NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2002 Cadillac Escalade 2WD; the most frequently affected component is wheels — hub. Owners filed 149 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 25 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #14 for number of recalls.
Problem: Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between january 23, 2006, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. The inboard retention nut used to maintain hub bearing assembly can loosen resulting in an abs light indication, noise, and/or wheel separation.
Risk: Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on february 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E043000 · 19 May 2006
Problem: Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Risk: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Seats — Head restraintCampaign 02V253000 · 17 Sep 2002
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down.
Risk: If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification began november 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
What owners complain about
Share of the 31 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Service brakes13 · 42%
Electrical system10 · 32%
Seat belts3 · 10%
Suspension3 · 10%
Engine3 · 10%
Hydraulic2 · 6%
Wheels2 · 6%
Power train2 · 6%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Driving low speed and brake pedal went to the floor. No warning lights. Difficult to stop car. Selected lower gear and managed to stop car with what braking power remained. Had just gotten off freeway, could have been a serious accident. Brake fluid visible at rear of vehicle. Took car to gm dealer and they advised a…
While traveling 35 mph in traffic i incurred a loss of braking power. Upon closer inspection i noticed a brake line leak due to rust. Brake lines had rusted through causing a loss of brake fluid. *tr
The problem is in the anti-lock braking system. When the vehicle slows to under 15 mph. and you apply the brakes the brake pedal" kick back" occurs with loss of braking . Making the vehicle a hazard to drive. Now with repeated depression of the brake pedal the vehicle does stop. But, if you are approaching a stopped…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a rear end crash while driving 25 mph. As a result, the seat belts fractured and unlatched independently. The security warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.