Power Train Problems of Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac Escalade owners have reported 205 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 (144 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.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Cadillac Escalade

The Power Train problem

While driving there was a loud noise and car started shaking and continued making clunking sounds. Had to pull over. Vehicle is not drivable. Had it towed to the dealership, they are saying the ther is an issue with a rod and engine is blown and needs a new engine.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The whole transmission kept jerking and finally went totally out. I only have 189,000   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

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...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

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...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

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...




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