Service Brakes Problems of Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac Escalade owners have reported 204 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (89 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (27 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Cadillac Escalade

The Service Brakes problem

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, while driving northbound on the palisades parkway at approximately 11:30 pm, the vehicle suddenly lost all propulsion without any prior warning. I was traveling around 45– 50 mph when the dashboard lights began flashing, and the vehicle shut down completely in   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

I had a badly corroded brake line rupnture and nearly wrecked. I took it to the dealership and after 2 days they say they won't fix it. They say they are not familiar with lines routed through the frame, or between frame and body. They recommend a full body removal and they refused.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

The vehicle would exhibit an abnormal humming. In addition, the contact stated that there was an unusual increase in braking distance and time. The vehicle would sporadically slide to a stop when applying the brakes. (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock)   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The brake pedal was pumped extensively to coast the vehicle off the road.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade ext. While operating the vehicle, the service parking assist and service traction control sensor indicators remained illuminated. In addition, the front driver side door knob fractured. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...




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