2002 Cadillac Cadillac Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cadillac Truck years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Cadillac Cadillac Truck. That is the most of any Cadillac Truck model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 122,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Cadillac Cadillac Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 50% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Cadillac Cadillac Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Cadillac Cadillac Truck.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Tailgate cable breakage (EA04005) — opened Feb 19, 2004, closed Sep 28, 2004, led to recall 04E067000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2002 escalade, 6.0l, 120,000 miles. 2 broken exhaust manifold bolts creating an exhaust leak, check engine light on and will not pass smog in california. Big emissions problem. Have not corrected failure yet. Wanting to see if gm will recall. *tr
I have a 2002 cadillac ext pickup truck. Similar to the chevy avalanche. While driving on a hiwhyway i hit a small pothole. My tailgate popped open and both cables that prevent the tailgate form lowering to far ,broke and the taigate fell off the truck while traveling 55 mph. I was umaware that i…
Other Cadillac Cadillac Truck years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Cadillac Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac Cadillac Truck?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Cadillac Cadillac Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Cadillac Cadillac Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cadillac Truck model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.