Cadillac Escalade owners have reported 272 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (211 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Engine knocking on cold start up. Second time hearing this. Loud “rattling” noise emanating from exhaust tips on rear of vehicle. I experienced this once before and notified my dealer. Additionally, at that time, I had a loss of power while towing a very, very, light empty trailer. Read details...
The whole transmission kept jerking and finally went totally out. I only have 189,000 Read details...
The vehicle makes a lot a whining noises when driving and then louder whining noises and odd noises that sounds like grinding when you make turns when then transfer case is on auto mode. Dealership told me to put car in off mode unless the roads are in bad shape but the owners manual does not say Read details...
Vehicle has been to the dealer 5 times for transmission and torque converter issues related to harsh shifting, stuttering, slamming into gear and otherwise terrible shifting. The fluid has been flushed 4 times and nothing has solved the problems and they claim there is nothing wrong and charged me Read details...
Car, at times, fails to engage into drive, when at a stop. Also, while driving, car, at times, will not advance to the next gear upon acceleration. Also, while driving at constant speed, car shudders and cannot maintain the proper gear. Read details...