Electrical System Related Problems of the 1999 Cadillac Escalade

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 1999 Cadillac Escalade.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Cadillac Escalade

Problem Category Number of Problems
Battery Dead problems
1
Electrical System problems
1
Ignition Module problems
1

Battery Dead problem #1

Due to design and mounting connection, battery is disconnecting, this problem has caused the battery to explode, on one occasion vehicle lost all power while driving, on another occasion this caused battery to not hold charges. Consumer states when returning from trips, the battery is dead the next day, in every instance the battery is dead because it no longer was able to have continuous connection to the cable.

Electrical System problem #2

While driving vehicle would stall unexpectedly which could cause a crash. Dealer replaced fuel pump. But problem was still occurring. Also, dealer said that consumer needed to replace electrical parts, as well.

Ignition Module problem #3

While driving along at 75 mph engine and transmission shut down without any kind of warning. This happened twice in the last two weeks. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Dealership replaced the ecm twice, but the problem continued . . Et.


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