2000 Cadillac ESCALADE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
71 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
80,943 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 71 complaints (11.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 18 | 25.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 14.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 7.0% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 7.0% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 4.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 8; Air Bags: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Tires: 3; Electrical System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 45 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2000: 9; 2001: 18; 2002: 7; 2003: 9; 2004: 4; 2005: 4; 2006: 6; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10131384 · 2005-08-03 (August 3, 2005)
DT: 2000 CADILLAC ESCALATE. THE ABS WILL ACTIVE AT LOW SPEEDS. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED OCCURRING IN JUNE 2004. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT SLOW SPEEDS, AT 10 MPH AND UNDER. THE BRAKES WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO DRAG FURTTHER THAN NECESSARY BEFORE STOPPING. THE CONSUME TTOK N IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM AT LEAST 6 TIMES. HAD THE FRONT BRAKES REPLACED TWICE, AND BOUGHT FOUR NEW TIRES. TSB 02-05-25-006A WA SISSUE DFOR THE ANTI LOCK ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, THEY TOLD HER THAT IT WAS NOT UNDER W…
Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10131384 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10152222 · 2006-03-08 (March 8, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING UNDER 10 MPH ON SLIPPERY OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN DECREASED STOPPING POWER. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE REPAIRS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10152222 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010601 · 2003-03-17 (March 17, 2003)
FUEL TANK LEAKS, HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, I STARTED COMPLAINING AFTER THE FIRST MONTH AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WOULD LEAK OVER 1/2 GALLON OF FUEL. GM AND DEALERSHIP KEEP MAKING EXCUSES OF THE PROBLEM AND THE ODOR. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN OVER 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS FOR THE ODOR AND LEAKING FUEL. THIS HAS TAKEN ME AWAY FROM WORK AND NUMEROUS HOURS IN SCHEDULING FOR REPAIRS. I AM CONSTANTLY WORRIED ABOUT MY SAFETY IN THIS VEHICLE. I AM CURRENTLY IN A LAW SUIT WITH GM. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010601 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054657 · 2004-01-22 (January 22, 2004)
2000 ESCALADE SUV FUEL PUMP-THREE WIRES INSIDE BURNING AND MELTING TOGETHER-MY MECHANIC SHOP HAS PART AND OTHER ONES THAT HE HAS REPLACED-WE FEEL THAT ONE DAY THERE WILL BE AN EXPLOSION IN FUEL TANK-SPOKE WITH ONE OF YOUR INVESTAGATORS A FRANK BARRIS WHO TOLD ME TO REPORT THIS.
Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10151590 · 2006-03-02 (March 2, 2006)
CLAYTON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE 1 RESPONDED TO A SERVICE CALL FOR A HEATED SEAT IN A CADILLAC ESCALADE THAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE OWNER STATED THAT SHE STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER SEAT. SHE INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVER SEAT WAS BURNING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE OWNER. CLAYTON COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT DISCONNECTED THE POWER SOURCE TO THE SEAT. THE ONLY DAMAGE OBSERVED WAS TO THE WIRING UNDER THE SEAT, AND A BURN MARK ON THE LEATHER SEAT. AS A POINT OF REFERENCE OUR INCIDENT REPORT # IS: 06-000037…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10151590 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10313432 · 2010-02-23 (February 23, 2010)
I HAD 2000 YEAR MODEL ESCALADE SUV. FIVE YEARS AGO IT PRESENTED THE PROBLEM OF REAR COMPARTMENT AIR BLOWER NOT STOPPING ON TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. BATTERY WAS GETTING DRAINED. NO HELP FROM GM. I TOOK THE FUSE OFF FOR THE AIR BLOWER TO STOP BATTERY DRAIN. TWO YEARS LATER I PUT THE FUSE BACK TO CHECK IT . IT FUNCTIONED OK. IS IT ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10313432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020510 · 2003-05-23 (May 23, 2003)
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH THE STEERING WENT OUT AND LIGHTS WERE FLICKING ON AND OFF ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS INCIDENT HAPPEN MORE THAN ONCE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020510 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10192669 · 2007-06-07 (June 7, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE FLASHER DIMMED WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NEED TO BE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE LIGHTS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FLASHER LIGHT COMPONENT IS TIED IN TOGETHER, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FAILURE. THERE IS A UNIT THAT COULD BE TIED INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE HE WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL. NO RECALLS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MI…
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192669 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10246140 · 2008-10-20 (October 20, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN OVERDRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE POWER STEERING AND/OR BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE EMC FUSE WAS ALSO BLOWN DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE AT THE COST OF OVER $900. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT ASSIST DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY. TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 133,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10246140 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 876868 · 2000-12-21 (December 21, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO STALLING AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. SINCE VEHICLE STALLED, DEALER HAS REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 876868 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 860110 · 2000-04-11 (April 11, 2000)
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED TRIED TO MOVE IN REVERSE, BUT THERE WAS NO POWER AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, TECHNICIAN REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 860110 at NHTSA ↗