1999 Cadillac Escalade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escalade years
- Fewer complaints than other years 17th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Cadillac Escalade. That ranks 17th out of 28 Escalade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 15%), typically at around 120,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 39owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Cadillac Escalade 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 | 6 | 15% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 13% | 155,409 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 122,299 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 146,615 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 3% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Cadillac Escalade recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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.
Fix: If the entertainment center is installed on the right-hand side (passenger side), no correction is required. If the entertainment center is installed on the left-hand side (driver side), the dealer will remove and reinstall the entertainment center with a revised attachment bracket. The dealer will also inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel return line.
Seat belts:front:webbing
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements.
Fix: Dealers will install a tray insert on the top of the passenger side of the instrument panel. The tray insert corrects the noncompliance.
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.
- Throttle sticking closed (EA02015) — opened Aug 1, 2002, closed Jan 12, 2004.
- Throttle sticking (PE02021) — opened Feb 11, 2002, closed Aug 1, 2002.
- Seat belt anchorage separation (EA01018) — opened Dec 20, 2001, closed Dec 9, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I think that something is very wrong with my front steering, i can't keep it going straight on the road. It keeps darting to the left and to the right.i have had it aligned two times in the last month. I think that cadillac should do something about this problem before someone gets hurt or killed.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that while parked, another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle causing the front driver seat to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
The first two occasions of speed control failure occurred today. While traveling with the speed control set to about 65mph, the control failed to disengage when the brake was applied the first time. Upon braking a second time, it did disengage. Shortly afterwards, the control was set to about 55mph…
I have 1999 cadillac escalade with abs activation at low speeds, this is due to corrosion build-up between the abs sensor and wheel hub housing. Gm replaced many of these at no cost to the customers in canada. Well i live in minnesota, with salted roads. I have the same problem. Went to the dealer…
I own a 1999 cadillac escalade. It has 110,000 approximate miles. For the last few hundred miles, i've had trouble with stopping at a low rate of speed. Nearly running into my garage, and other vehicles in front of me. The abs light comes on intermittingly, then goes off. I've been told by friends/…
Other Cadillac Escalade years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escalade | 37 | 3 |
| 2025 Escalade | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 Escalade | 52 | 2 |
| 2023 Escalade | 142 | 4 |
| 2022 Escalade | 85 | 4 |
| 2021 Escalade | 76 | 9 |
| 2020 Escalade | 14 | 2 |
| 2019 Escalade | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 Escalade | 21 | 1 |
| 2017 Escalade | 51 | 2 |
| 2016 Escalade | 89 | 4 |
| 2015 Escalade | 98 | 9 |
| 2014 Escalade | 20 | 2 |
| 2013 Escalade | 19 | 4 |
| 2012 Escalade | 20 | 3 |
| 2011 Escalade | 49 | 6 |
| 2010 Escalade | 38 | 3 |
| 2009 Escalade | 58 | 5 |
| 2008 Escalade | 136 | 4 |
| 2007 Escalade | 230 | 4 |
| 2006 Escalade | 19 | 2 |
| 2005 Escalade | 43 | 2 |
| 2004 Escalade | 69 | 2 |
| 2003 Escalade | 81 | 4 |
| 2002 Escalade | 115 | 1 |
| 2001 Escalade | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Escalade | 71 | 1 |
| 1999 | 39 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Cadillac Escalade?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, seats problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Cadillac Escalade?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Cadillac Escalade a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escalade model years, the 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.