The truth is that you bought a Cadillac for classic style and high-end features. Cadillac is a luxury car brand with name recognition and goods to back up its name.
It’s probably one of the many reasons you opted to buy a 2017 Cadillac Escalade. The Escalade was even named the 2017 Best Luxury Large SUV for Families for 5 straight years. High-end features, a good reputation, and lots of space make this a great SUV to buy, right?
So, now you’re wondering how you have these issues when you thought you were buying this highly regarded SUV.
Wondering about Cadillac Escalade recalls and worried your 2017 Cadillac is a lemon?
See more lemon law problems for Cadillac Escalade model years: 2019 2020. 2021
Cadillac Escalade Recalls and Potential Problems
There are several problems you might be facing with your Cadillac Escalade. There are a few recalls for the vehicle.
One recall involves the front airbags. The front airbags or seat belt pretensions may fail to deploy. This is an obvious Cadillac safety issue.
The second recall is also a clear safety issue. It involves the hydraulic pump that works to function the brake assist safety feature. The issue is that there is a decrease in pressure in the pump making the driver have to work harder and causing greater stop distances for the vehicle.
Finally, one of the biggest concerns for Escalade owners is the ongoing class-action lawsuit for General Motors involving transmission issues in many GM vehicles. This lawsuit includes a long list of Chevrolets, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles including the 2017 Escalade.
The lawsuit involves vehicles with an 8-speed automatic transmission and it suggests there is something faulty with the transmission which makes the vehicles who have it to shake, shudder, or jerk when slowing down or speeding up.
Are you facing any of these problems or some others and you can’t get them resolved?
What Is the Lemon Law?
Lemon laws are regulations, that vary from state to state, that protect consumers when they have a product with chronic problems. The lemon laws typically apply to vehicles or products where the problems take away the value of safety. Lemon laws can protect if the defect in the vehicle (or product) impacts its:
- Use
- Safety
- Value
The key is that after a reasonable number of attempts, it’s still not fixable, the lemon laws can kick in. Of course, no manufacturer will want to just admit they have created a product that’s a lemon.
Call Your Lemon Lawyer
If you start to get concerned your vehicle is a lemon, it’s important you have good records of the issues. You will want to be able to show the problems over a period of time and your efforts to get them fixed. It will also be necessary to show how despite your attempts, there was no success.
You will need an experienced lawyer who understands the intricacies of the PA Lemon Law and NJ Lemon Law to help you navigate this fight.
Get the Help You Need for Your 2017 Cadillac Escalade Problems
2017 Cadillac Escalade problems are frustrating and surely have you fed up. You bought a luxury vehicle with a strong reputation for quality. You certainly didn’t expect to find yourself facing all these problems.
If you need help from an experienced lemon law lawyer, we can help. Contact us today to set up a consultation to discuss your case.
