Representative photoEngine repair for a 2012 Cadillac Escalade
Engine repair for the 2012 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
- 11.1 to 16.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
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 2012 Cadillac Escalade for engine repair
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2012 Cadillac Escalade: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 6.0 L | 6.0 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 23 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 19 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,683 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,442 | $3,472 | $4,682 | $4,960 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 2012 Cadillac Escalade
- NHTSA lists 3 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 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (12), air bags (4) and engine (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V051000 | 2021-02-05 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida,... |
| 21V054000 | 2021-02-05 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | 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... |
| 14V827000 | 2014-12-30 | electrical system:ignition | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Cadillac Escalade: Engine repair
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For engine work on the 2012 Cadillac Escalade, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your Escalade and the shop
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Escalade. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Its powertrain is the 6.0L 8-cylinder hybrid with four-wheel drive.
What to send us
You approve the shop's quote before any work. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. 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.
Keep moving meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Good habits for your car
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
What to ask
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Want a price?
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
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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