2000 Cadillac Escalade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escalade years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac Escalade. That ranks 10th out of 28 Escalade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints, 15%), typically at around 68,500 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 71owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 11 | 15% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 13% | 99,123 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 10% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 10% | 133,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 50,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 7% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 6% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4% | 159,855 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | 96,001 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 94,420 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 83,260 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 150 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Cadillac Escalade recalls (1)
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
Fuel tank begins leaking when starting up vehicle
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…
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…
Other Cadillac Escalade years
← 1999 Escalade · 2001 Escalade →
| 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 | 71 | 1 |
| 1999 Escalade | 39 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Escalade?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Cadillac Escalade?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.