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2000 Cadillac Escalade

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Escalade.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Cadillac Escalade is an SUV equipped with an automatic four-speed transmission and an engine requiring five quarts of 5W-30 API oil, yielding an EPA-estimated 11 city and 15 highway mpg for a combined 13 mpg. Beyond its unrefined efficiency, the vehicle's ownership record is marred by four recalls and 85 total owner complaints, with hydraulic service brakes emerging as the primary area of concern. When situated within the model's broader complaint history spanning 1999 to 2026, this model year sits far closer to the problematic 2007 peak of 285 complaints than the historically reliable 2001 low of just three, cementing the 2000 Escalade as an early and notably troubled chapter in the lineage.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy11/15/13 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 19210286. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter19210286
Engine air filter25168081 alt 25168082
Fuel filter25314890 alt 25171792
Spark plug12681665
Front wiper blades93441742
Serpentine belt19244955 alt 12564763

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.6 in
Overall width77.2 in
Overall height74.4 in
Wheelbase117.7 in
Curb weight5578 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined11 / 15 / 13 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Escalade of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.20 sec — 1999 SUV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1999SUV 5.7L V810.20 sec17.60 sec255 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity8.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt
Power Steering FluidUSE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Engine Valve Cover Bolts9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)81.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket70.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle70.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket70.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub165 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.00-3.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity8.00-11.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number78
Optional BCI Cranking Performance690 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure6
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket15 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Drum Runout Limit0.006 in
Drum Nominal Diameter10 in / 11.15 in / 13 in
Drum Maximum Machining10.05 in / 11.21 in / 13.06 in
Drum Discard at-or-over10.09 / 11.24 / 13.09
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in / 0.0005 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 15,000 miUnderbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Wheel Bearing (repack)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Escalade sits at the start of the first generation, with 85 complaints and 343 TSBs—a notable jump from the 1999 model's 50 complaints and 111 TSBs, but far below the 2002 peak of 149 complaints and 628 TSBs. The 2000 model year shows a spike in early-life issues, particularly in service brakes, fuel system, and electrical components, and it logged 10 crash and 4 fire complaints. While the 2001 model saw a dramatic drop to just 3 complaints, the 2000 year appears to be part of a problematic early arc that worsened through 2003 before improving. Given this pattern, the 2000 is a riskier buy than the 2001, but not as troubled as the 2002–2003 models; proceed only with a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the top complaint areas.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
343
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
85
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 4 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 85 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Electrical System7
Tires6
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Air Bags5
Seats4
Vehicle Speed Control4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E026000Exterior LightingReported 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL… Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

06E043000Fuel System, GasolineReported 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 343 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP4723J2024-10-25Electrical SystemThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT5099H2024-09-12Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5099H2024-09-12Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
General Communication2024-08-26Electrical SystemVehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It…
24-NA-1412024-07-24Power TrainGM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Escalade take?

5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Escalade have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Escalade get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 15 highway / 13 combined mpg.