Model overview

The Escalade EXT is a full-size SUV produced by Cadillac, the luxury division of General Motors. It debuted alongside its twin, the Chevrolet Avalanche, in 2001 as a 2002 model. It highlights a "Convert-a-Cab" pickup bed that can be extended into the truck's cab. Similar to the Avalanche, the EXT has four doors and accommodation for five. 

The Escalade EXT (based on the Cadillac Escalade) was designed as a close rival to the abandoned Lincoln Blackwood, a pickup truck based on the Ford F-150. It had contended with the Lincoln Mark LT (presently abandoned in North America), another F-150-based pickup truck launched in 2005.

The EXT and the Avalanche were abandoned after the 2013 model year because of slow sales. The Escalade EXT was accessible in North America, and the Middle East (excluding Israel).

The last Cadillac Escalade EXT from 2013 comes in three trim levels: Base, Luxury, and Premium. All trims are powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine that delivers 403 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque paired to a  six-speed automatic transmission in all-wheel drive.

Cadillac Escalade EXT known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Cadillac Escalade EXT are:

• Check Engine Light caused by Gas Cap Problem
• Speedometer or Other Instrument Panel Gauge May Run Intermittently
• Steering Wheel Position Sensor May Break
• Daytime Running Lights are likely to Burn Out
• Heating, AC Temperature, and Air Delivery Mode Door Actuators May Break

Cadillac Escalade Ext PDF owner manual

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