Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac Escalade owners have reported 54 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Cadillac Escalade


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Cadillac Escalade

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

While driving my 2023 Cadillac Escalade (approx. 42,308 miles), the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power while accelerating on a busy highway. Engine power shut down without warning.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The adaptive cruise control radar sensor was found crack after being taken to the dealership for error code. ( their was no physical damage to the front bumper or the bottom of the bumper of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 20 mph, the transmission seized and the vehicle jerked. In addition, while the vehicle was in the park position, the rpms accelerated rapidly without warning and the vehicle accelerated rapidly.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that, on different occasions, the accelerator and brake pedals seized and failed to release when needed. The failure presented the risk of a potential crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

On 3 separate occasions over the past 10 years the accelerator has stuck and accelerated. Only standing on the brake gradually brought vehicle to a stop with engine still revving. This continued for about 15 minutes before it stopped and drove normal.   Read details...




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