Cadillac Escalade: Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle's designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain the vehicle's originally designed appearance and safety performance; however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for the vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/ corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty.
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage
repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement
parts. Poorly performed collision r ...
Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your
needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer may have a collision repair
center with GM-trained technician ...
See also:
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts .
Assume that other road users (pedestrians, b ...
Locking and unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
• the doors
• the tailgate
• the fuel filler flap
1 Locks the vehicle
2 Opens/closes the tailgate
3 Unlocks the vehicle
When unlocking, the turn ...
Automatic Level Control
The automatic level control rear suspension comes as a part of the Road Sensing
Suspension. See Road Sensing Suspension .
This type of level control is fully automatic and will provide a bette ...






