2002 Cadillac Escalade Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 14%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade, 14% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I got the my SUV from the dealership 8years ago 1 year later the light stayability services system came on and no one can find the problem at all traction control not working suspension power not working”
NHTSA complaint #10983800, filed 2017-05, 80 miles“The control or instrument panel is going haywire has been for some time and the display of the odometer and the gear prnd is always out this is an issue I have seen with 6 other GM vehicles with the same issue and appct ears to be thexact same part or dispkay also the entire cluster for the driver works interminetly and displays things that are wrong when they are not and inot displaying issues when they are present.. Fuel speed RPM etc everything.. This has caused me to accidentally back into something by not knowing what gear its in.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10762754, filed 2015-09, 110,000 miles“Vehicle cuts off when idling. On one occasion, the vehicle cut off after a two-hour drive when driver slowed down when approaching a stop sign. The problem is intermittent.”
NHTSA complaint #11298886, filed 2020-01, 275,000 miles“- the contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Escalade and stated that the high beam/ low beam harness on the steering column shorted out. The contact had not taken it to the dealership. The contact could provide pictures. The failure mileage was 99,800, and the current mileage was 10,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10185630, filed 2007-03, 99,800 miles“The drive suspension light stays flashing and the vehicle is all over the road then come night the dash lights in the interior instrumental panel go off and your are unable to see your speed or any of the dash the vehicle does this weather it would be in motion or stationary and 8d is constantly doing this since I purchased the vehicle in 11/19/2020”
NHTSA complaint #11403278, filed 2021-03Related service bulletins
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- 11002312Jun 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 10252735Mar 28, 2024This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10240783Jul 12, 2023This Preliminary information communicates to the technician information about the Service Stability System message on with DTC C0285 and/or C0286 caused by the Medium Pressure…
- 10237671May 19, 2023This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10225615Oct 19, 2022This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
- 10198890May 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…
- 10197317May 5, 2021Service Update Bulletin (Labor Codes Added). Certain vehicles may have a condition where the engine control module (ECM) software allows the Auto Stop to occur at a state of…
- 10173682Mar 10, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information to dealership on how to clear a B1001 DTC after replacing the BCM or SDM.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 30% |
| 2024 | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 | 16 | 11% |
| 2022 | 8 | 9% |
| 2021 | 9 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 9 | 18% |
| 2016 | 15 | 17% |
| 2015 | 15 | 15% |
| 2014 | 8 | 40% |
| 2013 | 4 | 21% |
| 2012 | 9 | 45% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 13% |
| 2009 | 14 | 24% |
| 2008 | 23 | 17% |
| 2007 | 34 | 15% |
| 2006 | 5 | 26% |
| 2005 | 11 | 26% |
| 2004 | 20 | 29% |
| 2003 | 23 | 28% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Cadillac Escalade
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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