10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,750 miles

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problem #2

Jul 012011

Escalade

  • miles
2008 Cadillac Escalade. Consumer states vehicle suddenly caught fire and burned while traveling the consumer stated on June 30, 2011, his wife picked the vehicle up from the dealer after having the windshield wiper fluid heater recall performed, a inoperative lock on one of the doors fixed and an evaluation of the dvd system that wasn't working properly. The dealer claimed the recall was fixed. However, within 24 hours the vehicle caught on fire. The investigator was unable to determine the cause of the fire, because of the extensive fire damage within the dashboard and the lack of physical evidence. An electrical cause, could not be eliminated.

- Mclean, VA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 202009

Escalade

  • 9,500 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. A week prior to the failure, the radio began to turn on and off. The current and failure mileages were 9,500.

- Las Vegas , NV, USA

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