2002 Cadillac Escalade service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2002 Cadillac Escalade — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased this vehicle from a friend who was inherited from his father’s estate. He hadn’t driven the vehicle for sometime. When meeting up at the DMV to transfer ownership he noticed that the brakes were spongy. And purchased some brake fluid in case the fluid was low. Neither my friend or myself…”
filed Jan 19, 2025
“The problem is in the anti-lock braking system. When the vehicle slows to under 15 mph. and you apply the brakes the brake pedal" kick back" occurs with loss of braking . Making the vehicle a hazard to drive. Now with repeated depression of the brake pedal the vehicle does stop. But, if you are…”
filed Nov 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Escalade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escalade | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 Escalade | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 Escalade | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Escalade | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 Escalade | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 Escalade | 9 | 18% |
| 2016 Escalade | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Escalade | 8 | 8% |
| 2012 Escalade | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 Escalade | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 Escalade | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Escalade | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Cadillac Escalade
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.