2003 Cadillac Escalade electrical problems

Filed Dec 21, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MO

While driving I lost all use of brakes immediately after the brake system light came on driving 45mph on a city street. While driving the stability control light came on and car shut off 60mph on the highway. On another occasion stability control light came on and steering column locked up while turning. T/c light and engine light came on while driving 35 MPH on a city street and immediately lost response from the gas pedal. Dash lighting system flashes different indicator lights, display randomly goes out while driving.

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · SC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade. While pulling into a parking area, smoke entered the vehicle. The contact was able to exit the vehicle with his baby. Upon further inspecting the hood area, it was noticed that the fire originated near the battery and power steering. The fire department extinguished the flames and the vehicle was left at the location. A police report was not filed. The insurance company was notified, took pictures, and was to further investigate. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 06e043000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 02v224000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for them to follow up to investigate the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the steering ability seized. The contact had to maneuver to the shoulder and called roadside assistance. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the battery cable was damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade. While driving approximately 55 MPH, all of the warning indicators illuminated and the accelerator pedal failed to respond for approximately three to five seconds before independently responding. The failure recurred on multiple occasions at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 09/21/15*lj

Filed Apr 1, 2015 · Electrical · 182,000 miles · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade. While driving at 25 MPH, the contact noticed smoke emitting from underneath the cup holder. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the part beneath the cup holder had melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2015 · Electrical · 104,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the instrument panel malfunctioned failing to display any readings. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the speedometer, fuel, and the oil gages displayed inaccurate reading levels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the instrumental panel cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 140,000 miles · NH

In starting to accelerate, the traction control light comes on and the car looses power significantly.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Electrical · 158,000 miles · TN

My blower motor is staying on continuously and the smell of plastic burning in the vehicle. I was told by a mechanic it is a blower motor control module shortage from the factory. I have found this as a recall on some 2003-2006 cadillac escalades but my VIN is not on the recall they say it is a fire hazard. I was thinking that mine should also be on the recall list.maybe they missed mine for some reason.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 25,000 miles · CA

After approximately 1 year the truck started releasing the brakes on its own while descending a mountain and had to reapply to engage for brakes to work this has happened at least 10 times since we bought the truck. Its was inspected at the dealership where it was bought and nothing was ever done . I was told it was normal for this to occur and nothing was wrong with the truck. Other issues are the electrical in the dash has shorts and sometimes the A/C does not work and comes on by itself. The gauges ,speedometer and fuel gauge do not work anymore and the air bag light stays on . This truck was purchased with zero miles on it and purchased for over $ 70,000 and now only has 103,000 miles on it.