2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 193,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 193,000 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 exhaust manifold bolts are broken and the muffler repair shop said this could lead to a major repair bill if the other bolts break taking the manifold off, it could lead to the EGR pipe braking and this is a substantial repair bill just replacing each exhaust manifold bolt as is, then, the repair shop wants me to buy new exhaust manifolds so they can warranty their work. This should be a recall issue or new exhaust manifolds & gasket w/upgraded bolts. Please help your loyal customer.”
NHTSA complaint #10631232, filed 2014-09, 193,000 miles“I am another unhappy GM vehicle owner due to a very common safety issue on their engines, the bolts on my exhaust manifold have broken, 3 in just one week, and im sure the others will break too in just a matter of time.. I think GM should do a recall on this issue, bcus it will not only look good on them but keep their future costumers happy.. If I do not get a recall on this , I will never ever again own another GM vehicle... Dodge here I come... My wife's vehicle is a dodge and has 3 times the kms as mine and has never had any major issue ... …”
NHTSA complaint #10561355, filed 2014-01“The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Escalade Ext. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10607158, filed 2014-06Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT
10 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission 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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