5.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,000 miles

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problem #1

Jun 102008

Escalade

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. While driving between 30-40 mph with the automatic headlights activated, the high beam (flash to pass) feature suddenly engaged to warn opposing drivers of an animal in the roadway. The high beam (flash to pass) feature was functional whenever the automatic headlight feature was deactivated by manually turning off the headlights and flashing the high beams. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. They stated that the high beam (flash to pass) feature was operating as the manufacturer designed. The technician recommended that the manufacturer be notified of the issue. The manufacturer investigated the issue and stated that the component was operating to their satisfaction. In addtion, the rain tracker automatic windshield wipers sensor failed to operate properly in precepitation or mist. The authorized dealer was unable to replace the sensor. The failure mileage was 17,000 and current mileage was 47,000.

- Darnestown, MD, USA

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