2000 Cadillac Escalade recalls and problems

The 2000 Cadillac Escalade has 1 safety recall and 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Cadillac dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

9 / 3

Injuries / deaths

5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Cadillac Escalade recalls

Recall 00V-153: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jun 7, 2000 · 4,300 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, equipped with a floor mounted rosen video entertainment center, fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." due to the method of installation of the video entertainment center by the installed, the vehicle may not meet the fuel spillage requirements of the standard in a vehicle crash.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Fix: If the entertainment center is installed on the right-hand side (Passenger side), no correction is required. If the entertainment center is installed on the left-hand side (Driver side), the dealer will remove and reinstall the entertainment center with a revised attachment bracket. The dealer will also inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel return line.

2000 Cadillac Escalade problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	15
Fuel System, Gasoline	10
Electrical System	8
Air Bags	7
Engine and Engine Cooling	6
Structure	6
Steering	5
Power Train	5
Tires	5
Wheels	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Seats	3

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 8
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 5
Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 2
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs — 2
Suspension › Rear — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 81,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Cadillac Escalade complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seats · reported Feb 20, 2023

My drivers side heated seat burned when initiated switch after a while. I felt extreme heat while driving and turned off seat heating switch. I did not take to dealer for further inspection. I seen on a forum someone else had the same issue

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 99,000 miles · reported Nov 2, 2016

The contact owns a 2000 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

Service Brakes · at 71,000 miles · reported Sep 10, 2015

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.

Service Brakes · at 117,840 miles · reported Aug 10, 2013

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.

Power Train · at 70,000 miles · reported Feb 27, 2012

The contact owns a 2000 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit a loud grinding noise when driving in reverse and would then slip into neutral. The grinding noise would also be a result of the 4-wheel drive slipping into 2-wheel drive while the vehicle was in drive. The dealer stated that there was a failure in the transfer case. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Cadillac Escalade: 00V-153 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Cadillac Escalade?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (15 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (10). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 81,000 miles.

Are Cadillac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.