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2003 Cadillac Escalade

SUV or crossover · 4 trims · 5.3 L 8-cylinder, 6.0 L 8-cylinder 5 recalls

Typical repair costs

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
AWD 21.1 15.4 18.5 L/100 km
ESV AWD 20.8 15.1 18.3 L/100 km
Ext AWD 21.1 15.4 18.5 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Seats And Restraints Transport Canada 2005119 ·

    On certain vehicles, the 2nd row centre occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants. A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow unfavourable occupant k...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Other Transport Canada 2004102 ·

    On certain vehicles, the galvanized-braided-steel tailgate support cables used to support the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position can corrode over time and fracture when loads are applied to them. Tailgate support cable corrosion may not be visible because of the pla...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2004037 ·

    On certain vehicles, the relief valve o-ring seal within the brake hydro-boost module could fail. If this happens during braking applications, the driver may be able to hear an engine compartment noise similar to the sound that occurs when the steering wheel is turned to a full...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Visual System Transport Canada 2003294 ·

    Certain vehicles do not comply with either CMVSS 105, or CMVSS 135. The red brake warning indicator will not be illuminated while the ABS is modulating the front brakes. Correction: Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Label Transport Canada 2003063 ·

    On certain vehicles, the following statements were omitted from the SIR caution label: "Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front" for the vehicles without an air bag switch or "Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front unless air bag is off" for vehicles with an air...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 4 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Wheels: hub NHTSA (U.S.) 07E106000 ·

    CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETE...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Fuel system, gasoline NHTSA (U.S.) 06E043000 ·

    CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LI...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments NHTSA (U.S.) 03V037000 ·

    CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH FOUR WELDS ON THE REAR DOOR UPPER HINGE. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, ONE OR TWO OF THE WELDS MAY NOT BE TO SPEC...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables NHTSA (U.S.) 02V224000 ·

    CERTAIN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT A POWER STEERING BRACKET TO SECURE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE, ALLOWING THE CABLE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEERING SHAFT.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
SUV or crossover
Engines
5.3 L 8-cylinder, 6.0 L 8-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrains
RWD, AWD