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Parts Guide by Model

OEM, aftermarket, NLA, and salvage — where to find every part for every Cadillac.

General Sourcing

Where to buy Cadillac parts — ranked by quality & price

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OEM / AC Delco

Best quality, correct fit every time. More expensive. Order through GM Parts Direct, Cadillac dealer, or Rock Auto (AC Delco brand). Always use OEM for safety-critical parts.

GMPartsDirect.com →

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Aftermarket (Quality Brands)

Dorman, Monroe, KYB, Gates, Dayco, Bilstein, StopTech — trusted names that are often equivalent to OEM quality at 30–60% less. Good for: shocks, brakes, filters, belts, regulators.

RockAuto.com →

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Salvage / Remanufactured

Best for expensive assemblies: transmissions, engines, alternators, steering racks. LKQ, Pick-n-Pull, and Car-Part.com are the main networks. Always verify part numbers match.

Car-Part.com →

By Model

Parts sourcing by model & era

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Classic Cadillac parts availability varies enormously by era. 1959–1970 fins-era cars have the best classic parts support. 1971–1985 parts are patchier. 1986–1992 are the most parts-starved.
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Classic Cadillac Specialty Suppliers
  • Cadillac & LaSalle Club (CLC) — Members buy/sell/trade parts. Huge knowledge base. clcmg.org
  • Cadillac Restoration Parts (CRP) — Specializes in 1959–1970 body and trim parts. Excellent chrome reproduction.
  • Obsolete Cadillac Parts — Focuses on 1930–1970 mechanical and body parts
  • Soft Top Guys / Kee Auto Top — Convertible top fabric by model
  • SMS Auto Fabrics — Period-correct interior fabric and vinyl by year
  • Year One / Classic Industries — Sheet metal, trim, weatherstripping
  • eBay Motors — For NOS (New Old Stock) and used OEM. Search by part number for best results.
  • Hemmings Motor News — Classified ads and parts marketplace for classic American cars
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Hardest-to-Find Classic Cadillac Parts
NLA Warning
  • Original-style chrome bumpers — New OEM is NLA (no longer available). Rechroming a good original is your best option ($600–$1,400/bumper at a quality shop)
  • Instrument cluster face cards / lenses — Reproduction quality varies. Check CLC forum for trusted vendors.
  • Convertible top hydraulic cylinders (1960s) — Rebuilt units from Hydro-E-Lectric. Have originals rebuilt rather than replacing.
  • Memory seat modules (1980s–early 1990s) — Salvage yards are your best source. Many are repairable by electronics specialists.
  • 1971–1976 specific body trim — The most parts-starved era for cosmetic trim pieces
ℹ️For truly unavailable parts, connect with 3D printing specialists in the CLC community. Many trim pieces and switches are now being reproduced via additive manufacturing.
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Classic Parts Sourcing Strategy
  • Join the CLC — First move for any classic Cadillac owner. $45/year, access to the world's largest Cadillac parts network
  • Donor car strategy — Buying a parts car is often cheaper than sourcing individual pieces. A non-running same-year car can supply $3,000–$8,000 in parts for $500–$1,500
  • Cadillac swap meets — Carlisle, Iola, Hershey AACA. Bring a parts list; prices are negotiable and quality is visible
  • Network in the FB group — Post your specific part need in the I Love Cadillacs group. 170,000 members have parts rooms full of old stock
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Northstar Engine Parts (1993–2005)

The Northstar engine has decent parts availability but some items are increasingly scarce:

  • Head gasket / Time-Sert kit: Time-Sert.com directly, or through Cadillac specialists. Kit runs $150–$300. Don't use cheap alternatives.
  • Water pump: AC Delco OEM only — $180–$250. Aftermarket units fail at much higher rates on Northstar.
  • Cam position sensors / crank sensors: AC Delco or Standard Motor Products. RockAuto has both.
  • Throttle body: Motorcraft or AC Delco. Clean first before replacing — carbon deposits mimic failure.
  • Ignition coils / ICM: AC Delco strongly recommended. Cheap coils cause misfires within months.
  • Rebuilt engines: IAP, Jasper, or dealer-remanufactured. Verify they include updated head bolt thread repair.
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4T80-E Transmission Parts
  • Pressure control solenoid: AC Delco #24230298 — $50–$80. Most common fix for shift issues.
  • TCC solenoid: AC Delco or Standard Motor Products — $40–$70
  • Rebuild kit: Sonnax or Superior brand — $200–$350. Use only with an experienced transmission rebuilder.
  • Remanufactured unit: $1,400–$2,200 exchange from Jasper or a local rebuilder. Includes 3-year warranty from reputable shops.
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Suspension Parts (2000–2005 DeVille)
  • Rear air struts: Monroe Sensa-Trac MA779 (pair: ~$280) or Arnott (premium, ~$350/ea). OEM Delphi is NLA.
  • Air compressor: Dorman 949-016 ($80–$120). Usually reliable aftermarket option.
  • Coil spring conversion: Strutmasters complete kit (~$350) — eliminates air system entirely.
  • Front struts: Monroe 72175 / KYB SR4133 — good aftermarket options, widely available
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AFM Delete Parts (2007–2021 Escalade)

The AFM delete requires specific parts. Source a complete kit rather than individual components:

  • Complete AFM delete kit (5.3L): Dorman or Brian Tooley Racing (BTR). $300–$500 for full lifter set + valley cover gasket.
  • Non-AFM camshaft: BTR Stage 1 or Texas Speed — $350–$600. Required to properly eliminate the system.
  • Range Technology disabler (temporary fix): $85–$95 from Range Technology directly. Plug-and-play, no programming needed.
  • HP Tuners or EFI Live: For full ECM delete via tune — $400–$700 for software + tune from a Cadillac specialist tuner.
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Air Suspension Parts (Escalade)
  • Front/rear air struts: Arnott, Strutmasters, or Monroe. Arnott ($250–$400 each) is the community-preferred brand for Escalade.
  • Compressor: Dorman 949-100 ($120–$160). Better reliability than OEM replacement units.
  • Coil conversion (front): ReadyLift leveling kits work with spring conversion. Eliminates front air completely.
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Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft

Escalade cats are extremely high-value theft targets (containing high amounts of palladium/rhodium). Prevention is far cheaper than replacement.

  • Cat shield: Millercat or Cat Clamp — $200–$350 installed. Highly effective deterrent.
  • Replacement cats (if stolen): CARB-compliant cats are required in California. OEM replacement: $800–$2,000/side. Eastern Catalytic or Benchmark makes good aftermarket units ($300–$600/side).
  • Insurance: Comprehensive coverage pays for stolen cats minus deductible. File promptly.
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3.6L / 2.0T Timing Chain Kit
  • Timing chain kit (3.6L): Cloyes 9-4218S or INA brand — $200–$350 for kit. Always include VVT actuators / cam phasers in the job ($150–$300 additional).
  • Cam phasers (2.0T): Genuine GM part is strongly recommended here. Aftermarket phasers have high failure rates on 2.0T.
  • Oil control valves (VVT solenoids): Standard Motor Products or Genuine GM — $30–$60 each. Replace whenever doing timing work.
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CUE Screen Replacement / Upgrade
  • OEM replacement screen: GM part — $600–$1,000. Ask dealer if extended coverage applies to your VIN first.
  • Aftermarket Apple CarPlay retrofit: Seicane, Joying, or Stinger HEIGH10 — $350–$700 for unit + $150–$300 installation. Community-preferred upgrade over CUE repair.
  • Touchscreen digitizer only: If glass is fine but touch fails — $80–$150 on eBay, requires precision soldering or specialist shop.
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CTS-V / ATS-V Performance Parts
  • Supercharger pulley (CTS-V Gen2): Katech, Magnuson, ZL1 Addons — $150–$300 for pulley swap kit
  • Exhaust (CTS-V): Corsa, Borla, or Stainless Works — best quality, $900–$1,800 for cat-back
  • Suspension (CTS-V): Pfadt, Eibach, or Pedders — well-documented setups from the community
  • LSD (CTS-V rear diff): Wavetrac or Quaife — $800–$1,200; transforms traction on track and street
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SRX Sunroof Drain System
  • Drain tubes: OEM part number 22776476 (check fitment by year). $40–$80 each.
  • Drain tube extension kit: Community DIY mod using aquarium tubing ($5–$10) to route drains to exterior. Permanent fix.
  • Water damage remediation: If flooding occurred — OEM carpet pad is porous and holds moisture. Replace with aftermarket non-absorbent padding. Treat for mold with antimicrobial spray.
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XT5 Common Replacement Parts
  • Brake pads: Akebono ProACT or EBC Greenstuff — better dust control than OEM, similar stopping power
  • Cabin air filter: AC Delco CF188 — replace every 15,000 miles (many owners forget this)
  • AWD transfer case fluid: GM part #88862585 — dealer only. Change at 45,000 miles to prevent AWD shudder.
  • Battery (2017–2022): Specific group size and CCA required due to AGM battery and BCM programming. Use AC Delco 48AGM.