Does the 2000 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Cadillac Escalade, the most recent reported on June 7, 2000 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Escalade?

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (9).

How many 2000 Cadillac Escalade complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 71 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Cadillac Escalade recalls and problems

1 recall and 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Cadillac Escalade.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Cadillac Escalade recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly

NHTSA campaign 00V153000 · reported June 7, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 4,300 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, equipped with a floor mounted rosen video entertainment center, fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." due to the method of installation of the video entertainment center by the installed, the vehicle may not meet the fuel spillage requirements of the standard in a vehicle crash.
The risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix: If the entertainment center is installed on the right-hand side (passenger side), no correction is required. If the entertainment center is installed on the left-hand side (driver side), the dealer will remove and reinstall the entertainment center with a revised attachment bracket. The dealer will also inspect, and if necessary, replace the fuel return line.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes, hydraulic11
Fuel system, gasoline9
Air bags7
Electrical system7
Engine and engine cooling5
Power train5
Steering5
Structure4
Tires4
Vehicle speed control4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Feb 20, 2023 · Seats · fire reported
My drivers side heated seat burned when initiated switch after a while. I felt extreme heat while driving and turned off seat heating switch. I did not take to dealer for further inspection. I seen on a forum someone else had the same issue

Mar 3, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · 167,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL STARTED TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED…

Nov 13, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system · 159,855 miles
FUEL TANK BEGINS LEAKING WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE

Nov 2, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system · 99,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…

Sep 10, 2015 · Service brakes · 71,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ABS WOULD ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATE CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PULSATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…

Escalade model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	1	71	9	3
2001	0	3	0	1
2002	1	115	12	7
2003	4	81	4	4

Across all years, the 2007 Escalade has the most complaints (230). All Cadillac Escalade years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Cadillac Escalade have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Cadillac Escalade, the most recent reported on June 7, 2000 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Escalade?: Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (9).
How many 2000 Cadillac Escalade complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 71 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 20, 2023.