Total Complaints
6 filings
CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 · model year
2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500
6 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002CADILLACESCALADE EXT 1500 carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2002 ESCALADE EXT 1500 is service brakes with 1 filings, followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1) and fuel/propulsion system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 10 investigation files overlapping the 2002 ESCALADE EXT 1500, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20190511AIR BAGS
IT GOES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE AND SLIPS NO POWER AT.JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOVE IT BUT AM VERY SAD I CAN NOT DRIVE IT.
Mileage: 115,000
20190511ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IT GOES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE AND SLIPS NO POWER AT.JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOVE IT BUT AM VERY SAD I CAN NOT DRIVE IT.
Mileage: 115,000
20190511POWER TRAIN
IT GOES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE AND SLIPS NO POWER AT.JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOVE IT BUT AM VERY SAD I CAN NOT DRIVE IT.
Mileage: 115,000
20170429SERVICE BRAKES
THE ABS ACTIVATES WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 10MPH AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH IN WET OR DRY CONDITIONS, THE ABS ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THIS HAS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH THE VEHICLE FAILING TO STOP AND ROLLING THROUGH STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS. THE ONLY WAY TO AVOID THIS, IS TO BEGIN STOPPING WELL IN ADVANCE OF DESIRED STOPPING POINT AND HOPING IT STOPS. THE SERVICE STABILITY LIGHT LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR 10 SECONDS. IT IS PRECEDING BY A GRRRRR NOISE WHICH LASTS AROUND 5 SECONDS AND HAPPENS 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE THE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO GETTING BRAKING CHATTER, BRAKE PEDAL COMING UP AND BEING HARD TO DEPRESS. IS THIS VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000)? ALL BRAKE PADS, BRAKE LINES, AND ABS MODULE AND SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PROBLEM CONTINUES.
Mileage: 97,076
20170429ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THE ABS ACTIVATES WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 10MPH AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH IN WET OR DRY CONDITIONS, THE ABS ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THIS HAS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH THE VEHICLE FAILING TO STOP AND ROLLING THROUGH STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS. THE ONLY WAY TO AVOID THIS, IS TO BEGIN STOPPING WELL IN ADVANCE OF DESIRED STOPPING POINT AND HOPING IT STOPS. THE SERVICE STABILITY LIGHT LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR 10 SECONDS. IT IS PRECEDING BY A GRRRRR NOISE WHICH LASTS AROUND 5 SECONDS AND HAPPENS 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE THE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO GETTING BRAKING CHATTER, BRAKE PEDAL COMING UP AND BEING HARD TO DEPRESS. IS THIS VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000)? ALL BRAKE PADS, BRAKE LINES, AND ABS MODULE AND SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PROBLEM CONTINUES.
Mileage: 97,076
20170429FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE ABS ACTIVATES WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 10MPH AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH IN WET OR DRY CONDITIONS, THE ABS ACTIVATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THIS HAS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH THE VEHICLE FAILING TO STOP AND ROLLING THROUGH STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS. THE ONLY WAY TO AVOID THIS, IS TO BEGIN STOPPING WELL IN ADVANCE OF DESIRED STOPPING POINT AND HOPING IT STOPS. THE SERVICE STABILITY LIGHT LIGHT COMES ON AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR 10 SECONDS. IT IS PRECEDING BY A GRRRRR NOISE WHICH LASTS AROUND 5 SECONDS AND HAPPENS 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE THE LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO GETTING BRAKING CHATTER, BRAKE PEDAL COMING UP AND BEING HARD TO DEPRESS. IS THIS VEHICLE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V379000)? ALL BRAKE PADS, BRAKE LINES, AND ABS MODULE AND SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PROBLEM CONTINUES.
Mileage: 97,076
Compare 2002CADILLACESCALADE EXT 1500 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
PE24011Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
PE22006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Rear-View Camera Failure
PE19001Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Roof Skin Separation While Driving
EQ11001EQClosed
IEE Passenger Sensing System Mats
EA07017Engineering AnalysisClosed
REAR DRIVETRAIN COMPONENT FAILURE
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 have?▼
The 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 is SERVICE BRAKES with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
Is the 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.