1999 Cadillac Escalade Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Cadillac Escalade, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Fuel gauge was inadequate to the amount in the fuel tank. Vehicle has a 25 gallon tank, and would empty in 200 miles to a full tank. The sum pump (pulls the gas to the tank) broke completely and was lying at the of the tank. Dealer was notified. Please add more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8009246, filed 2002-05“While driving vehicle would stall unexpectedly which could cause a crash. Dealer replaced fuel pump. But problem was still occurring. Also, dealer said that consumer needed to replace electrical parts, as well.”
NHTSA complaint #860984, filed 2000-04Related recalls
- 00V153000Jun 7, 2000Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, equipped with a floor mounted rosen video entertainment center, fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 1999–2000
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 13% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 14 | 10% |
| 2022 | 7 | 8% |
| 2021 | 8 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 7 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 11% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 5 | 7% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 13 | 18% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Cadillac Escalade
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Cadillac Escalade
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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