Differential Unit Problems of Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac Escalade owners have reported 4 problems related to differential unit (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac Escalade based on all problems reported for the Escalade.

1 Differential Unit problem of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 01/16/2020

The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with the vehicle in 4wd, he heard an abnormal grinding sound. The contact shifted to awd and heard the grinding sound as well. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and the contact was informed that the front differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the front differential was defective and needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and agreed to pay a portion of the repair cost. The failure mileage was 62,830.

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2 Differential Unit problem of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 12/12/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear differential locked. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic who stated that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would speak to a dealer regarding the repair. The manufacturer had not made a decision. The failure mileage was 68,800.

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3 Differential Unit problem of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 01/18/2003

While driving the vehicle began to vibrate. Upon inspection at the dealer it was determined that the front wheel drive differential exploded.

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4 Differential Unit problem of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 12/01/2002

The brake pedal became stuck. The power steering was defective, the brake booster pump was defective as well, which also cracked and leaked fluid. The pump was replaced by the dealer. There was a strong vibration felt from all four wheels, in which the all wheel drive system had malfunctioned and caused the front differential to seize and explode. Scc.




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