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2002 Cadillac Escalade Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Cadillac Escalade has 11 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

Brakes
53
Other
13
Electrical
11
Powertrain
11
Suspension
9
Engine
9
Steering
7
Structure
6
Tires
5
Seats
5
Seat Belts
4
Airbags
4
Visibility
4
Lights
3
Speed Control
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 12, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN IDLING. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE CUT OFF AFTER A TWO-HOUR DRIVE WHEN DRIVE...
Feb 26, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE LIGHTER AREA. ...
Sep 16, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE ...
Mar 19, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WITH THE FOUR WHEEL...
Mar 1, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DROPPED A PENNY INTO THE ...
Jul 18, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED THERE WAS SMOKING COMING ...
Mar 1, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE I...
Mar 7, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE AND STATED THAT THE HIGH BEAM/ LOW BEAM HARNESS ON ...
Dec 9, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT. IGNITION SWITCH BROKE. AAA SENT LOCKSMITH. LOCKSMITH SAID HE HAS CHANGED APPR...
May 15, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIGNITION SWITCH: THE TRANSMISSION MAY GET STUCK IN THIRD GEAR AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY STOP WORK...
Feb 21, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE PASSENGER DOOR DID NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, DUE TO A FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *JB

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