Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Cadillac Escalade

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 96 owner complaints on file.

Cadillac Escalade, 1999–2000 generation
Pictured: the 1999–2000 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V153000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
4,300
Reported to NHTSA
2000-06-07
Owners notified
2000-07-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR MOUNTED ROSEN VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." DUE TO THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION OF THE VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER BY THE INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE FUEL SPILLAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

IF THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IS INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE), NO CORRECTION IS REQUIRED. IF THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IS INSTALLED ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE (DRIVER SIDE), THE DEALER WILL REMOVE AND REINSTALL THE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WITH A REVISED ATTACHMENT BRACKET. THE DEALER WILL ALSO INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN LINE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip857,000 mi
Air bags627,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly580,886 mi
Fuel system, gasoline4115,000 mi
Tires466,000 mi
Vehicle speed control441,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3159,855 mi
Wheels3—
Electrical system2133,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Seats296,001 mi
Service brakes271,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Steering2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly266,000 mi
Structure2—
Suspension: rear2—
Unknown or other2—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting167,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump182,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting1150 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train170,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)130,500 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Visibility183,260 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—

The 1999 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has 32 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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