2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Escalade Esv. While driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to decelerate. The ABS and traction activity warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hydro-boost failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10766335, filed 2015-09, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Escalade Esv. When the contact drove in reverse and attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle made a loud noise. The contact's vehicle failed to stop and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the brake lines fractured due to excessive corrosion. The contact stated that the failure was directly related to NHTSA campaign number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. …”
NHTSA complaint #10626261, filed 2014-08, 86,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V045000Feb 4, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135…Covers: Cadillac Escalade ESV 2003–2004, Chevrolet Silverado 2003–2004, GMC Yukon 2003–2004 +10 more
Related service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 11 | 29% |
| 2016 | 1 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 4 | 29% |
| 2004 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology