Electrical System Problems of Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac Escalade owners have reported 322 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (239 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Cadillac Escalade

The Electrical System problem

Unknown. Weather related - rain water incoming on floor board under steering column. Effecting electronics and vehicle driving safety. Vehicle has propulsion control issues as a cause.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade ext. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Initially my fuel gauge stopped working. I assumed it failed and was going to have it replaced. The following day when I started the car the engine light came on, and I thought it might have something to do with the fuel gauge issue.   Read details...

The Battery problem

The battery in my Escalade had been dying on me for a while. One day, my gauges all stayed stuck as if I was driving on the freeway. I drove it for a while until I was tired of jump-starting it almost everyday and I finally replaced the battery. The gauges all stayed the same.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving the key could be removed from the ignition switch. The contact was concerned for their safety. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.   Read details...




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