Cadillac Escalade EXT 1500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Cadillac Escalade EXT 1500, across 4 model years (2002–2007). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Cadillac Escalade EXT 1500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Escalade EXT 1500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Escalade EXT 1500: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Escalade EXT 1500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2004 Escalade EXT 1500: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Cadillac Escalade EXT 1500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Cadillac Escalade EXT 1500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Escalade EXT 1500 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2004 Escalade EXT 1500 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Escalade EXT 1500 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2002 Escalade EXT 1500 | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac Escalade EXT 1500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (2), 2007 (1), 2004 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Cadillac Escalade EXT 1500?
Air Bags, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade EXT 1500 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.