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2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 17, 200404V129000 | Structure: body tailgateANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V129000
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Owner complaints by component145
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 54 | 37 |
| Hydraulic | 34 | 23 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 13 |
| Power train | 12 | 8 |
| Suspension | 9 | 6 |
| Structure | 8 | 6 |
| Steering | 8 | 6 |
| Engine | 6 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 4 |
| Tires | 6 | 4 |
| Parking brake | 6 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control | 6 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 4 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility | 5 | 3 |
13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. There was no warning light illuminated.”
- Service brakes
“Purchased this vehicle from a friend who was inherited from his father’s estate. He hadn’t driven the vehicle for sometime. When meeting up at the DMV to transfer ownership he noticed that the brakes were spongy.”
- Service brakes
“The problem is in the anti-lock braking system. When the vehicle slows to under 15 mph. and you apply the brakes the brake pedal" kick back" occurs with loss of braking . Making the vehicle a hazard to drive.”
Other Cadillac Escalade EXT model years
- 20051 recall5 complaints
- 20042 recalls12 complaints
- 20032 recalls16 complaints
- 20021 recall24 complaints
All years: 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002
Other Cadillac models
- 2002 Escalade1 recall115 complaints
- 2002 DeVille5 recalls176 complaints
- 2002 Seville2 recalls45 complaints
- 2002 Eldorado0 recalls10 complaints
- 2004 SRX7 recalls216 complaints
- 2003 CTS4 recalls313 complaints
- 2003 Escalade ESV1 recall12 complaints
- 2006 DTS4 recalls255 complaints
- 2013 ATS6 recalls160 complaints
- 2017 XT51 recall124 complaints
- 2001 STS0 recalls12 complaints
- 2013 XTS5 recalls103 complaints
2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The most recent, 04V129000 (reported March 17, 2004), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 54 complaints out of 145 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
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