2001 Cadillac Escalade
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 3 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 98 |
| 2016 | 89 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 86 |
| 2023 | 142 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 37 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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Brake lines corrosion. Caused total brake failure. Luckily no other vehicles were present at stop light we ran. This is the most dangerous situation I've ever encountered.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-12
Seats
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing mid/rear assembly.
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While driving right rear passenger seat caught on fire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The dealer replaced the seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-09
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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Dt*: the contact stated after driving, the vehicle leaks gasoline at a slow rate. This happened every time the vehicle was shut off. Upon inspection under the hood, it was observed that the leak was near some wires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-14
Safety timeline
1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2002-02-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-08-01 Throttle sticking
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2002-08-01Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-12 Throttle sticking closed
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2005-04-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-09-13 Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…
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).
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 Cadillac Escalade 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 2001 Cadillac Escalade?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Cadillac Escalade have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.