2013 Cadillac Escalade problems
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed by their luxury division Cadillac. It was the luxury brand's first major entry into the SUV market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to an influx of new luxury SUVs in the late 1990s such as the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Range Rover, Lexus LX, and (especially) Ford's 1998 debut of the Lincoln Navigator. The Escalade project went into production only ten months after it was approved. The Escalade is built in Arlington, Texas. The term "escalade" refers to a siege warfare tactic of scaling defensive walls or ramparts with the aid of ladders or siege towers. More generally, it is a French word which is the noun-equivalent form of the French verb escalader, which means "to climb or scale".
The Escalade is currently sold in North America and select international markets (Europe and Asia) where Cadillac has official sales channels. The Escalade ESV (Escalade Stretch Vehicle) is sold in North America, Russia, and the Middle East, but is only available by special order in some international markets. The right-hand-drive Escalade and Escalade ESV are available through third-party conversion specialists without official agreement with Cadillac in Australian, Oceanic, and Japanese markets.
On August 8, 2023, GM unveiled the Escalade IQ, an all-electric version of the Escalade, and the third model in Cadillac's EV line, after the Celestiq, and Lyriq. It is expected to go on sale in late 2024 for the 2025 model year, with a starting price of $130,000.
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Common 2013 Cadillac Escalade problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade, several common problems have been reported:
- Chassis Electronic Module Contamination:
- In some 2013-2014 Cadillac Escalade vehicles, the chassis electronic module may become internally contaminated, leading to an electrical short. If the module experiences a short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash. GM issued a recall for this problem, offering to replace the chassis electronic module free of charge.
- Airbag Recall:
- The 2013 Cadillac Escalade was part of a recall involving airbags. This recall affected various Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles, with the airbags being subject to issues that could impact their functionality and safety. The recall aimed to address potential safety concerns related to the airbags in these vehicles.
These issues highlight important safety and functionality concerns that owners of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade should be aware of. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to recalls can help mitigate these problems and ensure the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
How many miles can a 2013 Escalade last?
According to a study by iSeeCars, Cadillac Escalade ESV is among the top range SUVs that can last for over 200,000 miles. In the study, Cadillac came fourth as the brand with vehicles that last longer on the road.
Do escalades have transmission problems?
Understanding Cadillac Escalade Transmission Problems
Some owners have reported experiencing transmission problems, which can be concerning. These problems may manifest as rough shifting, delays in gear engagement, or even complete transmission failure.
What are the best years for Escalade?
A: The 2002, 2013, and 2014 model years are considered the most reliable for the Cadillac Escalade. These years offer a quality driving experience and are less likely to encounter expensive repairs over time.
Is Cadillac Escalade high maintenance?
According to RepairPal, an information hub for auto repairs, Cadillacs cost on average $783 to repair. Specific models will be more expensive. For instance, the Cadillac Escalade, a top-end SUV, generates an average yearly repair bill of about $1,200, according to RepairPal.
Is Cadillac Escalade high maintenance?
According to RepairPal, an information hub for auto repairs, Cadillacs cost on average $783 to repair. Specific models will be more expensive. For instance, the Cadillac Escalade, a top-end SUV, generates an average yearly repair bill of about $1,200, according to RepairPal.
How many miles can a 2013 Escalade last?
According to a study by iSeeCars, Cadillac Escalade ESV is among the top range SUVs that can last for over 200,000 miles. In the study, Cadillac came fourth as the brand with vehicles that last longer on the road.
Do Cadillac Escalades have transmission problems?
Understanding Cadillac Escalade Transmission Problems
Some owners have reported experiencing transmission problems, which can be concerning. These problems may manifest as rough shifting, delays in gear engagement, or even complete transmission failure.
What are the best years for Escalade?
A: The 2002, 2013, and 2014 model years are considered the most reliable for the Cadillac Escalade. These years offer a quality driving experience and are less likely to encounter expensive repairs over time.
2013 Cadillac Escalade car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Cadillac Escalade problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Air bags problems
- Seat belts problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2013 Cadillac Escalade vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2013 Cadillac Escalade complaints
The NHTSA has received 15 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2013 Cadillac Escalade.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-25
- VIN: 1GYS3BEF8DR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle downshifted unintendedly, and the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The check engine warning light and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle after waiting for a while. The contact resumed driving; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact then drove 10 MPH and parked the vehicle at her place of employment parking lot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown recall as the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable and had been parked. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-01
- VIN: 1gys4kef3dr
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: All three seatbelts in the third row don't lock. I just got this car with only 100k miles on it and when installing my kids' car seats I found that none of them have the needed safety feature. They don't lock when pulled quickly or when pulled all the way out. Cadillac won't cover the repair.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-23
- VIN: 3GYT4NEF1DG
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THE AIRBAG RECALL COMPLETED, THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE AIRBAG FAILURE TIMING WAS A COINCIDENCE AND REQUESTED AN INSPECTION/REPAIR FEE.
AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-23
- VIN: 1GYS3BEF6DR
- Components: AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: I'M PROVIDING MY VEHICLE INFORMATION FOR A RECALL CONCERNING TAMARA AIR BAGS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-26
- VIN: 1GYS3KEF7DR
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER HAD TRAILER HITCHED WOOD TO THE VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND BECAME STUCK CAUSING THE ENGINE RPMS TO INCREASE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE BUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AGAIN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO IMPACT THE WOOD THAT WAS HITCHED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NEXT DAY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO INCREASE IN SPEED TO 120 MPH. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO SLOW DOWN AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT THEN RESUMED DRIVING TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-27
- VIN: 1GYS4DEF8DR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65MPH AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TURNING OFF AND ON. PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THE ENGINE JUST REVVED UP. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME IT HAS DONE THIS.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-03
- VIN: 1GYS4HEF2DR
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GYS4HEF8DR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: SEAT HEATER CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-10
- VIN: 1GYS4CEF7DR
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, A COMPLETE STOP WAS MADE AT A STOP SIGN ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TUN FROM THE STOP, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE VEHICLE HAD A LOSS OF POWERTRAIN WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. THE POWER STEERING DID NOT COME BACK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACE INTO PARK, SHUTDOWN COMPLETELY AND RESTARTED. THE POWER STEERING AND ACCELERATION RETURNED. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN TO ME.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-21
- VIN: 1GYS4DEF4DR
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ON 5/12/18 VEHICLE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF 16 MILES ON WESTWIND, EL PASO, TX 79912. TURNED TO OPEN AREA LOT VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP SHUT DOWN.TOWED IT TO BRAVO CADILLAC GENERAL MANAGER WAS RUDE STATED NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE MADE ME PAY FOR TOWING. SINCE, THEN I HAD VEHICLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND CURRENT HAVING VALVETRAIN DTC P0300 TICKING NOISE. RECALL DEC. 23,2016, RECALL # 12331 NHTSA ID: 14V614000, RECALL #12331 NHTSA ID # 13V001000, RECALL # 14515 NHTSA ID# 14V614000, BRAVO CADILLAC DOES NOT WANT TO FIX THE RECALL ISSUE GENERAL MANAGER STATED NOT ON WARRANTY OR EXTENDED WARRANTY. I STATED THAT THIS IS A RECALL PROBLEM AND IGNORE ME. TONY ASE MASTER MECHANIC (915) 740-3852 STATED THAT ITS A RECALL ISSUE. DOCUMENT ID # PIP4138P ON DECEMBER 23,2016.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-30
- VIN: 1GYS3GEF6DR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO COURTESY CHEVROLET OF SAN DIEGO (750 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108, PHONE NUMBER: (619) 297-4321) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN ELECTRICAL FUSE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V614000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-29
- VIN: 1GYS4KEF9DR
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION AND A GRINDING METAL NOISE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST TO THE NEAREST EXIT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS SHUT OFF BY THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AGAIN, BUT IT STILL DID NOT ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN VERY SLOWLY TO THE DEALER (MICHAEL CADILLAC OF FRESNO, CALIFORNIA) AND LEFT THERE OVERNIGHT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. *TT *JS
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-23
- VIN: 1GYS4BEF0DR
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND DEALER STATED IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE SEAT BELT (DIVER SIDE) ALSO THE CADILLAC ESCALADE FROM THE PAST AND PRESENT YEARS HAVE A AIRBAG AND SEATBELT ISSUE AND I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE. BUT NO ONE WILL LISTEN PLEASE LOOK INTO THE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE PLEASE HELP.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-29
- VIN: 1GYS4CEF3DR
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE ACCELERATING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT INTERSECTION FROM CURRENTLY BEING STOPPED, AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH - THE PASSENGER AND I HEARD A LOUD BANG. WE IMMEDIATELY BRAKED THE VEHICLE TO A STOP AND DUCKED, THINKING A GUN OR SOMETHING HAD GONE OFF. WE LOOKED UP ONLY TO FIND THAT OUR SUNROOF HAD BURST INTO A THOUSAND SHARD PIECES ABOVE US WITH NO EVIDENCE OF IMPACT. SMALL SHARDS OF GLASS WERE ALL OVER THE PLACE, HOWEVER, MOST OF THEM REMAINED STUCK TO THE TINT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WE FOUND A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER AND CALM DOWN, AS THE WHOLE EVENT WAS QUITE SCARY. WE TOOK PICTURES OF BOTH THE INSIDE OF THE SUNROOF, ALONG WITH THE OUTSIDE. WE FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF IMPACT, IN FACT, THE GLASS DOMED TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO GLASS SPIRALING WHICH WOULD SHOW EVIDENCE OF IMPACT, JUST COMPLETELY SHATTERED IN EVERY SPOT. *JS
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-16
- VIN: 1GYS4CEF5DR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED MAKING THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT DID NOT RECTIFY THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
2013 Cadillac Escalade recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2013 Cadillac Escalade.
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C."
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328790.
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
- Consequence: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMs number for this recall is 14515.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
- Summary: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have been built with a fractured park lock cable or a malformed steering column lock actuator gear in the lock module assembly.
- Consequence: As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.
- Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.
Negative 2013 Cadillac Escalade car reviews
Positive 2013 Cadillac Escalade car reviews
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Love it! Just wanted to give you a heads up that it might be a bit pricey at the pump.
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Congratulations on your first ever Cadillac! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the new ride, even if it's a little bumpier than your previous Yukon. It sounds like the new car is a great upgrade with its awesome look and hi-tech features.
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excellent
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I have had a Platinum model for several years and it has been an absolute pleasure to drive, especially on cross country (RV) trips. The magnetic front suspension is both comfortable and quick, and there is plenty of power (we pull a 6,500lb RV.) However, the only drawbacks are the entertainment screens and the fact that there is no spare tire.
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Best decision made! It rides on air, has lots of room, and the 3rd row is removable which is convenient for my catering business. It's also good on fuel and has a lot of features. It's perfect for me!
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Are you having problems with your 2013 Cadillac Escalade?
Furman Kuhn 2024-10-04
This car has had some issues with the fuel system and engine, causing the service engine light to come on three times within a year. Additionally, the interior is not very spacious and some components, such as the center console and tailgate, feel cheap and wobbly. The glove compartment is also quite small and the lumbar support can be heard cracking when inflated. The rear leg a/c did not work and there were some squeaking noises when folding the seats or closing the doors. However, it is important to note that this car is still a good option for those looking for a more affordable SUV. While it may not have the same level of luxury as a BMW or Mercedes, it still offers great value for the price.
Lorenz Torp 2024-06-27
... for something aesthetically pleasing. I purchased a used CPO 2009 Cadillac Escalade with ~53,000 miles at the end of 2014. It was fully loaded and I was so excited to have it. However, as time went on, I started to experience some issues with the car. Thankfully, all repairs were still under warranty, but unfortunately, the warranty is set to expire in a month. I am now seriously considering selling the car to avoid costly repairs. Since I have owned it for almost a year, I have had to get several repairs done, including the heating and ventilation front driver seat repair, front struts replacement, cables to and from battery replacement due to complete electrical system failure while driving, lumbar support driver's seat repair, right driver's side CV boot leak, side cover for moon roof replacement, tire pressure monitoring system constantly going on/off, and now battery draining overnight and auto-up/down on driver side window malfunctioning. The complete electrical failure while driving was the scariest. We experienced a complete electrical system failure while driving twice (i.e. NO POWER STEERING, NO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, NO INJECTION OF FUEL INTO ENGINE). Thankfully, my wife and I were able to pull the vehicle over before an accident occurred. Cadillac replaced the cables going to and from the car battery which has seemingly remedied the issue. There are tons of forums of this occurring and how the NHTSA has not recalled the car because of this boggles my mind. Overall, this car has been a bit of a headache, and I would not recommend it if you value reliability or quality craftsmanship. Unfortunately, it was my wife's dream car, but it has been in the shop more often than not and she has been unable to showcase its most valuable asset: aesthetics. I cannot imagine the cost that we will incur once the CPO warranty expires. For example, the cost to repair the driver's side heated and ventilated seat was just over $1,000. The Cadillac dealership near us charges $150 just to diagnose an issue. I guess this is what you get for a In comparison, I have owned a 2004 Lexus ES330 with 130,000 miles and have only needed to perform routine maintenance such as oil changes and new tires. I have owned it for 3 years, purchasing it with approximately 90,000 miles. I understand the challenges that Cadillac owners may face, and wish you all the best.
Louvenia Deckow 2024-06-20
I returned to GM after a disappointing experience with Range Rover. Both vehicles I owned turned out to be maintenance nightmares within 6 months. Unfortunately, my 2009 ESV has been in the shop twice in the last 6 months. The first time was due to an electronic issue and just yesterday, my transmission failed with only 13k miles on it. This is not a good sign. I hope my dealership can resolve the issue soon.
Roman Littel 2024-05-10
I owned a 2007 Yukon that unfortunately had a lot of problems. There were serious electrical issues that made us feel unsafe driving it with our children. We took it in for repairs about 4 times, but the issues persisted, so we decided to trade it in for an Escalade AWD. However, we were disappointed to find that the Escalade was not as well-built as we had hoped. In fact, it turned out to be the worst vehicle I have ever owned. Within just 8 months, it had to be taken to the shop about 12 times for various problems. The most dangerous issue was the engine cutting off while driving on the interstate. It was a super dangerous vehicle! When I took it in for repairs, there were about 5 other Escalades in the shop for similar problems. Eventually, I decided to purchase a Volvo XC70 loaded and I absolutely love it!