2003 Cadillac Escalade Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Cadillac Escalade, 2% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“Vehicle was unable to start, and was taken to the dealer to repair the battery because it was corroded. Then, vehicle experienced the same problem for a second time, and the air conditioning was drained. Finally, the vehicle shut down and lost power while on the road. Taken to dealer for a third time for repairs. ....third time dealer repaired fuel pump. After third repair traded vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10115206, filed 2005-03, 30,000 miles“The state of california ordered installation of the interlock ignition device (iid) to prevent the vehicle from being operated by intoxicated drivers. The device malfunctioned, causing the vehicle not to start or stall while driving. Manufactured by guardian interlock, model 3050, serial# 13429 & 18832, transponder 4.4e.”
NHTSA complaint #10040262, filed 2003-09Related service bulletins
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- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
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- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10232811Feb 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10228906Dec 21, 2022This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support…
- 10224820Oct 7, 2022This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Cadillac Escalade
23 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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