2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escalade EXT years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT. That is the most of any Escalade EXT model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints, 23%), typically at around 64,927 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 23% | 64,927 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 18% | 141,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 14% | 193,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 36,429 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 5% | 82,111 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 70,528 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 5% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.
Risk: Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.
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
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Slowing down for a red light, had my foot on the brake pedal. As the truck slowed down the abs system took over, causing the brake pedal to "pulsate". I didnt think the truck would stop so i swerved to the right in order to miss the vehicle in front of me that had already stopped. Luckily my truck…
Another vehicle ran stop sign, i had to step hard on brake pedal to avoid an accident. Shortly after i noticed the brake pedal getting closer to "bottoming out" each time i applied the brakes. Upon arriving home i found, on the left side undercarriage below the back seat, fluid dripping and…
I was driving home. Out of no where my drivers side - side airbag deployed spontaniously. I began losing control of the vehicle because the noise was so loud, and starteling that i thought someone struck my drivers side. I am left side - hearing impaired, my whole left side went numb and began to…
The exhaust manifold bolts are broken and the muffler repair shop said this could lead to a major repair bill if the other bolts break taking the manifold off, it could lead to the egr pipe braking and this is a substantial repair bill just replacing each exhaust manifold bolt as is, then, the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade ext. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.
Other Cadillac Escalade EXT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Escalade EXT | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 Escalade EXT | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 Escalade EXT | 3 | 4 |
| 2010 Escalade EXT | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 Escalade EXT | 3 | 5 |
| 2008 Escalade EXT | 14 | 4 |
| 2007 Escalade EXT | 16 | 5 |
| 2006 Escalade EXT | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Escalade EXT | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 Escalade EXT | 11 | 2 |
| 2003 Escalade EXT | 15 | 2 |
| 2002 | 22 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escalade EXT model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.