BigKahuna
Well-Known Member
Cool feature to have though! But not the $4,000 to replace the motors.....I had power running boards on my former Escalade. Very nice feature untill…
Winter ice and snow would get caught and freeze them up when parked at work. After a number of years, the motors burned out in them. Cost to replace, $4k. Cadillac dealership said it is common in winter climates. Anyway, I said no way to paying $4k (at that time, maybe 2017). Had to run with them turned off for the final 3 years I owned it before just going ahead and selling it in 2020.
For those living in the north, I would encourage to NEVER get power running boards. Never, ever, ever. For those in the south, probably not an issue. Be grateful that you are in the south and likely will not run into said issue.