2003 Cadillac Escalade brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 22 complaints for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt: consumer complained about a brake problem. Intermittently, while driving at 35 MPH or above and if needed to come to an immediate stop it won't stop like it should. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said brake pads were fine, and they did need not take apart the ABS system. Also, they checked a diagnostic machine, but it did not show any codes. Consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle due to brake failure. Noticed this around august 1, 2005.
I was on I 75 passing under miller rd in flint, mi when traffic started to back up and slow down. I applied the brakes and the car stated to slow down, the brake peddle then went to the floor and I had no brakes. I was able to down shift to 1st gear and get to the side of the road. The car slowed down to where I could get it into reverse to stop it. We where so lucky! I got it to a cadillac dealer in dearborn, mi and found out that the main brake line had rusted through. I had all the brake line replace.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade
- Electrical system 26 complaints