1999 Cadillac Escalade Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,299miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Cadillac Escalade, 5% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,299 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.
“I think that something is very wrong with my front steering, I can't keep it going straight on the road. It keeps darting to the left and to the right.I have had it aligned two times in the last month. I think that Cadillac should do something about this problem before someone gets hurt or killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10819190, filed 2016-01, 135,598 miles“While turning the steering wheel it became loose then grabbed. The dealer states that the steering module needs to be replaced. Please provide additional information. 1999 Cadillac Escalade experiencing problems with steering. When making a turn steering wheel slips then grabs. This problem could lead to over-steering. Consumer contacted dealer and was informed that this was a common problem and that repairs would cost $200.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10048507, filed 2003-11, 109,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10113188Aug 12, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 8% |
| 2015 | 10 | 10% |
| 2014 | 2 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Cadillac Escalade
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeat belts
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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