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2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
5%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
70,528miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,528 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.

“Dt: the contact stated the ABS activated at less than 30 MPH. When applying the brakes there was a chattering sound coming from the brake pedal. This was on ongoing problem. The first occurrence happened in september 2004. The dealership removed the corrosion from the ABS sensors. The problem did not return until december 23, 2005. The circumstances were the same as before. The dealership cleaned the corrosion from the ABS sensors. The problem has not recurred. The water pump was replaced. Updated 01/19/06.”

NHTSA complaint #10146167, filed 2005-12, 70,528 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200215%

Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT

Brakes
10 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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