2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 198,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 198,900 miles.
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. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be restarted and the was towed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and where the contact was advised that the fuel pump was faulty. The dealer replaced the fuel pump but the repair did not remedy the issue. The vehicle continued to stall while driving and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer replaced the fuel pump six times but to no avail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10414768, filed 2011-07, 198,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209741Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 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…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2023 | 11 | 12% |
| 2022 | 9 | 16% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 14% |
| 2019 | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 50% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 9% |
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 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.
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