAC SHOULD BE FORCE TO RECALL THIS IS A POTENTIAL LIFE SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
NHTSA complaint #10534642 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesGreensboro, NC
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND WOULD THEN SLIP INTO NEUTRAL. THE GRINDING NOISE WOULD ALSO BE A RESULT OF THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SLIPPING INTO 2-WHEEL DRIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
NHTSA complaint #10449453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesWalnut Creek, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SMELLED GAS FUMES COMING FROM GAS TANK AREA. A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE GAS TANK AREA THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THIS MAY IGNITE CAUSING FIRE. WE SAW ON LINE THAT THERE WAS INDEED A RECALL OF THIS CAR MODEL FOR THE SAME ABOVE CITED REASON.
NHTSA complaint #10449828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesWalnut Creek, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SMELLED GAS FUMES COMING FROM GAS TANK AREA. A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE GAS TANK AREA THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THIS MAY IGNITE CAUSING FIRE. WE SAW ON LINE THAT THERE WAS INDEED A RECALL OF THIS CAR MODEL FOR THE SAME ABOVE CITED REASON.
NHTSA complaint #10449828 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,500 milesSeffner, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE TO ACCOMMODATE TRAFFIC, BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE; MY VEHICLE SLOWED A FEW MILES PER HOUR AND THEN RAPIDLY ACCELERATED, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I TRIED TO BRAKE AGAIN, BUT THE SAME THING HAPPENED! ONLY WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WAS I ABLE TO STOP! I HAVE READ A FEW OTHER SIMILAR REPORTS IN WHICH THE CAR WAS NOT EVEN USING CRUISE CONTROL AND AM NOW AFRAID OF GETTING INTO A "TOYOTA"-TYPE ACCIDENT EVEN IF I DO NOT USE THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHAT AM I TO DO??? PLEASE ADVISE...
NHTSA complaint #10426601 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAD 2000 YEAR MODEL ESCALADE SUV. FIVE YEARS AGO IT PRESENTED THE PROBLEM OF REAR COMPARTMENT AIR BLOWER NOT STOPPING ON TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. BATTERY WAS GETTING DRAINED. NO HELP FROM GM. I TOOK THE FUSE OFF FOR THE AIR BLOWER TO STOP BATTERY DRAIN. TWO YEARS LATER I PUT THE FUSE BACK TO CHECK IT . IT FUNCTIONED OK. IS IT ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION?
NHTSA complaint #10313432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 133,000 milesGoleta, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN OVERDRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE POWER STEERING AND/OR BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE EMC FUSE WAS ALSO BLOWN DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE COST OF OVER $900. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 133,000.
NHTSA complaint #10246140 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 133,000 milesGoleta, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN OVERDRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE POWER STEERING AND/OR BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE EMC FUSE WAS ALSO BLOWN DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE COST OF OVER $900. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 133,000.
NHTSA complaint #10246140 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,260 milesFullerton, CA
VISIBILITY
THE PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON MY 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE "EXPLODED" LEAVING GREEN GOO ALL ALONG THE SIDE OF THE CAR. THE MIRROR SHATTERED FROM THE FACE PLATE ASSEMBLY WHICH ITSELF POPPED OFF THE MIRROR COWLING, LEAVING IT DANGLING BY ITS THREE CONNECTOR WIRES. COST TO REPAIR: $500 FROM THE DEALER (NICHOLAS CHEVROLET, GARDEN GROVE, CA). THE PARTS PERSON TOLD ME "THIS THING HAPPENS A LOT ON ESCALADES."
NHTSA complaint #10221190 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,000 milesST Paris, OH
TIRES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR CONTINENTAL SPORTIVA (SIZE P265/70R16) TIRES BLEW OUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE WAS COMPLETELY SHREDDED. THE CONTACT DID NOT DRIVE OVER ANYTHING THAT COULD HAVE LED TO SUCH A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DAMAGED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 81,000.
NHTSA complaint #10196145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesRichprot, CT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE FLASHER DIMMED WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NEED TO BE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE LIGHTS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FLASHER LIGHT COMPONENT IS TIED IN TOGETHER, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FAILURE. THERE IS A UNIT THAT COULD BE TIED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE HE WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL. NO RECALLS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 68,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
NHTSA complaint #10192669 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,997 milesWest Point, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND CONNECTOR CORRODE, ABS LIGHT ON AND ABS BRAKING AT DIFFERENT TIMES. REPLACED SENSOR AND CONNECTOR. GM HAS A RECALL FOR PICK UPS FOR THIS SAME THING. NEEDS TO INCLUDE ESCALADE.
NHTSA complaint #10170277 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesSpringfield, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. VEHICLE LOSSES CONTROL AT LOW RATES OF SPEED WHEN BRAKING ON WET/SLICK SURFACES. RECENTLY HAS SPUN 360 DEGREES ON A LEFT HAND TURN IN WET WEATHER, TRAFFIC CONDITIONS WERE FAVORABLE AND NO DAMAGE OCCURRED .CONTINUAL PROBLEMS IN COLD WEATHER, BRAKES WILL FAIL WHEN SLOWING FOR STOP SIGNS/RED LIGHTS ,NO CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND IT SLIDES UNTIL IN LOSES MOMENTUM OR BRAKES KICK BACK IN. AGAIN HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE AND OTHER VEHICLES STEER CLEAR.
NHTSA complaint #10167661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesBoise, ID
TIRES
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND TURNING SHARPLY LEFT OR RIGHT THE FRONT TIRES RUBBED THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUTTER, THIS HAPPENED EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. UPON INSPECTION THE FRONT TIRE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE CORRECT SIZE. HOWEVER , REPLACING THE TIRE ROD ENDS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 06/05/2006. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10156354 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesBoise, ID
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND TURNING SHARPLY LEFT OR RIGHT THE FRONT TIRES RUBBED THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUTTER, THIS HAPPENED EITHER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. UPON INSPECTION THE FRONT TIRE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE CORRECT SIZE. HOWEVER , REPLACING THE TIRE ROD ENDS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 06/05/2006. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10156354 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,246 milesBrownsville, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GAS LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint #10152639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesSewickley, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING UNDER 10 MPH ON SLIPPERY OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN DECREASED STOPPING POWER. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE REPAIRS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10152222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Riverdale, GAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CLAYTON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE 1 RESPONDED TO A SERVICE CALL FOR A HEATED SEAT IN A CADILLAC ESCALADE THAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE OWNER STATED THAT SHE STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. SHE INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVER SEAT WAS BURNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE OWNER. CLAYTON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT DISCONNECTED THE POWER SOURCE TO THE SEAT. THE ONLY DAMAGE OBSERVED WAS TO THE WIRING UNDER THE SEAT, AND A BURN MARK ON THE LEATHER SEAT. AS A POINT OF REFERENCE OUR INCIDENT REPORT # IS: 06-0000373.
NHTSA complaint #10151590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,001 milesBrentwood, NY1 injured
SEATS
WHILE DRIVING I LEANED BACK ON THE SEAT AND THE LOWER LEFT FRONT OF SEAT PULLED UP ABRUPTLY, IT CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE AN ACCIDENT. WHEN I CHECKED OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED , THE SEAT TRACK THAT ATTACHES THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT TO THE GLIDE RAILS PULLED THROUGH THE BOLT AND SNAPPED OFF. I HAVE CONTACTED GM ABOUT REPLACEMENT , THEY SAID THEY WILL GET BACK TO ME . THE PART NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE.
NHTSA complaint #10134772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.