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2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls2
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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| Feb 4, 200404V045000 | Service brakes, hydraulicCONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V045000
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Owner complaints by component100
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 27 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 26 |
| Hydraulic | 15 | 15 |
| Steering | 8 | 8 |
| Air bags | 6 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 6 | 6 |
| Power train | 5 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 5 |
| Engine | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 4 |
| Structure | 4 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
12 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
- Power train
“All of a sudden 3rd and 4th gears became useless causing a rapid deacceleration of the vehicle and posing the possibility of being rear ended with end result of massive damage to vehicle and serious injury to occupants”
- Visibility
“The sunroof on my vehicle flew off on the highway while it was in the "closed" position. There was NO personal injury nor damage to any persons or vehicles.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact stated that the air bag light was illuminated.”
Other Cadillac Escalade EXT model years
- 20075 recalls17 complaints
- 20051 recall5 complaints
- 20042 recalls12 complaints
- 20032 recalls16 complaints
- 20021 recall24 complaints
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- 2006 DTS4 recalls255 complaints
- 2013 ATS6 recalls160 complaints
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- 2013 XTS5 recalls103 complaints
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2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 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 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 27 complaints out of 100 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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