2003 Cadillac Escalade Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Cadillac Escalade problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
See what people are saying about 2003 Cadillac Escalade problems
More about the
Cadillac Escalade
2003 Cadillac Escalades for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Cadillac Escalade problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2003 Cadillac Escalade problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2003 Cadillac Escalade problems and repair histories that follow it.
Cadillac Escalade Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Cadillac Escalade | 38 Escalades, 9.6 months of data per Escalade, average 129500 miles 82 |
Fewest Trips
Most Trips
|
see reported repairs |
Non-members can see only ten 2003 Cadillac Escalade problems and repair histories. Log in or join us to see them all.
Repair costs are in local units.
2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV, ext.
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 4695 | Front differential failed had to be replaced out of warranty by 2,000 miles | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Climate control not working correctly. Constantly clicking. Replaced under the extended warranty we purchased due to earlier problems | |
2003 Cadillac Escalade 4dr SUV
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Cadillac Escalade in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 45 | Replaced intermediate steering shaft, I'm an ASE Certified Master tech. Typical clunking in GMT 800 series trucks when turning wheel. I used a Dorman product instead of GM because it's cheaper in price and better made with never a comeback | |
| Sep | 2010 | 788 | Goodyear Wrangler tire developed vibration in front end at low and highway speed, getting worse and causing the vehicle to pull to one side. Upon inspection found broken belt in one tire. Replaced all 4 with Michelins | |
| Jul | 2012 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac Escalade in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 53000 | 3139 | Side Bearing on the front differential were bad. Car was making a speed-sensitive "rumble or roar" on local street and highway. Required replacement of inner differential bearings. Dlr advised that neoprene gaskets on the intake manifold had failed and were causing check engine light. Need to replace the gaskets to seal the intake manifold. Vehicle A/C would blow warm when stopped at light on in traffic. Dlr advised is was because the A/C fan clutch was weak and was disengaging the fan so no airflow over A/C coil. High-pitch "whistle" coming from engine compartment turned out to be bad bearing in the alternator. Dlr advised needed to be replaced. |
| Cadillac Escalade in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 158300 | 200 | Whining noise Rattling noise.catalytic converter. |
| Sep | 2012 | 160000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac Escalade in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 72000 | 212 | repair transfer case |
| Mar | 2012 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 98000 | 90 | Check engine light came on. Code P0161 O2 sensor heater malfunction Sensor 2 bank 2. Replaced the O2 sensor after the catalytic on the passenger side. Cleared the code. Check engine has been off for over a week. |
Expert 2003 Cadillac Escalade Repair Advice
Non-members can see only ten 2003 Cadillac Escalade problems and repair histories. Log in or join us to see them all.
What People Are Saying about Problems with the 2003 Cadillac Escalade
blog comments powered by Disqus
