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2002 Cadillac Escalade transmission problems

10 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 110,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
110,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    2
  • Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
    1
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    1
  • Driveline: differential unit
    1
  • Clutch assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Cadillac Escalade transmission problems in other years

199920052010201520202027

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Cadillac Escalade owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 16, 2021 · Electrical, Suspension · LA

The drive suspension light stays flashing and the vehicle is all over the road then come night the dash lights in the interior instrumental panel go off and your are unable to see your speed or any of the dash the vehicle does this weather it would be in motion or stationary and 8d is constantly doing this since I purchased the vehicle in 11/19/2020

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · SC · crash

The control or instrument panel is going haywire has been for some time and the display of the odometer and the gear prnd is always out this is an issue I have seen with 6 other gm vehicles with the same issue and appct ears to be thexact same part or dispkay also the entire cluster for the driver works interminetly and displays things that are wrong when they are not and inot displaying issues when they are present.. Fuel speed RPM etc everything.. This has caused me to accidentally back into something by not knowing what gear its in.. Also several pullovers by authorities as I was unable to read my speed weather I was going to slow or a little above the limit it also causes visibility issues when the lights begin to gobhaywire flashing bright to nothing at times... It has caused the transmission to fail as it was driven in the wrong gear.. It has caused the fuel pump to burn up not knowing fuel levels it has caused thermal breakdown in the motor due to oil luvels pressure being displayed incorrectly... Among other issues with electrical.. This single issue over time has caused so much repair and needs for the vehicle... Tapping it to get it to stop so u can see.. To the glare of it being lit up like a christmas tree... The.mileage and the prnd is out just like on many other gm cars and trucks... This is a major issue... Caused transmission to go.. Caused fuelp pump and lines to getbcligged and burnt up not displaying correctly messages or signals along with the guagee.. The lcd display is found in other hm vehicles and when I seebthem most are all experincing this issue.. Please help this is an obvious defect and should be looked into and adressed by general motors. This has been an ongoing issue since a short time aftwr ii purchased the truck. Leads and makes me wonder if other things such as airbags or other electrical issues are present... And not know..

Filed Dec 19, 2011 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the transfer case was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 116,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · MA

My 2002 cadilliac escalade has had a serious problem with the throttle body and power train for two years I have been taking it to the dealer and they have been negligent in informing me of this recall and I have asked them about this problem on several occasions what can I do about this.

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · GA

Parked vehicle in store parking lot to shop , when I returned to the vehicle and attempted to drive off the vehicle would not move . The vehicle transmission gears were stuck. The vehicle transmission did not slip, it was as if I trying to pull a building down. I had to pay for new transmission.

Filed Sep 5, 2006 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · MI

All wheel drive transfer case defective. Wheels lock and "hobble" in low speed turns.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · NY

The brake pedal became stuck. The power steering was defective, the brake booster pump was defective as well, which also cracked and leaked fluid. The pump was replaced by the dealer. There was a strong vibration felt from all four wheels, in which the all wheel drive system had malfunctioned and caused the front differential to seize and explode. Scc

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Transmission · 12,000 miles · NY

While driving the vehicle began to vibrate. Upon inspection at the dealer it was determined that the front wheel drive differential exploded. *nlm

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Transmission · TX

The drive shaft failed causing the wheel fell off damaging the vehicle. Please provide any additional information. Ph

Filed Oct 28, 2002 · Acceleration, Body · NY

When the accelerator was depressed, the vehicle lurched forward. *yh the door(s) locked on their own, was unable to coordinate the clutch and accelerator, the cruise control was inoperative, the seat positioner didn't function properly, and the wiper blade was out of place.

Questions about the 2002 Cadillac Escalade transmission

Does the 2002 Cadillac Escalade have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Cadillac Escalade transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 110,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Cadillac Escalade transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Cadillac Escalade have bad transmission?

The Cadillac Escalade model years with the most transmission complaints are 2015 (28 complaints), 2023 (21 complaints) and 2016 (17 complaints).

Other 2002 Cadillac Escalade problems

Brakes 47Electrical 16Driver assistance 10Suspension 8Body 7Engine 7Steering 7Seat belts 6Seats 6Acceleration 5Visibility 5Fuel system 4Tires 4Airbags 3Lights 2Wheels 2

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