Suspension Problems of Cadillac Escalade - part 2

Cadillac Escalade owners have reported 58 problems related to suspension (under the suspension 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.

36 Suspension problem of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 10/31/2018

This vehicle is about to shake me out of it. The sun roof even shakes at all speeds and at all time. A $50. 000. 00 piece of junk. I'm embarrassed to let someone ride with me. It's unsafe!!!.

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37 Suspension problem of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 10/05/2018

Shudder / vibration between 45 - 65 mph. Cause was torque converter. 85 - 90% of vibration was mitigated. Continue to have steady vibrations 65 -70mph and above. Dealer also installed new tires / wheels and I have had a road force balance.

38 Suspension problem of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 09/17/2018

Bought this vehicle from a dealer and cannot get it inspected due to the issues with the abs and steering sensors. Replaced abs module and am still having trouble with it. The dealer would not do anything to resolve any of these issues because I bought it as is and they refused to give me any kind of warranty and had me sign an affidavit stating so. When I left the dealership I had to fuel up and hit the brakes and could barely get it stopped. Found a lot of bad brake lines and the abs light came on.

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39 Suspension problem of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 06/05/2018

2015 kind of like asking late 8 speed transmission problems shuddering shaking need a new transmission took it to the dealership 12 times they did several transmission flushes did not fix the problem.

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40 Suspension problem of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 07/30/2017

The engine mount has been replaced three times and keeps braking, I can't afford to keep paying to replace it every six months, my mechanic says its been misdesigned, because the engine is too strong, he also said that it is a common problem for all of the vehicles with that size engine, my concern is, what is going to happen if I don't replace it anymore and it completely brakes? should this happens when I'm trying to cross a road with lots of traffic and I need to speed, I will be stranded in the middle of the road and be hit by another car? also, another concern is that my transmission is going to get damaged, ever time I take off, I can feel how hard it hits the engine due to the movement allowed by the broken engine mount.

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41 Suspension problem of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 03/24/2017

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42 Suspension problem of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 02/16/2017

There was a symbol showing on the dashboard about the airbag. Also a symbol to check the suspension of the vehicle and the steps wont come out no more of the doors.

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43 Suspension problem of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 10/01/2016

I purchased a new vehicle a little over a year ago, picked it up at 4pm, on my drive home I noticed a vibration when driving at speeds from 35 miles per hour plus. The vibration increases with speed. I brought it back to the dealer the next morning on Saturday at 8am. I was asked to drop it off during the week, which I did. They replaced 4 tires. This did not correct the problem. I brought it back again a few weeks later, two tires were replaced a second time. I still had the same problem. I brought it back again, the 3rd time they replaced on tire. It did not correct the vibration. I now have my vehicle in for service again, they replaced the drive shaft. I just received an email from the service manager informing me the drive shaft replacement did not correct the problem.

44 Suspension problem of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 05/06/2016

Vehicle exhibits a constant vibration at speeds between 35 mph and 75 mph. Vibration is not road related, it is a constant, steady vibration regardless of road conditions, best described as if the vehicle was driving over corduroy. There is also a steady "buffeting" noise coming from the cabin of the vehicle at speeds between 55 mph and 70mph. Vehicle was brought to independent tire shop (by me) to have wheels and tires road force balanced. Report was provided, all in spec and vibration is still present. Currently, there is a "open ticket" on the vehicle at the Cadillac dealership awaiting a "gm engineer" to verify the vibration. As a result, I do not have a copy of the latest invoice verifying the service visit. The vehicle currently has 2000 miles on it, the vibrations were present sine new and seem to be getting worse.

45 Suspension problem of the 2008 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 04/02/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing within less than thirty days of owning the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop concerning the electronic struts and the contact was unable to get a definite diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 101,093.

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46 Suspension problem of the 2016 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 02/02/2016

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate as the speed increased. The vehicle was taken to be repaired but the dealer could not remedy the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.

47 Suspension problem of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 11/13/2015

My 2015 Cadillac Escalade has been in the shop for 130+ days in the first calendar year for defective brakes, transmission, suspension, electrical, and hvac. I have contacted gm and they don't want to repurchase the vehicle. The vehicle is constantly in the shop for problems and it is not a vehicle that should be operated on public roadways. The transmission has been replaced once before due to defects in design and build quality. The transmission how causes the car to take off in 4th gear rather than in 1st gear which means the car feels as if there is no power to propel the vehicle. The transmission slips and feels as if it is broken. I have taken it to the dealer at least 5 times and gm now does not want to replace the transmission even though the dealer has verified the concern and documented it. I feel that gm is not doing enough to ensure safe vehicles are on the road. This transmission issue is going to cause an accident one day. I have already put gm on notice all the way up to the executive level and they don't want to do anything about it. I feel that NHTSA should investigate the issues that plague 2015 full size gm SUV owners. There are a lot of us out there according to my research.

48 Suspension problem of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 05/19/2015

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 65 mph and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes became inoperable and the traction control light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

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49 Suspension problem of the 2010 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 11/13/2013

- takata recall. . . Still awaiting replacement!!! - shocks went out while driving on the highway. Took vehicle to local dealership and was told that my warranty had expired so I was charged for the repairs when in fact my warranty was still in effect.

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50 Suspension problem of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 06/15/2012

Suspension and anti lock brakes the problem start in 2012 and they could not fix it for over 4 years, I tried two Cadillac dealer and the last dealer contact the engineering , after all gm engineering told me it unfixable.

51 Suspension problem of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 09/14/2011

My service airbag came on out of the blue as I was driving, than earlier this year my airride control went out air compressor and shocks , in Feb my rear bolts on the drive shaft were loose leaking fluid , my rear seat belt is malfunctioning for my son 8 years get stuck, my air conditioning is hot on one side and cold on the other Cadillac changed out a module three months later. It still does the same thing but I won't take it back because that's when all the other stuff starting happening rear bolts lose lost massive fluid then the air ride went out air compressor and shocks. When we opened the air compressor up it was rusted as if it had not worked in years so I truly believe that sewelle Cadillac damaged my SUV everything but the air on one side was getting hot not to mention they had my truck for over 7hrs as I waited in the lobby last year lost my one of my hubs the interior paint is peeling off the video player went out in 2007 . My vehicle stays on when the doors are open and the key is off and out of the ignition the inside light switch comes on sometimes and this truck is almost paid but its a lot of money for all these things to go wrong. There is a lot more.

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52 Suspension problem of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 07/13/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Escalade ext. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 mph, the rear shocks snapped without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear suspension system needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.

53 Suspension problem of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 02/10/2010

When I got the my SUV from the dealership 8years ago 1 year later the light stayability services system came on and no one can find the problem at all traction control not working suspension power not working.

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54 Suspension problem of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 08/23/2004

While driving vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic stated that a problem existed, but solution had not been determined at this time.

55 Suspension problem of the 2003 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 09/15/2003

Going up a 20% grade on a 90 degree turn at less than 15 miles an hour, vehicle looses all control. It takes 5-10 seconds to recover and sometimes slides back down the hill. Dealer has attempted four repairs with test drives after each repair. Dealer has notified gm of safety hazard. Gm rep. Is aware of other Escalades with same problem and refuses to admit it as a safety issue. Says engineers are working to release a new software program soon and not to drive vehicle unless disengaging stabilization system every time vehicle is driven.

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56 Suspension problem of the 1999 Cadillac Escalade

Failure Date: 04/27/2003

Consumer states that when breaking the vehicle will shimmy heavily and it will be hard for the consumer to control. Dealer notified.

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57 Suspension problem of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

While driving, the vehicle drifted to the left of the highway.

58 Suspension problem of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

While driving, the vehicle continuously pulled to the left.



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