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2000 Cadillac Escalade Brakes Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
18%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
75,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Cadillac Escalade, 18% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Brake and fuel lines critically rusted. This is not a salt only issues. This is a material defect that Cadillac should be force to recall this is a potential life safety issue and should be taken very seriously.”

NHTSA complaint #10534642, filed 2013-08, 117,840 miles

“Antilock brakes do not function properly. Vehicle losses control at low rates of speed when braking on wet/slick surfaces. Recently has spun 360 degrees on a left hand turn in wet weather, traffic conditions were favorable and no damage occurred .continual problems in cold weather, brakes will fail when slowing for stop signs/red lights ,no control of vehicle and it slides until in loses momentum or brakes kick back in. Again have been fortunate and other vehicles steer clear.”

NHTSA complaint #10167661, filed 2006-09, 15,000 miles

“Wheel speed sensor and connector corrode, ABS light on and ABS braking at different times. Replaced sensor and connector. Gm has a recall for pick ups for this same thing. Needs to include Escalade.”

NHTSA complaint #10170277, filed 2006-10, 103,997 miles

“Dt: 2000 Cadillac escalate. The ABS will active at low speeds. The problem first started occurring in june 2004. This will happen at slow speeds, at 10 MPH and under. The brakes will allow the vehicle to drag furtther than necessary before stopping. The consume ttok n it to the dealership for this problem at least 6 times. Had the front brakes replaced twice, and bought four new tires. Tsb 02-05-25-006a wa sissue dfor the anti lock activation at low speeds. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, they told her that it was not under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10131384, filed 2005-08, 57,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2000 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the ABS would erroneously activate causing the brake pedal to pulsate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10762855, filed 2015-09, 71,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
2025210%
202436%
202354%
202211%
202123%
202017%
2018314%
2017918%
201633%
201599%
2012315%
201124%
201025%
200923%
200783%
2006421%
2005819%
20041928%
20032025%
20024741%
20001318%
1999821%

Other parts of the 2000 Cadillac Escalade

Fuel system
13 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 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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