2002 Cadillac Escalade: brake failure

Filed Nov 16, 2024 · Brakes · MI

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 approaching a stopped car or some other stationary object a collision could occur. Thankfully this has not happened to me or my wife, as we are aware of this condition and prepare for it while stopping the car. The reason why this happens is because GM no longer produces the part that would alleviate this condition. The part is known as a Brake Pressure Warning Switch, part # 88983914. It is part of the ABS system. I have spent countless hours on the internet trying to obtain this part, but to no avail. When you look up the part web sights will show you a picture of the part, but when you click on it you always get the same message, "part not available." I believe that this is a safety issue that GM could alleviate by producing it again. Last week I had my Escalade in for an oil change at Anschuetz Chevrolet, (where I bought this vehicle), while there I spoke with the service manager who told me "this is not an isolated problem." We can't get some parts for vehicles that are only 10 years old. This is terrible that a corporation manufactures a product then does not continue to make replacement parts for that product making it obsolete. Or in my case causing an issue with SAFETY! Please, would you look into this growing problem to help make my vehicle whole and safe. In essence what GM is doing is telling all of us: "Well if you can't get the part you want to fix your car simply buy a new one. I await your answer, please help.

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Brakes · 170,230 miles · SC

Driving low speed and brake pedal went to the floor. No warning lights. Difficult to stop car. Selected lower gear and managed to stop car with what braking power remained. Had just gotten off freeway, could have been a serious accident. Brake fluid visible at rear of vehicle. Took car to gm dealer and they advised a rear steel brake line had corroded and had a hole. Stated all brake lines needed replacing along with brake calipers due to corrosion. They would have to raise body from chassis for access. Bill would be $3000 to $4000. They would gladly take this car in trade for a new gm vehicle. This car had all new brakes installed at gm dealer in 2013 and there was no mention of corroded brake lines.

Filed Nov 17, 2013 · Brakes · 152,000 miles · MD

While traveling 35 MPH in traffic I incurred a loss of braking power. Upon closer inspection I noticed a brake line leak due to rust. Brake lines had rusted through causing a loss of brake fluid.

Filed Nov 5, 2012 · Brakes · 48,077 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and depressing the brakes, the brakes failed and traveled to the floorboard abnormally. The contact immediately shifted the vehicle into neutral and applied the emergency brake. The vehicle eventually came to a stop. The contact stated that the stability control and brake warning lights were illuminated immediately following the failure. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was later towed to an independent mechanic. After diagnosis, they advised him that all of the brake lines were severely rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for all the brake lines on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 48,077. The current mileage was approximately 48,275. Updated 01/29/13*lj updated 1/30/2013

Filed Oct 5, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH the steering wheel locked and the brakes failed. The contact shifted into reverse in order to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the steering pump needed to be replaced. Three years later failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 166,000. Updated 11/16/12*lj the consumer stated the failure recurred at 166,000 miles. Updated 11/20/2012

Filed Jul 7, 2006 · Brakes, Steering · 58,800 miles · NY

During a u-turn, on a 4-lane street the power steering and brakes stopped working. I wasn't able to steer or stop. The steering became very hard as well as the brake pedal. The cadillac dealer suggested it was the power steering pump and changed it under my warranty. I picked the car up 1 week later after being told that my car was fixed. After leaving the dealer, I stopped at a traffic light and my break pedal began vibrating and again I was not able to steer the car. I took the car back to the dealer and allowed him to talk me into keeping the car for the weekend (it was a friday and no mechanics worked the weekend). Again I left the dealer and carefully attempted to drive the car home. I was stopped behind a car making a left turn and as I attempted to remove myself from behind the car by changing lanes, I realized that the car will not turn unless moving. I went back to the dealer and demanded that they keep the car until fixed. One week later (the following friday) I was called to pick up my car again. I was told that the new power steering pump was bad and they had replaced it with another new one. This time the steering wheel was jerky, and the brakes vibrated a little less than before. In addition, the battery light was blinking on and off and the charge was at appx. 9 volts. I left the car again. The next friday I picked up my car and was able to drive it for about a week and a half all the while knowing that it still wasn't right. This time the steering was less jerky (but jerky nevertheless) while applying the brake, the front end was clumping when I went over bumps, there was way too much play in the steering wheel, and the car is whistling while driving and idling. I took the car back on thursday, july 6, 2006, the service writer drove it and instructed me to bring it back on monday. At this time, my car is not fixed. The condition of my car has become substantially worse each time I picked up the car.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · TX · crash · 1 injury

While driving the master cylinder failed which caused the driver to run a red light and hit a curb. *nm the vehicle was in motion, when all of a sudden there were no brakes and no power steering. On the first occasion, the vehicle had run into the pharmacy parking lot curb and grass to slow down. The consumer requested a new vehicle and or refund. The dash display kept going out, several functions of programming did not work and the cd player had to be replaced twice. *sc

Filed Oct 25, 2002 · Brakes · CA

While traveling on the freeway approaching an intersection. He apply his brakes the pedal went all the way down to the floor there were no brakes. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts