Representative photoEmissions test for a 2003 Cadillac Escalade
Emissions test for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 16.8 to 18.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
- Length
- 5.64 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Cadillac Escalade for emissions test
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2003 Cadillac Escalade: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.3 L | 6.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (US) | 14 | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 17 | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,800 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $5,208 | $5,612 |
| Dimension | Escalade Esv 4dr Suv Awd |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.64 m (222 in) |
| Width | 2.00 m (79 in) |
| Height | 1.92 m (76 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3.30 m (130 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,649 kg (5,840 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Cadillac Escalade
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 109 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (32), service brakes (31) and steering (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V163000 | 2005-04-22 | seat belts:rear/other | ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT,... |
| 04V129000 | 2004-03-17 | structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER. |
| 04V045000 | 2004-02-04 | service brakes, hydraulic | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE. |
| 03V037000 | 2003-02-06 | structure:body:door:hinge and attachments | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH FOUR WELDS ON THE REAR DOOR UPPER HINGE. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, ONE OR TWO OF THE WELDS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION. |
| 02V224000 | 2002-08-12 | electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables | CERTAIN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT A POWER STEERING BRACKET TO SECURE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE, ALLOWING THE CABLE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEERING SHAFT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Escalade
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For an emissions test on the 2003 Cadillac Escalade, we connect you with a trusted shop. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Your car, your notes
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Escalade. The engine is the 5.3L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
Our part and the shop's part
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Keep moving meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Getting a clear quote
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Small things that help
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
Ask us
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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