MYRModel Year Report

2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT

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2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:11:23.337Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Escalade EXT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2004: 11 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaints 2013
2002: 22 complaints
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YearComplaints
200222
200315
200411
20055
20060
200716
200814
20093
20101
20113
20121
20131

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. THE BRAKE LINE FRACTURED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHILE HE WAS DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140218

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES HOWEVER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120807

ENGINE

3 of 22 total reports mention: engine.

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I AM ANOTHER UNHAPPY GM VEHICLE OWNER DUE TO A VERY COMMON SAFETY ISSUE ON THEIR ENGINES, THE BOLTS ON MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAVE BROKEN, 3 IN JUST ONE WEEK, AND IM SURE THE OTHERS WILL BREAK TOO IN JUST A MATTER OF TIME..

NHTSA ODI report, 20140124

TIRES

2 of 22 total reports mention: tires.

INJURY
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I HAVE HAD FOUR GOODYEAR TIRES THAT HAVE SPLIT AND/OR COME COMPLETELY APART WHILE DRIVING. THEY WERE WRANGLER HP TIRES, P265/70R17. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050310

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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9:30 AM ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006. 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. ATTEMPTED TO STOP ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD IN AN EFFORT TO BACK INTO A DRIVEWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060228

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040918 — structure

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER

Campaign 04V129000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V129000 (structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.