2000 Cadillac Escalade

● Typical for this model

2000 Cadillac Escalade
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:21:43.013Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2000: 71 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	39
2000	71
2001	3
2002	115
2003	81
2004	69
2005	43
2006	19
2007	230
2008	136
2009	58
2010	38
2011	49
2012	20
2013	18
2014	20
2015	96
2016	89
2017	51
2018	21
2019	25
2020	14
2021	70
2022	82
2023	133
2024	46
2025	20
2026	29

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 24%

24% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

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TL* 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150910

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130810

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%

14% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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CONSUMERS DAUGHTER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A ROLL OVER, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20030205

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021231

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hood and hinge and attachments.

CRASH INJURY

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THE TRUNK FLOODED DURING A HEAVY RAIN FALL. THE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE SEAL AROUND THE BACK DOOR HAD COME APART. THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SCC

NHTSA ODI report, 20030214

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000713 — fuel system, gasoline

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 TH

Remedy: 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 W

Campaign 00V153000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020211 — PE (closed 20020801)

THROTTLE STICKING

I 20020801 — EA (closed 20040112)

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071108 — equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V153000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 1999 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2008 ◆ 2023

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Cadillac Escalade reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Cadillac Escalade is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Escalade?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Escalade have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.