2002 Cadillac Escalade service brakes, hydraulic problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Cadillac Escalade — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the fuel pump…”
filed Oct 6, 2025
“This escalade should be included in your action number pe05020. The vehicle activated abs on slow braking as described in the above action number. This occurred multiple times until I figured out what was happening. Gmc garage discovered trouble code and repaired wheel speed censors as per protocol…”
filed Jan 21, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Escalade years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Escalade | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Escalade | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Escalade | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Escalade | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 Escalade | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 Escalade | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 Escalade | 11 | 14% |
| 2000 Escalade | 11 | 15% |
| 1999 Escalade | 6 | 15% |
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.