2002 Cadillac Escalade Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade, 6% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“2002 Cadillac Escalade spare tire fell off the under-carriage as I was turning into my home driveway this is a full size tire and rim approx 50# if this would have happen on the expressway or major traffic route someone could have been hurt. Took the car to the dealership and they advised they never saw anything like this before and had know idea how to repair it. This spare is hung by a bolt and twisted cable both which rusted thru this is what caused the tire to fall off. My car is maintained by the dealer and has 45,000 miles on it fyi.”
NHTSA complaint #10313006, filed 2010-02, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the driver side door hinge was worn and hanging one half inch to three quarters of an inch from its housing. Whenever it would rain, water would leak into the vehicle through the top of the door. The bushings and pins were replaced in 2010 but to no avail. The failure persisted and the dealer advised that a diagnostic test would be needed in order to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current mileage was 124,000 and the failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10381151, filed 2011-02, 80,000 miles“When the accelerator was depressed, the vehicle lurched forward. The door(s) locked on their own, was unable to coordinate the clutch and accelerator, the cruise control was inoperative, the seat positioner didn't function properly, and the wiper blade was out of place.”
NHTSA complaint #568009, filed 2002-10“There was intermittent stalling. The dealer was unable to resolve the problem when the consumer would have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The consumer felt that the vehicle was dangerous to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10061292, filed 2004-03“The vehicle was not installed with an alarm that sounds if any of the doors are ajar. The only door that has an alarm is the rear liftgate door. Consumer feels this is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10012236, filed 2003-03Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 | 3 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 19 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade
47 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSteering
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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