Recalls ·2002 Cadillac Escalade Ext AWD

2002 Cadillac Escalade Ext AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Cadillac Escalade Ext AWD; the most frequently affected component is structure — hinge and attachments. Owners filed 149 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 8 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints149

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Recalls (1)

Structure — Hinge and attachmentsCampaign 04V129000 · 17 Mar 2004

Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.

Risk: Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.

What owners complain about

Share of the 7 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine3 · 43%
Service brakes3 · 43%
Air bags1 · 14%

When complaints were filed

20145
20152

From owner complaints

I was driving home. Out of no where my drivers side - side airbag deployed spontaniously. I began losing control of the vehicle because the noise was so loud, and starteling that i thought someone struck my drivers side. I am left side - hearing impaired, my whole left side went numb and began to ring piercingly. I…

Air bags · Jan 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

The exhaust manifold bolts are broken and the muffler repair shop said this could lead to a major repair bill if the other bolts break taking the manifold off, it could lead to the egr pipe braking and this is a substantial repair bill just replacing each exhaust manifold bolt as is, then, the repair shop wants me to…

Engine · Jun 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Slowing down for a red light, had my foot on the brake pedal. As the truck slowed down the abs system took over, causing the brake pedal to "pulsate". I didnt think the truck would stop so i swerved to the right in order to miss the vehicle in front of me that had already stopped. Luckily my truck stopped, but it was…

Service brakes · Jun 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade ext. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.

Engine · Jun 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20021
20032
20042
20051
20061
20114
20123
20133

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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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