Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

I am another unhappy gm vehicle owner due to a very common safety issue on their engines, the bolts on my exhaust manifold have broken, 3 in just one week, and im sure the others will break too in just a matter of time. . I think gm should do a recall on this issue, bcus it will not only look good on them but keep their future costumers happy. . If I do not get a recall on this , I will never ever again own another gm vehicle. . . Dodge here I come. . . My wife's vehicle is a Dodge and has 3 times the kms as mine and has never had any major issue . . . Own up gm and makes us proud again to own a gm vehicle. . .

Upon the recent development of a loud "ticking" noise when starting my 2002 Escalade 6. 0 awd, I immediately brought the truck into my local shop for diagnostics. A quick inspection found missing and rusted exhaust manifold bolts on the driver side of my engine, causing an exhaust leak. This leak creates not only a dangerous co2 leak within the engine compartment (which also can be drawn into the cabin's hvac system), but it also raises environmental concerns, as the leaking exhaust is not being properly treated via the vehicle's catalytic converter. My passenger side manifold also has rusted bolts and is very close to having the same issue as the driver side. My truck is impeccably maintained, with all the applicable service records. This issue is well documented across the internet, with owners of 1999-2006 escaldes, tahoes, suburbans, yukon/xls, silverados and sierras. I strongly urge the NHTSA to launch an investigation into the issues surrounding the massive failure of manifolds and manifold bolts on 1999-2006 gm full size SUV and pickup trucks. A quick search online should provide more than enough compelling evidence to begin an investigation. I'll be happy to personally provide whatever assistance I can to help encourage your decision.