Cadillac Escalade 3

Production of the third generation Cadillac Escalade began in 2007. Like its predecessor, the Escalade was built on a common platform with the cheaper Chevrolet Tahoe. Production of the SUV was carried out in Texas (USA), and for the Russian market was organized large-assembly at the Kaliningrad “Autotor”. The American SUV is a symbol of excess. The bulky body is richly decorated with chrome, and the headlights, as before, have a characteristic vertical orientation. The impressive dimensions hide a spacious, comfortable and quiet interior. Three adults can easily fit on the back of the sofa. The lowest seats in the farthest range provide only a basic level of comfort. Already in the initial configuration, three-zone climate control, heating of the front and rear side seats are provided. Parking will be facilitated by a parking sensor and a rear view camera (optional). In addition to the usual version with a length of 5.1 meters, the extended ones were offered - ESV and 4-door pickup EXT. Both versions were not officially sold in Russia. In the NHTSA national crash tests, Escalade earned 5 stars for front and side impacts. The overall score was lowered to 4 stars due to the high probability of rollover. All cars are equipped with front side airbags, side curtains covering all three rows of seats, as well as StabiliTrak stabilization system, which prevents rollover.

Engines

Under the hood of the Cadillac Escalade you can find a 6.2-liter V8 with a capacity of 400-409 hp. The Vortec engine has only one camshaft and 16 valves. At the same time, the engine is made of aluminum and is equipped with a mechanism for changing the phases of gas distribution. The camshaft is set in motion by a chain. After 100-150 thousand km, the engine supports are handed over (5-9 thousand rubles). Sometimes the bolts of the exhaust collector break off, and the throttle valve fails (3000 rubles). On age-old cars, ignition coils (2-4 thousand rubles), high-voltage wires and a fuel pump (17,000 rubles) will require attention. A little later, the mount rots, and the thermal skin of the exhaust collector falls off, protecting the wires and coils from overheating (3-4 thousand rubles). There is a more serious problem - wear of the camshaft liners. It is typical for representatives of 2007-2009 with the L92 and L9H engines. The latter was used for a short period of time for the 2009 Escalade model year. The disease can occur after 150-250 thousand km, but it does not affect all cars. Characteristic symptoms: drop in oil pressure, error P0011 and characteristic knocking. For repairs will need about 150-250 thousand rubles. In 2010, the unit with the index L94 began to be installed. It is slightly different in hardware and settings. In particular, the program of management of the gas distribution coupling was changed. It is turned off when the pressure of the oil drops, which allows you to reduce the load on the camshaft and avoid unpleasant consequences. A hybrid version of the SUV was also available abroad. But in Russia, such cars have not gained popularity.

Transmission

The engine was combined only with the 6-speed hydromechanics of the GM 6L80. The box is pretty reliable. Its oil is contaminated quite quickly, so it requires updating every 40-50 thousand km. After 4-5 years, sometimes the tubes of cooling of automatic transmission oil leak. 5-8 thousand rubles will be required for replacement.

Most often, machines of 2007-2008 come to the service. Frictions, bag pistons, pump, hydrotransformer, hydroblock and solenoids wear out. In the boxes of 2007, the drum body often cracked. For the overhaul of the automatic transmission will require about 100-120 thousand rubles.

The SUV in the US market could be both all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. For the Russian market, only versions with all-wheel drive were offered.

After 150-200 thousand km, the crosses of the driveshaft can be worn, and the leak of galls is detected.

Bridges rarely require repair. In the transfer no, no, and wear the chain and stars - there is a crack when you sharply press the gas pedal. The cost of replacement is about 40 000 rubles.

Walking

Escalade keeps a straight line well, but active cornering is contraindicated. The steering wheel is poorly informative, the body rolls are large, and the brakes lack efficiency - besides, they quickly overheat. There is only one suspension - with adjustable shock absorbers MRC (Magnetic Ride Control), automatically adjusting to the nature of the road. However, the SUV does not hide bumps too well, especially at low speeds. According to many owners, only copies from the American market filter irregularities at the proper level. In 2010, Cadillac adjusted the shock absorber management program. The service life of shock absorbers is 100-150 thousand km. The original rack will cost 30-35 thousand rubles. You can find conventional shock absorbers - for 11-15 thousand rubles. But then you will have to programmatically disable the MRC system or install deceptions. At the same time, it is necessary to replace the rear springs with reinforced ones (13,000 per pair), since the shock absorbers behind are assembled with pneumatic cylinders. Rear air cylinders are designed to maintain a given ground clearance, regardless of the load. In addition to the airbags themselves, the pneumonia compressor can also fail. In particular, due to the entry of dust and dirt through the air intake. To avoid this, specialized services offer the installation of a filter, or display the intake in the car. The compressor may also become silent due to faulty wiring or oxidation of the contacts. Double transverse arms are used on the front axle, and a continuous bridge on five levers is installed at the rear.

Other problems and malfunctions

When searching for Cadillac Esacalade, you should pay attention to the VIN number that is embossed on the frame. Sometimes corrosion eats it. Copies from the American continent have one number located on the right side in the area of the back bracket of the threshold. On Kaliningrad cars on the frame is stuffed another number - in the area of the right front door. However, there are SUVs without VIN numbers on the frame, but in the documents it must be indicated. The body resists corrosion quite well. But the paint coating is rather quickly overgrown with chips. It is not distinguished by durability and chromium. The influence of time is subject to door handles, which can fall apart if you pull behind them stronger. Many owners notice the roll of the body on the left side. The reason is because the left side is heavier. Retractable rapids need regular maintenance, otherwise they will soon sour. After 150-200 thousand km can surrender the electric drive thresholds (30 000 rubles for the original and 15 000 rubles for the analogue). Failures of electrical equipment on ageing machines are not uncommon. The wiring is old (rotting) or rubbed. Contact connectors also fail. As a result, the temperature readings of the coolant begin to jump, communication with MRC shock absorbers is lost, the starter fails, seat heating and other equipment is heated. Due to the ingress of water and dirt after 200-250 thousand km, sometimes the control units of the fuel pump and suspension located under the bottom die. Aggressive environment does not spare and tubes rear contour air conditioner (16-20 thousand rubles).

Engines

• Sometimes the bolts of the exhaust collector break off, and the throttle valve fails (3000 rubles).
• A little later, the mount rots, and the thermal skin of the exhaust collector falls off, protecting the wires and coils from overheating (3-4 thousand rubles).
• There is a more serious problem - wear of the camshaft liners.
• Characteristic symptoms: drop in oil pressure, error P0011 and characteristic knocking.
• For repairs will need about 150-250 thousand rubles.

Transmission

• After 4-5 years, sometimes the tubes of cooling of automatic transmission oil leak. 5-8 thousand rubles will be required for replacement.
• In the boxes of 2007, the drum body often cracked.
• For the overhaul of the automatic transmission will require about 100-120 thousand rubles.
• Km can wear crosses of the driveshaft, and the leak of the glands is detected.

Walking

• At the same time, it is necessary to replace the rear springs with reinforced ones (13,000 per pair), since the shock absorbers behind are assembled with pneumatic cylinders.
• km meets the back half axis of the rear bridge.

Other problems and malfunctions

• When searching for Cadillac Esacalade, you should pay attention to the VIN number that is embossed on the frame. Sometimes corrosion eats it.
• The body resists corrosion quite well.
• Failures of electrical equipment on ageing machines are not uncommon.
• The wiring is old (rotting) or rubbed. Contact connectors also fail.
• As a result, the temperature readings of the coolant begin to jump, communication with MRC shock absorbers is lost, the starter fails, seat heating and other equipment is heated.
• The electric drive of the trunk door ceases to function due to the oxidation of contacts inside the button (1 200 rubles), the failure of the tip (1 000 rubles) or the drive itself (about 7 000 rubles).
• Sooner or later, the front impact sensor (9-14 thousand) fails.
• To avoid problems on already released machines, official dealers either turned off the system, simply removing the fuse, or completely dismantled it.

The Cadillac is an unusual car. If you like giant SUVs, if you are not embarrassed by high fuel consumption and a huge transportation tax, then Escalade is a good choice.

• Engines: Sometimes the bolts of the exhaust manifold break off, and the throttle valve fails (3 000 rubles).
• Transmission: After 4-5 years, sometimes the cooling tubes of automatic transmission oil leak. 5-8 thousand rubles will be required for replacement.
• Chasing: km meets the back half axis of the rear bridge.
• Other problems and malfunctions: When searching for a Cadillac Esacalade, you should pay attention to the VIN number that is embossed on the frame. Sometimes corrosion eats it.

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