MYRModel Year Report

2000 Cadillac Escalade

● Typical for this model
2000 Cadillac Escalade
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:30:51.039Z

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

Complaints per year, Cadillac Escalade Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 115 complaints 2003: 81 complaints 2003 2004: 69 complaints 2005: 42 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 229 complaints 2007 2008: 136 complaints 2009: 58 complaints 2010: 38 complaints 2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 17 complaints 2014: 19 complaints 2015: 94 complaints 2015 2016: 86 complaints 2017: 49 complaints 2018: 21 complaints 2019: 24 complaints 2019 2020: 13 complaints 2021: 57 complaints 2022: 71 complaints 2023: 119 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2000: 71 complaints
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YearComplaints
199939
200071
20013
2002115
200381
200469
200542
200619
2007229
2008136
200958
201038
201149
201220
201317
201419
201594
201686
201749
201821
201924
202013
202157
202271
2023119
202441
202514
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON BRAKE TO PUT IN GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE. VEHICLE ACELLERATED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE OTHER VEHICLE RAN INTO A TREE. HER FOOT WAS ON BRAKES DURING THIS THIS INCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010612

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

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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

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, hydraulic issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (5 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 1999 ▲ 2024

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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Cadillac Escalade have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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