2007 Cadillac Escalade: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Aug 1, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · IN

My car shut down completely as I was driving it home last month [XXX] the cluster panel was showing charging system failure, stabilization and traction control coming on and off when not in use, the battery I bought was purchased in 2022 was completely drained and not rechargeable and even lights were staying on inside vehicle without out the battery connected, the driver door handle fell off not broken came loose and the tires had a locked lug nuts that never came with the vehicle when i purchased it, i had to buy a $103 unlocking key to remove the tire in order to get the brakes fixed and the spare tire was rusted and there wasn't a key to release it so i had it cut off Because i was stranded on the road with no help, the shift gear came undone as i had to put a paper clip in it as I didn't have a warranty to cover this expense, the starter and battery and alternator, serpinewas paid out of pocket as I was sold a 2007 Cadillac Escalade with 238,0000 miles with prior accident and the Carfax shows 50 different problems errors and the emergency break will shift out or on when not activated, the car has been without any power but yet the interior door lights and the radio would come on without any power, the car was in a prior accident before I became the owner, the gas costs me 140 weekly, I only used regular gas I only get 9miles to the gallon driving to nearest City but it costs me 40dollars total for round trip when I only drive 8 miles to culver Indiana from my home, the car doesn't have air as it was removed before I purchased it, it's hot without air as heat comes from the engine and hits my legs my feet and my face with the heat turned off, the engine light is currently on the car was sold to me as is but its not worth $$ 11, 800.00 with a 498.00 car note, and I have been in between jobs because of the car constantly breaking down and causing me to lose my job and I scheduled a air bag replacement recall with the dealer in Rochester, shepreds Chevrolet INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORM

Filed Jan 3, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · CA · fire

Loss of all electical power to vehicle as though battery failure. Dashboard goes out at times and I am unable to see how fast I am going or if the car is even in drive. Service Stabilitrack light comes on, but goes away. While driving my car door locks. They would lock, unlock. DVD/Nav and Radio shuts off.Air bag light comes on. Driver seat was not working , took it to a mechanic and it read bad motor for seat. About a week ago, the seat started to work again, which worried me. Our mechanic was also worried because he believes it’s an electrical problems which may be very dangerous on the road. The smell of a plastic like fume lingers sometimes.

Filed May 23, 2020 · Electrical, Suspension · NC

Started having issues with back door locks and automatic lift gate suspension system message is on.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 101,000 miles · FL

2007 cadillac escalade problems first reported to cadillac at 86,453 miles. Electrical problem. Car shuts off at intersection unexpectedly, I hace to raise hood and shake battery cables to get to restart. Upon turning off car, no power to ignition, no interior lights, no power at all. I have to raise hood and shake cables again. I've replaced battery twice, both positive and negative cables, fuses, grounding straps, cleaned terminals at grounds etc. No relief from problem. At hwy speeds causes transmission to unexpectedly downshift, cycles door locks up and down, gauges go blank or start cycling on & off. Ac system turns on heat unexpectedly. Service stabilitrak & ABS light comes on. Radio turns off and resets to jan 1 2005 12:00am, dvd/cd player stays on and cycles after car is shut off. Dealer can not find issue. Request manufacturer assistance by service bulletin or recall. Please advise. Dangerous issue while driving. Problems ave been onging since 11/22/2016 upon first contact with [email protected]

Filed Jun 3, 2016 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · TX · 10 injuries

I have contacted cadillac customer service regarding my steering wheel smoking and burning a hole in the leather when I use the heated steering wheel feature. They are claiming that it is the result of normal wear and tear which I find absurd. The dealer representative stated to me that in the 10 years he's been working on gm cars, he has never seen this happen. Also, the dealer charged me to replace all four internal door handles after the metal degraded and started cutting our hands. Apparently, other escalades were covered under a recall but not my VIN. I think both should be covered by gm given the serious nature of both defects.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Locks · 72,000 miles · MI

The state of michigan has mandated that all limousines and limousine buses are required to have the rear door locking mechanism disabled and the door knobs removed; as well as the ability to electronically lock the doors while in motion or at rest! This mandate seems to be a state of michigan requirement only. I am gravely concerned that this will give a customer / individual the ability to open the door while the vehicle is in motion which will result in serious injury or death! Please contact me at [xxx] if I am wrong in this concern...[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 118,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the check air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 10/22/14*cn the consumer stated the power/heated seats, door handles(3), wheel bearings, shocks and struts, brakes, headlights, traction control, and engine all have failed and were repaired. There was also rust that recurred after it was repaired. Updated 05/19/2015

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Body · 58,400 miles · NJ

Front passenger and driver's side door handles are very loose and falling off.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Body · 25,393 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the driver's side exterior door handle and the rear passenger exterior door handle were fractured. The door handles were not replaced. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 25,393.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Body · FL

I purchased vehicle new and take extremely good care of my cars. Over the years of owning the truck, all four door handles have fallen off the outside. One fell off the inside. And another door after a repair wouldn't open at all. I recently had my truck in due to the last outside door handle breaking. The service manager proceeded to tell me that I was opening the door wrong, and wasn't I ever inserviced on how to open a door when I bought it? Really? I didn't know I needed an inservice, and how is their faulty equipment my fault? Three of the 4 doors were under warranty. But after reading that this is a problem, I don't feel I should have had to pay for the forth door.

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Body · 80,795 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade. The contact stated the drivers front, rear, and passenger rear exterior door handles became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the handles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 80,795.

Filed Mar 20, 2013 · Body · 150,000 miles · CA

While trying to enter the vehicle the door handle came off in our hands not allowing us to enter the vehicle on a busy street. I contacted gm who has refused to replace it stating that my vehicle is out of warranty. However, given the overwhelming number of owners with this same issue, this is a design flaw and owners shouldn't have to pay for this $300 repair.