Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Cadillac Escalade has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2014 | ENGINE | BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ON ENGINE FOUND AT UNDER 100K MILES. CREATES SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. |
| Jul 24, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICL... |
| Jul 15, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE 6.0L ENGINE, EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN EXHAUST LEAK HTTP://YOUTU.BE/0YG... |
| Jun 8, 2011 | ENGINE | FOUND HALF OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN AND CANNOT GET INSPECTED NOW. *TR |
| Jul 31, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | BOLTS ENDED UP COMING OUT OF MANIFOLD ON THEIR OWN THROUGH TIME. *TR |
| Jan 1, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MANIFOLD STUDS ON DRIVER SIDE ARE BROKE!!! 03 ESCALADE 6.0. *TR |
| May 12, 2009 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE VEH... |
| Oct 10, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON THE HWY, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKE LO... |