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2003 Cadillac Escalade Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Cadillac Escalade has 9 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade

Brakes
24
Electrical
24
Other
13
Steering
9
Engine
8
Airbags
6
Powertrain
4
Fuel System
4
Seats
4
Visibility
3
Wheels
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 25, 2019STEERING,PARKING BRAKE,SEAT BELTS,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND...
Mar 21, 2017STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING AREA, SMOKE ENTERED THE ...
Dec 25, 2006STEERINGSTEERING/CROSS BAR/AXEL- BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 10 + TIMES. CAR STEERING GOES OUT. CAR MAKES CRACKLIN...
Jun 10, 2006STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 TO...
Mar 10, 2006STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC EXT ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT NUME...
Jul 13, 2005STEERINGDT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE POWER STEERING PUM...
Apr 4, 2005STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN PROPERLY WHEN APPLIED. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTIO...
Jan 1, 2005STEERING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCHROME LINING OF WHEELS HAS BEEN PEELING FOR YEARS. WHEN FIRST APPEARED FACTORY REP FROM CADILLAC/GM...
Dec 21, 2002STEERINGCONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 10MPH ON FREEZING WEATHER (MOUNTAIN) HAS A ...

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