Representative photoEngine repair for a 2003 Cadillac Escalade
Engine repair for the 2003 Cadillac Escalade: request it and CarmaCars arranges 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
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Cadillac Escalade for engine repair
- 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
Your 2003 Cadillac Escalade needs engine work? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Details the shop needs
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 5.3L 8-cylinder. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Its powertrain is the 5.3L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
You approve the shop's quote before any work. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
A short checklist
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Small things that help
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
One more step
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request engine repair
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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