2000 Cadillac Escalade Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 18%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Cadillac Escalade, 18% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 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.
“Smelled gas fumes coming from gas tank area. A mechanic told me that there is a leak in the gas tank area that needs to be replaced as soon as possible as this may ignite causing fire. We saw on line that there was indeed a recall of this car model for the same above cited reason.”
NHTSA complaint #10449828, filed 2012-02, 115,000 miles“My 2000 Escalade started having a strong gas smell from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle has never been in an accident. The result was the vehicle had a cracked gas tank on the top. This vehicle has been garage keep for the past 2 years that I have had the vehicle with an electric hot water heater right beside the vehicle. The fumes could have exploded while driving or just sitting in our garage. Has this happened to others?”
NHTSA complaint #10113977, filed 2005-03, 80,886 miles“2000 Escalade SUV fuel pump-three wires inside burning and melting together-my mechanic shop has part and other ones that he has replaced-we feel that one day there will be an explosion in fuel tank-spoke with one of your investagators a frank barris who told me to report this.”
NHTSA complaint #10054657, filed 2004-01, 82,000 miles“Fuel tank leaks, has been replaced twice, I started complaining after the first month after the purchase of the vehicle. It would leak over 1/2 gallon of fuel. Gm and dealership keep making excuses of the problem and the odor. I have taken the vehicle in over 7 times in 3 years for the odor and leaking fuel. This has taken me away from work and numerous hours in scheduling for repairs. I am constantly worried about my safety in this vehicle. I am currently in a law suit with GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10010601, filed 2003-03, 150 miles“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 milesRelated 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
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 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…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 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…
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 2000 Cadillac Escalade
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology