This 1999 Cadillac Escalade factory service and repair manual is built around this exact year, engine and trim, so the specs and procedures inside are the ones Cadillac published for this truck rather than an approximation pulled from a later Escalade generation.
Engines covered
- 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 1999 Escalade. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year, most tied to aftermarket replacement parts rather than factory equipment. Certain replacement corner lamps, turn signals and headlights sold without amber side reflectors leave the vehicle poorly illuminated, risking a crash without warning. A batch of replacement fuel filters can seat their O-ring incorrectly at the connector, allowing a fuel leak that can ignite in the presence of an ignition source. Certain replacement oil filters made with a gasket that grows more pliable under heat and pressure can seal inadequately and leak engine oil, again with fire risk. Units fitted with a floor-mounted video entertainment center may not meet fuel spillage requirements in a crash, and the right front passenger restraint system on some units does not meet neck extension requirements in a crash. Owners have filed 50 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From tracing a fuel line leak to inspecting seat belt webbing or servicing the 5.7L V8, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1999 Escalade.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS MAY NOT MEET THE NECK E
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TRAY INSERT ON THE TOP OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE TR
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
Service Update Bulletin (Labor Codes Added). Certain vehicles may have a condition where the engine control module (ECM) software allows the Auto Stop to occur at a state of charge below 65%. Auto Stop is supposed to be inhibited at 65% to
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form o
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form o
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's
Showing the 8 most recent of 79 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THIS VEHICLE DESIGNED PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CAUSED INJURIES TO PASSENGER WHEN STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS
I HAVE 1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE WITH ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS, THIS IS DUE TO CORROSION BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE ABS SENSOR AND WHEEL HUB HOUSING. GM REPLACED MANY OF THESE AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMERS
WHILE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING THE SEAT HEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING A HOLE IN THE SEAT. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WARMER MALFUNCTIONED AND BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER. SHE ALSO WAS BURNED ON THE BACK OF HER LE
Showing the 5 most serious of 46 complaints filed with NHTSA.
