Cadillac repair Chico CA. Escalade · CT5 · XT5 · XT6 · CT4 · Lyriq. ASE Master Tech. Written estimate. NAPA Gold warranty. (530) 826-4275.
Escalade · CT5 · XT5 · XT6 · CT4 · Lyriq. Full-service Cadillac repair and maintenance. Free 100-point digital inspection. Written estimate before any work. NAPA Gold 3-year warranty.
Tedious Auto Repair services Cadillac vehicles in Chico — Escalade, CT5, CT4, XT5, XT6, ATS, CTS, SRX. Full-service maintenance and repair with OEM-specification fluids, written estimates before any work, and NAPA Gold 3-year warranty. Free 100-point digital inspection every visit. By Buddy Rausch, Owner / ASE Master Technician · Reviewed May 20, 2026
Oil specification: 0W-20 dexos1 (turbo 4-cyl) · 5W-30 dexos1 (V6/V8). We verify your OEM oil specification by VIN before every drain. Never generic oil in a vehicle with a specific manufacturer requirement. Includes free 100-point digital inspection with photos.
Northstar V8 (older models — head gaskets, oil consumption), AFM/DFM lifter failure (5.3L/6.2L), Magnetic Ride Control service, 10-speed transmission, air suspension (Escalade). Written diagnosis before any repair recommendation.
Every Cadillac that comes in gets a free 100-point digital inspection — brakes, tires, fluids, battery, suspension, cooling system, and full OBD code scan. Results with photos texted to your phone.
3-year / 36,000-mile NAPA Gold warranty on qualifying parts and labor. Honored at 17,000+ NAPA AutoCare locations nationwide.
Yes — Escalade, CT5, XT5, XT6, older CTS/ATS. AFM lifter diagnosis, Magnetic Ride Control inspection, 10-speed transmission service, Escalade air suspension.
The 5.3L and 6.2L V8s in Escalade and other GM trucks use Active Fuel Management — cylinder deactivation that causes premature lifter wear. Symptoms: oil consumption, ticking at idle, misfire codes. Diagnosed before any engine work.
Yes — the 4.6L Northstar had significant head gasket issues. We perform HC combustion test to confirm before any teardown. Many Northstar head gasket repairs have been replaced by engine swaps given cost vs vehicle value.
Written estimate · Free inspection · NAPA Gold warranty
📍 2695 CA-32, Chico, CA 95973 · Open Mon–Fri 7AM · Sat 8AM · Sun 9AM — Close 5PM · Open 7 Days
Tedious Auto Repair · ASE Master Tech · NAPA Gold AutoCare · 2695 CA-32, Chico
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in Chico, CA in 2007 and has been serving Butte County for 18+ years. As an ASE Master Technician, Buddy personally oversees diagnostics and quality control on every vehicle. All content on this page reflects real procedures, OEM specifications, and cases seen in the shop. About Buddy Rausch, ASE Master Tech →
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in Chico, CA in 2007. ASE Master Certified. 18+ years serving Butte County. About Buddy Rausch