2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT - Reliability

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Base Crew Cab Pickup (6.0L V8 AWD 4-speed Automatic 5.2 ft. Bed)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT by Identifix

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pressure Regulator (6.6L Duramax Diesel engine) and failure of the Crankshaft Position Sensor (gasoline powered engines only) and a periodic problem is failure of the Catalytic Converters (on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only). The cost to replace the Fuel Pressure Regulator for the Duramax Diesel is estimated at $440.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $91.11 for parts and $91.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Catalytic Converters is $740.00 for parts and $214.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Left Front Axle Seal. The cost to replace the Left Front Axle Seal is estimated at $17.00 for parts and $72.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		Occasional problems on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor or Wheel Speed Sensor Harness. Failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor can cause false cycling of the Antilock Brake System (ABS). The cost to replace the Wheel Speed Sensor is $124.79 for parts and $104.00 for labor per side. The cost to replace the Wheel Speed Sensor Harness is estimated at $120.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder. Failure of the Ignition Switch and Lock Cylinder may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder is estimated at $38.62 for parts and $71.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Cadillac Escalade EXT by Identifix

	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
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Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT by Identifix

Reliability History for Cadillac Escalade EXT by Identifix

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