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2005 Cadillac Escalade Reliability Rating
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
A periodic problem with this vehicle is failure of the Catalytic Converter. The cost to repair the Catalytic Converter is estimated at $465.00 and $130.00 for labor. These prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Minimal Problems
Moderate Problems
Significant Problems
Moderate Problems
