#2019 Cadillac Escalade Changes
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aiautos · 2 years ago
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1st: 1988 Grand Bazaar Generation 4 2nd: 1999 Grand Bazaar Generation 5 3rd: 2007 Grand Bazaar Generation 6 4th: 2019 Grand Bazaar Generation 8 Not shown: 2013 Grand Bazaar Generation 7
Cadillac continued to make pickup trucks well throughout the coming years, each one improving upon the last and selling considerably better. The designs would evolve and change with automotive trends of the time, but they never quite lost their signature "Cadillac Blockiness." We've also detected a slight anomaly in the generations: it appears that the 2013 Grand Bazaar Generation 7 was identical to what we in this universe know as the Cadillac Escalade EXT, which is why it's not shown here in this photo roll. As a result of this change, however, this means that what we know as the Escalade was actually called the Grand Bazaar SUV. Aside from the name change, the Grand Bazaar SUV is practically identical to the Escalade in terms of design and specifications.
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autonationx · 9 months ago
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Cadillac Escalade Years to Avoid
While opinions on specific model years can vary, there are some common issues reported by owners and automotive experts for certain Cadillac Escalade model years. It's important to note that these issues may not be universal, and individual experiences can vary. Additionally, manufacturers often make updates and improvements in later model years. To learn more interesting facts about the BMW 7 Series visit autonationx.com.
Here are some model years of the Cadillac Escalade that have been mentioned for potential issues:
First Generation (1999-2000): The initial model years of any vehicle may have more teething issues as manufacturers work out bugs and improve designs.
Early 2000s: Some owners of Escalades from the early 2000s reported issues with the transmission and various electrical components. It's advisable to check the maintenance history and look for any signs of these problems.
2007 and 2014 Model Years: These years saw significant updates and changes. The 2007 model introduced a more powerful engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. The 2014 model brought about a complete redesign with improved interior quality and technology. However, the first year of a redesign can sometimes have unexpected issues, so some caution might be warranted.
2015-2017: Some users reported issues with the Cue infotainment system in these years. The system can be slow or unresponsive, and updates might be necessary.
2015-2018: In these model years, there were recalls related to issues with the power-adjustable pedals, seat heaters, and airbags. It's essential to check whether these recalls were addressed if you're considering a used Escalade from these years.
2018-2019: Some owners reported problems with the transmission, so it's recommended to check for any service records related to transmission issues.
However, I can provide you with some general advice on how to research and identify potential issues with specific model years.
Consumer Reports and J.D. Power: These organizations conduct reliability and customer satisfaction surveys. Checking their reports for the specific model years you're interested in can give you insights into common problems.
Online Forums: Car forums, such as those on Edmunds, Reddit, or dedicated Cadillac forums, often have discussions about common issues and owner experiences. Participating in these forums or just reading through existing threads can provide valuable information.
Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs): Checking for recalls and TSBs related to the Cadillac Escalade can help you understand if there are any widespread issues that the manufacturer has recognized and addressed.
Test Drives and Inspections: Before purchasing a used Cadillac Escalade, it's advisable to take it for a thorough test drive and have it inspected by a qualified mechanic. This can help identify any existing or potential issues.
Model Changes: Sometimes, certain model years undergo significant changes, whether in terms of design, features, or mechanics. It's worth researching whether a particular year had a major update, as new technologies or designs may come with their own set of challenges.
It's important to note that these are general trends and not every vehicle from these years will experience these problems. Additionally, manufacturers often address issues with updated models and service bulletins, so it's wise to check if the specific vehicle you're interested in has had any recalls or if the known issues have been addressed.
Always consider having a used vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic before making a purchase. They can provide insights into the current condition of the car and alert you to any potential issues. Additionally, staying informed about recalls and technical service bulletins from the manufacturer is a good practice when researching a specific model year.
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carsthatnevermadeitetc · 4 years ago
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Cadillac Escalade ESV Stretch, 2019, by Becker Automotive Design. Built for Sylvester Stallone, the vehicle is now on sale as “I ordered my Becker ESV for a specific purpose, however my requirement for it has recently changed and I no longer have a need for this beautiful vehicle.” It features a 20 inch stretch and lengthened rear doors with a 5-person rear compartment housing 2 forward facing and 3 rear facing seats. For the forward facing passengers there is a 43 inch screen that can be raised and lowered thus acting as a division between front and rear compartments. The vehicle, which coast Stallone $409,000 has traveled only 1000 miles and is offered for £350,000
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songtoyou · 4 years ago
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Chapter Two: Never Enough
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Would You Call That Love
Pairing: Chris Evans x Raina Morrison (OC) 
Rating: PG to PG-13 (Might be 18+ for some chapters)
Description: There was always one person Chris Evans tended to turn to when he was not in a committed relationship, Raina Morrison. He could confide in her about things going on in his life that he did not feel comfortable talking to his family or close friends about. Chris and Raina were able to establish a way to communicate with one another openly but also being respectful of the other’s time and needs. It was the only constant “relationship” he had, but without all the nonsense of trying to build a life together. A “friends with benefits” situation. However, what happens when Chris starts rethinking his “relationship” with Raina and if either is willing to pursue something more?
Chapter Rating: PG with mild swearing
Warnings: None
Word Count: 3,630
Author’s Note: I hoped those who ‘liked’ the previous chapter enjoys this one as well. I went back and made one little change in the first chapter. No longer is Raina a fan of the Seattle Mariners or Seattle Seahawks, but a Mets/Giants fan. Instead of having Raina grow up in Washington State, she grew up in New York on Long Island. It just made more sense location-wise for her to “closer” to Chris. I also changed something that happened during the summer of 2016 that involved another MCU actor. Let me know what you think. Feedback is always welcomed.
Sadly, I do not know Chris Evans or anyone in his family, and this is just a fictional take on his life. I do not permit this fic to be reposted on other platforms. 
Thank you to @southerngracela​ for your support! :)
*Updated for grammar edits.
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July 2019
"Christopher Robert Evans! Come here!" yelled his mother, Lisa Evans.
"What, Ma?" Chris asked when he entered her kitchen and replied, "Whatever happened? I assure you that it was Scott who did it."
"Would you stop? You aren't in trouble. Sit down for a sec." Lisa told her oldest son. 
Taking a seat at the kitchen table next to his mother, Chris asked, "Why are you on the laptop? You hate using the computer."
"I do, but you need to send Raina some flowers to celebrate her big opening night on Broadway. You were planning on getting her something, right?" inquired Lisa as she turned the laptop over to Chris for him to look through different flower arrangements. 
"Uh…I don't know, Ma. I am sure you will pick out something great."
Lisa gave Chris a knowing look and said, "Chris, you spend more time with Raina than the rest of us. You know her likes and dislikes. Now come on, look at the arrangements and pick which one she would like best."
Chris groaned and turned away from his mother to roll his eyes. His mother's behavior was not unusual to always insinuate that Raina was more than a friend to Chris. Well, she was, but that did not mean his mother had to know all of the dirty details. Despite what people might think of the confessed mama's boy, Chris did not always share everything with Lisa.  
"Don't get her flowers…" Chris began, but Lisa cut him off.
"Chris! Why not?"
"It would be better to get Raina chocolate, cookies, or brownies. Something edible. Just not cupcakes because she doesn't like them. Call them overrated. Trust me. She'd prefer to have food over flowers," informed Chris.
"Great. You choose something for Raina while I give Carly a call. Choose something good," Lisa ordered as she got up from the table and exited the kitchen. 
As Chris perused the website's items, he knew what to get Raina when he saw the object: a personalized gigantic caramel toffee fortune cookie. It was perfect. Not only was it giant, but it was dipped in decadent caramel with fatty toffee bits sprinkled on top and drizzled with dark chocolate. Raina would love it. 
"Ma! Come here and look at this! What do you think?"
Lisa entered the kitchen once again. She was still talking on the phone with Carly.
"Chris, whatever you get, Raina, it will be great."
"What should I put on the card since it is from all of us?" asked Chris with a hint of annoyance in his voice.
"No. Just have it be from you. Scott and I already picked out a nice flower arrangement from the two of us for Raina," Lisa informed Chris nonchalantly and added, "Carly is wondering if you could watch the kids this weekend?"
Chris was amazed at his mother's crafty scheme. She had that way about her. 
"I'll text her that it isn't a problem, and I know what you are doing."
Lisa feigned an innocent look. "What are you talking about?"
Pinching the bridge of his nose and letting out an exasperated sigh, Chris said, "Ma, it isn't like that with Raina, okay. We are just friends. Nothing more. We can't be anything more. It would ruin what we have already. Plus, we both don't necessarily want the same things. She has shared with me that she doesn't see herself having kids. I want kids, someday." 
Lisa put her hands up in mock defeat. She was not going to press Chris press about his hidden feelings for Raina. He was an adult, after all. However, as a mother, it was hard not to step in and help her children no matter what they were dealing with at the time. 
"Just be sure to write something heartfelt and sweet in the gift message," ordered Lisa and got up once again left the kitchen.
Now alone, Chris looked over the textbox space to put his message for Raina's gift. He typed and retyped what to write to her. Taking a deep breath, Chris let his inhibitions go and proceeded to write honestly about how he felt.
Raina,
You bring so much joy and love to my existence. I know it would not be the same If I did not have you in my life. You help keep me centered in this crazy world of ours, and I always know I can count on you if I need anything. I am so proud of you. Your determination, hard work, and motivation in achieving your dreams have always inspired me. Sometimes I wished you could see yourself through my eyes because then you would realize how special you are to me. I hope you know much. I appreciate and love you so much.
Love,
Chris
With the gift now ordered and soon to be on its way, there was no going back. 
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"1, 2, 3, and 4! Turn! Kick leg up! Cross and dip!" shouted the choreographer and added, "Let's do it again from the top!"
Trying to catch her breath, Raina got back into position next to her co-star, Aaron Tveit. The two have been working on this project for the past three years. It amazed them both how everything started at a workshop lab, to a small theater production in Boston, to debut the show on Broadway. It was a dream come true for everyone involved. 
For Raina, it was a check-off on her list of career accomplishments. While Raina had been offered different roles for Broadway productions in the past, she never accepted the offers. She was either too busy promoting and touring for her albums. Or the parts offered merely did not appeal to her. Raina was cautious about particular projects and took her time in making decisions on which to pursue or decline. That would often lead to arguments with people at her record company or management as one or the other would tell Raina that she was not reaching her full potential as a star. But the Long Island native never wanted to be "famous for being famous." She was not the type to freely give out information about her private life to maintain relevancy with the press or fans. She wanted her work to speak for itself.  
A child prodigy gifted in music, Raina has set her sights on impacting the world through song. Her parents, George and Marie, often worried about the precocious little girl when she would hold herself up in her room for hours and hours a day practicing on her guitar or keyboard while jotting down lyrics.
When Raina was 14 years old, she was discovered by her first manager, Jerry Sullivan, at the annual New York State Fair. Jerry was taken aback by the young girl's mature voice as she sang Reba McEntire's classic hits, "Why Haven't I Heard from You" and "Fancy." He immediately introduced himself to Raina and her parents.
Although skeptical, both George and Marie agreed to a formal meeting with Jerry to discuss their daughter's future. After all, they did not want their only child to get screwed over by some conman. Thankfully, Jerry turned out to be legit and had been in the music industry for 20 years as an artists and repertoire (A&R) personnel at Columbia Records.
"Not many talented singers I have seen in all my years in the music have what Raina has. She has 'it' and could go far," said Jerry.
"Oh, I don't want to be famous," little Raina spoke up and continued, "I just want to make music."
Jerry just beamed with happiness, "That is a great answer, little one. You have your priorities. That is important in this industry. You don't ever want to lose sight of why you started in the first place."
"Trust me, I won't," replied Raina with a toothy smile.
Unfortunately, it was hard to remain authentic in the music industry. Too many times, someone would try to mold Raina into who they thought she should be. She never wanted to be placed in a box or confined to one style of music. All Raina ever wanted to be was Raina.
"1, 2, 3, and 4! Turn! Kick leg up! Cross and dip!" repeated the choreographer, "Great job, everyone. Let us take a ten-minute break. Raina and Aaron, they need another costume fitting."
"I swear, I am at a point where I could do the choreography in my sleep," Aaron joked as he walked with Raina to the fitting area.
Raina let out a chuckle, "Isn't that the truth."
With rehearsals finally coming to an end for the day, Raina gathered her belongings, said her goodbyes, and headed home. Thankfully, her Tribeca apartment was only 15 minutes away from the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Frank, Raina's driver, greeted her as he opened the black Cadillac Escalade's back door.
"How were rehearsals today, Miss Raina?" 
"Not too bad," Raina shared with her driver, "I think once the show is finally open to the public, everything will be…a lot easier to handle."
"You're going to be great. The previews of the show went very well, as you mentioned," Frank reminded Raina and asked, "Who you got coming to see you on opening night? I'm taking my wife and youngest daughter to see it before she heads off to school in late August."
It was not uncommon for Frank and Raina to have an easy rapport with one another. Frank was a talker, while Raina was quieter and preferred to listen to his stories about growing up in Queens or his family that consisted of a loving wife and three daughters. Despite enjoying Frank's company, Raina knew that she still had to keep herself wary and not allow herself to be caught off guard. Sadly, her past experiences when allowing others into her world, both private and public, left her feeling burned. Raina learned how to be a master at changing the subject from herself to the other person prying into her personal life. 
"Aw! That is wonderful. Where is Alisha headed off to again? Cornell?" asked Raina while thinking, 'Hook line and sinker.'
"Brown University in Providence. Got a full academic scholarship."
"That's wonderful. At least your daughter won't be too far from home. I kind of wish I went to college but never had the time with everything else going on."
"Oh, come on now. I'd say you turned out well. Not everyone needs to go to college to be successful. With Alisha, she always had her sights on pursuing a career in archaeology. By attending Brown, she will have access to the best research and educators the country has to offer."
"Well, if she is anything like her father, then she's got the charms to take the world by storm."
When Frank finally reached the building of Raina's apartment, he proceeded to step out to open her door, but she stopped him and said, "I got it, Frank."
"You sure?" he questioned. 
"Yeah. Tell your wife and daughter I said 'hello.' Bye, Frank. See you tomorrow."
"Okay. Have a nice night, Raina."
Upon entering the apartment building, Raina was greeted by the concierge, Winston.
"Hi, Winston. How are you?" asked Raina to make polite conversation as she strode into the lobby.
"Very well, ma'am. Thank you for asking."
Raina cringed at being referred to as "ma'am" despite being two-decades younger than Winston; however, she knew he was only polite and professional. Stopping by to check her mail at the cluster of mailboxes, there was only advertisements and bills. Closing the mailbox with a loud sigh, Raina walked towards the elevator to head up to her penthouse apartment. 
The Tribeca apartment was such a great find as the penthouse had its own intimate and homey feel. The condo's main floor greeted guests with an open space kitchen-living room area with a fireplace and powder room. Floor-to-ceiling arched windows dominated the living room, allowing natural light to seep through in the morning and afternoon. Overall, it was ample space for when Raina wanted to entertain her close friends. She was able to accommodate overnight guest stays with two sky-lighted bedrooms with one main bathroom. One floor up was where the master suite was located with floor-to-ceiling French doors that led to a landscaped terrace that included a hot tub, outdoor kitchen, along with fantastic sunset and nighttime views of the Tribeca skyline. 
It was a place where Raina felt at home and safe from the prying eyes of the paparazzi or overzealous admirers. Thankfully, the majority of Raina's fans respected her privacy and knew the importance of boundaries.
Unfortunately, only Raina's name was associated with fellow celebrities that things could get out of hand and overrun with speculations. For instance, in the early years of her friendship with Chris, both fandoms speculated if they were more than friends. Whereas with the media, they were relentless in their prying for more information about the two stars. Luckily, it was a dilemma that the two friends worked hard to overcome. The bond that grew between Chris and Raina was not something either experienced with other people. It was unique in how relatively normal both felt around each other. There were no pretenses the friends had to follow or any egos getting in the way. 
Sad that the same could not have been applied to Raina's last relationship. The media scrutiny and the online abuse/harassment from the actor's fanbase became too much for Raina to handle that she eventually had to end the relationship prematurely. It was not something that she wanted to do as she cared for the man very much. He was sweet, charming, handsome, and treated Raina with respect. He became someone Raina could confide in outside of her inner circle. She was lucky to have met him at President Barack Obama's final White House Correspondents' Dinner back in April 2016. 
'What might have been? Where would my life be if I had stayed with Tom?' Raina often thought.
After taking a quick shower, Raina changed into baggy sweats and a fitted tank top. Stretching out on the couch, she searched through Netflix and selected season five of Schitt's Creek to watch. It was her go-to show that she liked to watch at the end of the day. The crazy antics of the Rose family always helped her relax and ease her anxious mind. 
"Oh, David Rose, you are a precious little bean, wrapped in uncertainty and apprehension about the world, aren't you? I connect with you on a spiritual level," Raina commented to herself.  
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Chris was a bag of nerves ever since he ordered Raina that gift. It was not so much the gift that was causing him to have anxiety, but the message inside the present. 
He let it all out in that gift message and was mostly worried about what Raina would make of his words. For instance, would she read them and express the same sentiment, revealing that Chris's feelings were more profound than mere friends. However, what if Chris's words caused her to be upset and that she would not be able to return his feelings in fear of losing their friendship. 
'Or she just doesn't love you the way you might want her to,' thought Chris apprehensively.  
Now, Chris was beginning to worry that he might have overstepped his boundaries with Raina. 'Why did you have to go and develop deeper feelings for her. I knew our whole friends with benefits wasn't a good idea. 
Nothing good ever comes from that arrangement,' he scolded himself while taking Dodger out for a walk on his property. Chris hoped that the cool night air would help relieve the tension and worry he was feeling. It was either a walk or a cigarette, and he promised both his mother and Raina that he would no longer partake in the nasty habit. 
The dynamic of Chris and Raina's friendship was a unique one. She was one of the very few that Chris allowed in his world. Over the years, Raina had become acquainted with his close friends from Massachusetts and individual family members outside of his mother, father, brother, and sisters. It was not unusual for Raina to attend one of his Uncle Mike's campaign rallies. That always got the fans on social media talking and wondering if there was something more than friendship between the two. 
Chris and Raina's responses were always the same, "We are just friends." It was their go-to answer for years.
It was not until mid-2014 when they decided to add a new element to their friendship: sex. 
What started as a fun hookup turned into a full-fledged agreement. For Chris, it was liberating to be with someone sexually with no strings attached. For Raina, she felt safe and comfortable with Chris. There was genuine respect and trust the two had for one another that when sex added to the mix, it did not cause a lot of complications, surprisingly. They took the time to set guidelines and go over expectations that both could abide by and not ruin the aspect of their friendship. 
Their guidelines included:
Be transparent with one another as possible. Be open to compromises.
Be open to communicating with your partner.
Never be judgmental.
Be open about what is off-limits and what is acceptable. 
Conversations or decisions cannot be one-sided.
Make sure each partner is on the same page.
Check-in with one another. Ask each other about how things are going and how the individual is feeling about the arrangement.
Develop a PR strategy for when friends or family members ask questions about the status of your relationship.
Ground rules: staying over is optional, breakfast in the morning is acceptable, no booty calls as it demeans the overall friendship, and friend-dates are suitable.
Even when Chris was in a serious relationship with Minka or Jenny, he could revert to his non-sexual friendship with Raina. Chris never quite understood how Raina could adapt so quickly whenever he had a new romantic partner. He honestly would not know how he would react if Raina showed up one day with a boyfriend on her arm. 
'Liar! You'd flip your shit!' Chris thought, which he did when Raina was rumored to be dating fellow MCU actor Tom Hiddleston back in 2016. Both had been photographed together numerous times during outings and events.
'Six-months of Hell,' Chris bitterly referred that time. 
The crazy thing about that time is that Raina did not share anything with him about her relationship with Tom. She kept it all to herself even after they broke up. 
"Why does she keep that part of her life secret from me?" Chris asked himself as he walked up the steps on his front porch with Dodger following suit.
"Because it is none of your business how Raina's relationships go down," a voice spoke up, startling Chris.
"Holy shit, Scott! What the fuck are you doing out here?" yelled Chris as he stood in front of his little brother. 
Scott replied with a shit-eating grin on his face, "Just getting some fresh air and enjoying the sunset. What have you been up to?"
"Don't change the subject. Why do you automatically assume I am talking about Raina? For all you know, I could have been referring to Shanna," Chris retorted back defiantly as he crossed his arms over his chest and leaned back against the porch railing. 
However, Scott was not falling for what his brother was trying to sell. "Don't bullshit a bullshitter, Chris," Scott reprimanded and continued, "I know you and Raina have had a friend with benefits situation going on for the last five years. Of course, only when neither of you was in relationships with other people, that is."
"How the fuck did you know about that?" questioned Chris. His eyes looked like they were about to pop out of his head.
"Well, I had my speculations, but your reaction just now confirmed everything. What the fuck were thinking. Nothing good comes out of a friend with benefits relationship. Hell, I could have told you that while also saving you the eventual heartbreak that will eventually happen. So again, I ask, what the fuck were you thinking?" 
Letting out a huge sigh, Chris moved to sit next to Scott on the porch swing. "I was thinking…that this is someone who I love and care about, you know. At first, the arrangement was, I don't want to say that it was just for fun. With Raina, it felt like a natural progression for our friendship. I don't know. I guess maybe…"
"You hoped that it could turn into something more down the road," Scott finished for his brother. 
"Yeah. I felt we were getting to that point, but Raina kept pulling back, you know. Like, she was too scared to move in that direction with me,' Chris confessed as he leaned back on the porch swing. 
Scott continued to stare at Chris as he contemplated what to say next. He felt terrible for his older brother and realized Chris's dilemma.
"I wish I could give you some sage advice, but honestly, I am at a loss on what you should do. Raina is special to you. To all of us. But, no one can deny that she has always had a little hold on your heart. The sad thing is that I don't think the poor thing fully understands the effect she has on you. All I can say is to tread carefully. Don't do anything rash," advised Scott and got up to go into the house.
'Too late.' Chris thought to himself. 
"Fuck it! I need a cigarette." 
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countryinkasaremored · 4 years ago
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2019 Cadillac XT4 First Drive Review | Fashionably late.  The 2019 Cadillac XT4 compact crossover debuted in New York, Cadillac's recently-adopted home, several months ago. Since then, a lot's changed. Cadillac honcho Johan de Nysschen got the boot, the economy's continued to improve, and we've changed coasts to experience the XT4. The setting is Seattle and its environs, a place that embodies the moment – a town flush with tech money and outdoor lifestyle experiences. Oh, and traffic. Lots of that. What hasn't changed is that this is a vehicle that Cadillac desperately needs. Between and below the Escalade and XT5 are vast gulfs of white space that could swallow entire crossover-focused brands. The dealers, we imagine, howled. And de Nysschen was replaced, it turns out, by a career GM exec with a penchant for building bridges with dealers. Must be a coincidence. The XT4 should please everybody involved in that power struggle. It's cute, for one, which will make for happier dealer-customer interactions. It brings appreciable but unintimidating technological advances to a brand looking to flex some segment leadership muscles. And it doesn't strictly feel like a rebadged version of a lower-tier product, a bad habit that Cadillac keeps failing to kick. We'll discuss its competition within its segment, and how they compare to the XT4, in another piece to follow. More: http://bit.ly/2QAMSRx
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— GM 8L90 and 8L45 transmission problems have caused a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the 8-speed transmissions are defective in the following vehicles in California, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade
2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2016-2019 Cadillac ATS
2016-2019 Cadillac ATS-V
2016-2019 Cadillac CTS
2016-2019 Cadillac CT6
2016-2019 Cadillac CTS-V
2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado
2017-2019 Chevrolet Colorado
2015-2019 Chevrolet Corvette
2016-2019 Chevrolet Camaro
2015-2019 GMC Sierra
2015-2019 GMC Yukon
2015-2019 GMC Yukon XL
2015-2017 GMC Yukon Denali
2015-2017 GMC Yukon Denali XL
2017-2019 GMC Canyon
According to the plaintiffs, GM 8L90 and 8L45 transmission problems have plagued their vehicles because dealerships have been unable to remedy. The automatic transmissions allegedly act up when drivers attempt to accelerate or decelerate.
'Drivers attempting to accelerate or decelerate their cars feel a hesitation, followed by a significant shake, shudder, jerk, clunk, or 'hard shift' when the vehicle’s automatic transmission changes gears. Said shudder, shake and hesitation also occurs while the subject vehicles are accelerating in a single gear, and not actively shifting gears.'
The plaintiffs say 8L90 and 8L45 transmissions can violently shift to the point drivers believe they were hit by other vehicles. The transmission problems allegedly occur within the transmissions or torque converters that cause friction on the surfaces and failures of the gears and hydraulic systems.
The Hydra-Matic 8L90 (production code M5U) is a fuel-saving and electronically controlled eight-speed automatic transmission developed and produced by General Motors for use in rear- and rear. SuperMatic™ 4L70-E Four-Speed Automatic Transmission For LT1 - REMAN.
This allegedly causes metal shavings to circulate through the 8L90 and 8L45 transmissions, damaging the torque converters and transmissions.
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According to the lawsuit, owners and lessees are stuck with repeated repairs that include flushing the transmissions of metal shavings, but in the end the vehicles still suffer multiple problems. The plaintiffs say they can't depend on their vehicles, something that if they would have known likely would have caused them to purchase different vehicles.
General Motors has allegedly known about the 8L90 and 8L45 transmission problems since 2015 when the automaker started issuing technical service bulletins (TSBs) and other bulletins to dealerships. The bulletins are meant to assist dealers if customers complain about issues with the transmissions by making repairs such as these:
Complete the “clutch drive learn procedure”
Replace the valve body
Flush the cooler lines and cooler
Flush the transmission
Remove debris from and clean the transmission pan
Replace the transmission filter
Replace the transmission fluid
Replace the entire transmission
According to the plaintiffs, none of the repairs have truly fixed the transmission problems and the automaker continues to conceal the alleged defects from customers.
Documents from the lawsuit reference numerous preliminary information (PI) and technical service bulletins sent to dealers beginning in October 2015 up to October 2018. The bulletins were sent because of problems with the 8-speed transmissions that shudder, jerk, lurch and have delayed responses, specifically GM 8L45 and 8L90 transmissions.
Iphone citrix workspace. Starting in October 2015, GM issued PI bulletin PIP5337 entitled, “Shake or Shudder on Acceleration Excessive Engine RPM Fluctuation,” for vehicles equipped with 8L90 transmissions.
According to the PI, customers were complaining about:
“A shudder feeling that may be described as driving over rumble strips or rough pavement. These conditions may be caused by an internal torque converter issue. A revised torque converter that addresses these conditions will be available soon.”
The plaintiffs claim bulletin PIP5337 has been updated at least 10 times since it was issued.
In September 2014, GM issued TSB 14-07-30-001 entitled, “Information on Transmission Adaptive Functions,” this one concerning problems with 8L90 transmissions.
Google home shazam. “Some customers may comment on low mileage vehicles with automatic transmission that shift feel to be too firm (harsh) or may slip or flare. Customers should be advised that the transmission makes use of an adaptive function that will help to refine the shift feel while driving and improve shift quality.”
Then came TSB 16-NA-175 entitled “Shake and/or Shudder During Light Throttle Acceleration, Between 48 and 104 KM/H (30 and 65 MPH) at a Steady State,” which applied to vehicles equipped with 8L90 transmissions.
In June 2016, GM issued PI bulletin PIP5405 with the subject line, “Surge Misfire Feeling Sensation During Highway Steady State Driving,” which was followed by TSB 16-NA-014 entitled, “Delayed Engagement After Sitting With Engine Off.”
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In April 2017, GM issued PIE0405 entitled, “Engineering Information—Torque Converter Shudder,” a bulletin that was updated in September 2017.
In January 2019, GM issued TSB 18-NA-355 entitled, “Shake and/or Shudder During Light Throttle Acceleration Between 25 and 80 MPH (40 and 128 KM/H) at Steady Speed.”
According to the lawsuit, General Motors issued more than 12 additional bulletins related to 8-speed transmission problems. In addition, instead of sending dealers multiple bulletins, the plaintiffs say the automaker should have warned consumers about vehicles equipped with faulty transmissions.
8l90 Transmission Wire Harness Diagram
The GM 8L90 and 8L45 transmission lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division - Francis, et al., v. General Motors, LLC.
The plaintiffs are represented by Pitt McGehee Palmer & Rivers, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, and Gordon & Partners.
8l90 Transmission Problems
CarComplaints.com has owner-reported complaints about vehicles named in the GM lawsuit.
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Cadillac 2019 Escalade Review, Interior, And Price
Cadillac 2019 Escalade Review, Interior, And Price
Cadillac 2019 Escalade Review, Interior, And Price – Considering that its first kick off, Escalade will not present any substantial income amount compared with another automobile by Cadillac. However, the business makes the auto to become one of several high cars that need to be worried away from way too. To enhance the sales level, the company will release its new generation of Escalade the Cadi…
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Is the Cadillac Escalade a Good SUV?
Indeed, the Cadillac Escalade is a decent SUV. Completely overhauled for 2021, it presently runs with the best luxury huge SUVs as far as inside quality, and it has adequate seating and payload space for sure. The feature of this current Caddy's lodge, however, is its scramble. It incorporates three splendid showcase screens with fresh illustrations, just as infotainment controls that are not difficult to utilize.
The three-column Escalade handles with levelheadedness and conveys the tranquil ride quality you'd anticipate from a reach besting traveler vehicle. On the off chance that there's a nit to pick, it's that efficiency is a little disappointing for the class.
Why You Can Trust Us: 9 Reviews Analyzed
We examined nine Cadillac Escalade surveys – alongside dependability evaluations, efficiency assessments, and that's just the beginning – to assist you with choosing if the 2021 Escalade is the privilege new vehicle for you.
U.S. News Best Cars has been positioning and looking into vehicles since 2007, and our staff has over 75 years of joined involvement with the car business. To guarantee our objectivity, we never acknowledge costly blessings from carmakers, and an external firm deals with the promotions on our site.
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Would it be a good idea for me to Buy the Cadillac Escalade?
It's simpler to suggest the Escalade than it's consistently been. Its base cost is extremely near that of opponents like the Lincoln Navigator and Mercedes-Benz GLS, yet the Escalade radiates an incentive in correlation, because of its not insignificant rundown of standard highlights. With adequate traveler room, bunches of payload space, and the absolute best tech in the class, it's difficult to beat this Cadillac.
Locate a 2021 Cadillac Escalade available to be purchased from Inkas Armored.
2020 versus 2021 Cadillac Escalade: What's the Difference?
The Cadillac Escalade is completely upgraded for 2021. Its updates incorporate improved inside quality, more payload space, and fundamentally more third-column legroom. Precisely, another free back suspension brings about better dealing with, and Cadillac presents a diesel motor choice. The patched up Escalade has a totally computerized dashboard, comprising of three separate presentations.
Furthermore, the Super Cruise include debuts in the new Escalade. This halfway computerized driving help framework keeps a set distance between the Escalade and different vehicles and follows path markings to help steer the Escalade. While it may sound completely self-governing, Super Cruise actually requires driver inclusion. The framework will make you if more consideration aware of the street is required.
Look at the 2020 and 2021 Escalade »
Here are the vital changes for the Cadillac Escalade throughout the most recent quite a long while:
2017: acquired accessible programmed stopping help and a rearview reflect camera
2018: 10-speed programmed transmission got standard
2019: no significant changes
2020: no significant changes
2021: completely overhauled
In case you're thinking about a more seasoned model, make certain to peruse our 2018 Escalade, 2019 Escalade, and 2020 Escalade surveys to help settle on your choice. Additionally, look at our Best New Car Deals and Best New Car Lease Deals pages to find out about reserve funds and limits you can discover on vehicles like another Escalade.
The amount Does the Cadillac Escalade Cost?
The 2021 Cadillac Escalade begins at $76,195 for the base Luxury trim, which places it in accordance with the beginning costs of a few other luxury huge SUVs. Other Escalade manages incorporate Premium Luxury ($82,995), Sport ($85,595), and Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum, which both convey a MSRP of $99,995.
Those costs are for standard-wheelbase models with back tire drive. You can redesign any trim to the long-wheelbase Cadillac Escalade ESV for an extra $3,000. Adding four-wheel drive will cost you another $3,000. A four-wheel-drive Escalade ESV can cost in overabundance of $116,000 when you select the top trim and add most significant alternatives.
Look at our U.S. News Best Price Program for extraordinary reserve funds at your neighborhood Cadillac seller. You can likewise discover incredible maker impetuses on our Cadillac bargains page.
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Cadillac Escalade Versus the Competition
For as great as the Cadillac Escalade is, it's difficult to top the Lincoln Navigator. The Navigator has agile increasing speed from its twin-turbocharged V6 motor, and it has one of the greatest towing limits in the class. The Lincoln is additionally somewhat more all around selected inside, with contacts like standard calfskin upholstery. 
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Happy New Year! I am doing a once in a life time event! It’s probably the craziest thing I have ever done! Just to show you how special I think you are I am doing the unthinkable just for you! Not only am I making everything free with a purchase on my website but I am also taking off and additional 15% for qualified purchase orders!!! Is that insane or what ?!?! This is the year I become a Real life Mary Kay Director and to be the first Man to get that Pink Cadillac Escalade👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽🎉🎉🎉woohoo!. I started my own Mary Kay Business the close of 2018. My goal is to not only do my first $1Million in unit sales for 2019 but I also want to take my rich knowledge of business and selling and have each and every person I recruit do $1Million in sales too. I am all about creating winners because I am a winner. I wish everyone could win at life if they just realized the meaning of hard-work and passion. So if you want to change your life and start you own business and be a BOSS or as @iisuperwomanii says be a “Bawse” all while helping me and helping us to get to my Goal of being a Senior Elite National Sales Director like my Skincare and motivational speaking hero @gloriabanks . Please visit me @ www.marykay.com/glamourkraft for all these amazing offers or to get recruited into the most amazing family. call me at 954.951.5950 if you have any questions. Take advantage of these great offers because it will be done by January 31st 2019. It’s a new year! What are you waiting for ? Nothing tried, nothing done my people! Just know that when you get me you get one of the most ambitious and creative minds of the 21st century and that’s a #fact. I have worked in retail for almost 15 years and I was born do do this. That’s what I tell myself and that’s what I believe😉 Happy New year and May the Lord Bless you and your family! “All things are Possible with Jesus Christ SON of the Living GOD who strengthens me! Amen 🙏🏾 #marykay #marykaymakeup #consultoramarykay #marykaylife #marykaylovers #specials #sales #skincaresales #cosmeticsales #skincare #cosmetics #beauty #glamour #model #insta #instamodels #fashion #design #blackheads #pimplesolution #jesus #god #holyspirit #women https://www.instagram.com/p/BsNCvcYA0cH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18r1gksqckcnq
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Reflections of My Life – V
The changing of sunlight to moonlight, oh, how they fill my eyes: The greetings of people in trouble.
"Your sister church here in Babylon sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark."
— St. Simon Peter, Fisherman, circa 64 AD – 1 Peter 5:13 – The New Testament – What does 1 Peter 5:13 mean? – Bible Ref
Oh, my sorrows, sad tomorrows.
Oh, my crying, feel I'm dying, dying, take me back to my own home.
— The Marmalade, November 14 1969, March 1970 – YouTube
The Room Was Humming Harder
as the ceiling flew away …
— “A Whiter Shade of Pale” – Procol Harum, May 1967 – Promo Video on YouTube
Rock Lobster and The B-52′s
In the mid-to-late '70s, John Lennon […] lost interest in trying to persuade people to listen to the work he’d done with wife Yoko Ono, and his last release had been in 1974.
Around five years later, he exploded back into action in a matter of moments.
Lennon told Rolling Stone in an interview recorded three days after his death in 1980 “[…D]ownstairs I suddenly heard ‘Rock Lobster’ by the B-52’s for the first time. […] It sounds just like Yoko’s music.”
In particular, Cindy Wilson’s scream toward the end of the song was reminiscent of Ono’s approach.* “I said to meself, ‘It’s time to get out the old ax and …
‘Wake the Wife Up!’“
… Lennon said.
Almost immediately [… h]e’d write a song and sing it to her on the phone; in New York, she’d come up with a song of her own as a reply. The result was Double Fantasy, the last full album Lennon ever worked on […].
It’s a story that circulated for some time, but B-52's' guitarist and original drummer Keith Strickland said in 2012 he eventually had to uncover some solid evidence. […] While it’s not clear if it’s the same interview used by Rolling Stone, one recording includes Lennon saying […] “Aha, they’ve finally caught up to what we were trying to do all the time […]!” he said, name-checking “Rock Lobster.”
“And we thought, ‘This time, surely, they’re gonna understand it!’”
— How the B-52's’ ‘Rock Lobster’ Brought John Lennon Back to Music – Ultimate Classic Rock
Petering Out and Resurrection around the Hummer-Lobster Brand
Motor Trend, December 26, 2019
The Hummer SUV brand petered out of existence after General Motors' bankruptcy proceedings, in 2010, after failing to find a suitable buyer. Nobody, even cash-rich Chinese automakers, wanted anything to do with a brand that embodied the hulking, conspicuously inefficient SUVs that had become toxic the world over. Gas prices were still high, Toyota Priuses were seemingly taking over the road – General Motors even introduced hybrid versions of its Chevy Tahoe and Cadillac
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A decade later, gas prices have stayed cheap amidst an economic boom, and guess what Americans are buying again in droves? S-U-Vs. It's just the opening GM needs to resurrect Hummer.
— What Would an Electric Hummer Designed to Take on Tesla and Rivian's SUVs Look Like? – Motor Trend
Which proves again that it isn’t too bad not to fill the pockets of the middle class with too much loose change …
* “In particular, Cindy Wilson’s scream toward the end of the song was reminiscent of Ono’s approach” → “Cindy Wilson” as a meme is the wife or daughter of the 1960’s Beach Boy’s Brian Wilson. She cries out for a painless life in a world free of pain, her way and the highway. The effect which of is not much less desastrous than Ono’s “Japanese approach”: “Don’t Kill the Whale” – Yes on “Tormato”, 1978.
Below Yoko Ono climbs up her ladder to encounter a term that didn’t exist back in 1966: a “glass ceiling”. What does the word “yes” beyond the glass of the ceiling mean? Does it encourage her to break the limits of sky? Why is it then unreachable behind a glass pane? Is it a word from above, an appeal to limit ones aspirations, unwittingly written by the one of those who wanted to tear down the limitations?
On this day in 1966: John meets Yoko
Beatles experts might dispute the actual date, but John Lennon recalled November 9, 1966 as the date when he first met Yoko Ono. What’s not up for debate is the experience he had visiting her art exhibit at the Indica Gallery in London.
Lennon was won over by a tiny painting on the ceiling — visible only at the top of the ladder with a magnifying glass. It was the word …
YES
— On this day in 1966: John meets Yoko – PBS
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Yoko Ono: The Indica Gallery Exhibition 1966
Climb up a ladder. Look at the painting on the ceiling with a magnifying glass, and find the word ‘YES’
The interactive object known as Ceiling Painting was an important work shown at Ono's historic 1966 Indica Gallery show in London. The viewer is invited to climb a white ladder, where, at the top, a magnifying glass, attached by a chain, hangs from a frame on the ceiling. The viewer uses the reading glass to discover a block letter "instruction" beneath the framed sheet of glass-it says "YES." It was through this work that Ono met her future husband and longtime collaborator, John Lennon.
Q:
How did you meet Yoko?
John Lennon:
I got the word that this amazing woman was putting on a show the next week, […] So I went to a preview the night before it opened. […] I got the humor in her work immediately. I didn't have to have much knowledge […] the humor got me straightaway. […]
But it was another piece that really decided me for or against the artist: a ladder that led to a painting, which was hung on the ceiling. It looked like a black canvas with a chain with a spyglass hanging on the end of it. I climbed the ladder, looked through the spyglass, and in tiny little letters it said, YES.
So it was positive. I felt relieved. It's a great relief when you get up the ladder and you look through the spyglass and it doesn't say NO or FUCK YOU or something.
— Ceiling Painting 1966 by Yoko Ono — Yoko Ono Official on Flickr
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1. Statue of St. Peter outside of St. Peter’s Basilica on St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City, Rome, Italy. Peter holds the key in his right and the scrolled scripture in his hand. Source: Dissolve.
2. Design study for a new model for the to be resurrected GM-brand “Hummer”. Source: Motor Trend.architectu
3. “Dance This Mess Around” – a selection of songs by “The B-52’s”, including 1978’s “Rock Lobster”. Source: amazon.co.uk.
4. In English a Maine Lobster, in German a Hummer. Source: Lobster King Germany.
5. Eight USAF Boeing B-52 H lined up on runway for a show of strength, October 14, 2020, at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. Source: USAF 2nd Bomb Wing via The Sun.
6. Aerial view of St. Peter’s Square at twilight. Source: AirPano.
7. B-52 Stratofortress in the air. Source: military.com.
8. Two images from Yoko Ono’s Indica Gallery Exhibition in November 1966. Source: Yoko Ono Official on Flickr.
9. Yes’ September 1978 album “Tormato”, including the song “Don’t Kill the Whale”. Source: eBay.
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