2003 Cadillac Escalade Esv AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade Esv AWD; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic. Owners filed 96 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints96

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulicCampaign 04V045000 · 04 Feb 2004

Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.

Risk: Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.

Remedy: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

What owners complain about

Share of the 5 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes3 · 60%

Engine2 · 40%

Electrical system1 · 20%

Hydraulic1 · 20%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade esv. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, all the gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster suddenly failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster had failed but the part needed was unknown. The…
Electrical system · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade esv. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a ticking sound coming from the engine. The check engine light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where a diagnostic revealed that the exhaust manifold bolts had…
Engine · Jan 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade esv. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to decelerate. The abs and traction activity warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the…
Service brakes · Sep 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade esv. When the contact drove in reverse and attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle made a loud noise. The contact's vehicle failed to stop and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake lines…
Service brakes · Aug 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

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.

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