2001 Cadillac Escalade Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escalade years
- Not enough data 28th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Cadillac Escalade. That ranks 28th out of 28 Escalade model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 83,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 83,200 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 110,573 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Cadillac Escalade recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Cadillac Escalade.
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.
Brake lines corrosion. Caused total brake failure. Luckily no other vehicles were present at stop light we ran. This is the most dangerous situation i've ever encountered.
Dt*: the contact stated after driving, the vehicle leaks gasoline at a slow rate. This happened every time the vehicle was shut off. Upon inspection under the hood, it was observed that the leak was near some wires. The vehicle leaked approximately 1/2 liter of gasoline before it was taken to a…
While driving right rear passenger seat caught on fire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The dealer replaced the seat. Consumer stated this incident happened three times earlier. *ak
Other Cadillac Escalade years
← 2000 Escalade · 2002 Escalade →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escalade | 36 | 3 |
| 2025 Escalade | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 Escalade | 52 | 2 |
| 2023 Escalade | 141 | 4 |
| 2022 Escalade | 85 | 4 |
| 2021 Escalade | 74 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Escalade | 71 | 1 |
| 1999 Escalade | 39 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Cadillac Escalade?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, seats, service brakes problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Cadillac Escalade?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.