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Cadillac Escalade Trouble Spots

Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for the Cadillac Escalade. Their findings are listed below and the need for Cadillac Escalade EXT vehicle extended warranties is evident. While Cadillac makes a wonderful luxury SUV vehicle, we were surprised at the frequent repair visits needed during ownership.

Cadillac Escalade EXT vehicle extended warranties will protect against the GM factory labor rate increases too. As many of us already know, Cadillac service facilities have the most expensive labor rates, all in an attempt to keep the best shop mechanics under the same roof. Cadillac parts prices are near the highest in the industry too. There is a price to pay for riding in style with an automobile like this

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Additional Problems:

Audio system: When using a portable music player (e.g. iPod) there may be noise in the car's speakers whenever the vehicle's power adapter is used and a ground loop isolator (from Radio Shack) is required between the device and the power outlet to prevent the noise. (2007-08)

Coolant leak: Coolant (antifreeze and water) may leak from near the rear of the vehicle due to a clip in the coolant line connector breaking. (2005-07)

Coolant leak: A drive belt pulley may rub a hole in the radiator vent hose resulting in a coolant leak and possible overheating. (2007)

Electrical problem: Numerous electrical problems (door locks, power windows, speakers, courtesy lights etc.) may quit working because a wiring harness gets damaged by the seat belt. (2007)

None: The backup (rear vision) camera quits working due to an electrical connector coming loose. (2007)

None: The DVD monitors in the front seat headrests may quit working because the video feed cable comes loose requiring installation of cable clamps. (2007-08)

Oil leak: An oil leak at the oil pressure sensor may cause the low oil light to come on and oil level to become low. (2006-07)

Seat: The third row seats may be difficult to fold down due to excessive slack in their release cable. (2007-08)

Wipers: The rear wiper may get damage or ripped off in automatic car washes due to the design of the wiper blade stop; a redesigned part is available. (2007)

Wipers: The one-piece wiper blades may streak when driving at slow speeds because they do not press firmly enough and should be traditional, bridge style blades. (2007-08)