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2002 Cadillac Escalade Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Cadillac Escalade has 11 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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 Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 14, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSIT GOES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE AND SLIPS NO POWER AT.JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOVE IT BUT AM VERY SAD I C...
Jan 25, 2012POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE CONTROL OR INSTRUMENT PANEL IS GOING HAYWIRE HAS BEEN FOR SOME TIME AND THE DISPLAY OF THE ODOME...
Aug 15, 2011POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEH...
Jun 10, 2007POWER TRAINMY 2002 CADILLIAC ESCALADE HAS HAD A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE BODY AND POWER TRAIN FOR TWO ...
Oct 13, 2006POWER TRAINALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE DEFECTIVE. WHEELS LOCK AND "HOBBLE" IN LOW SPEED TURNS. *NM
Apr 28, 2006POWER TRAINALL WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE DEFECTIVE. WHEELS LOCK AND "HOBBLE" IN LOW SPEED TURNS. *JB
May 10, 2005POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTPARKED VEHICLE IN STORE PARKING LOT TO SHOP , WHEN I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE ...
Jan 18, 2003POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. UPON INSPECTION AT THE DEALER IT WAS DETERMINED THAT TH...
May 8, 2002POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION BURNED UP, AND WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE INTO ANY GEAR, IT WILL CONTINUE TO MO...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINTHE DRIVE SHAFT FAILED CAUSING THE WHEEL FELL OFF DAMAGING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITION...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATSWHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. *YH THE DOOR(S) LOCKED ON THEIR O...

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