2007 Cadillac Escalade

Above average

Owners filed 230 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the airbags. It has been recalled 4 times.

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When it fails
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89,000 milesMedian miles at failure

111 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 75,000–90,000 miles.

Most common 2007 Cadillac Escalade problems

112 of the 230 complaints (49%) are about the airbags.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags · airbags109
807
Electrical System22
1512
Engine18
111
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · stability control15
000
Structure › Body · body and frame11
100
Structure · body and frame4
002
Seats4
000
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration3
000
Unknown or Other3
000
Suspension3
000

4 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module21V052000
Filed Feb 5, 2021557,023 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC

Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module21V050000
Filed Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehiclesGeneral Motors, LLC

Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.

Electrical System10V240000
Filed Jun 4, 20101,365,070 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.

Defect. GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.

Risk. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Electrical System08V441000
Filed Aug 28, 2008857,735 vehiclesGeneral Motors Corp.

Defect. GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER MAY OVERHEAT THE CONTROL-CIRCUIT GROUND WIRE.

Risk. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC AT 1-866-996-9436; OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493; OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .

All 4 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
EngineCrash1 injured
Filed Jul 30, 2026160,000 milesLA

The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an area where the pavement was incomplete and caused the vehicle to go off-road and into the woods, and the vehicle crashed into the trees, where it came to a stop. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The steering wheel and driver’s seat air bag had not deployed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact was taken to a hospital and was treated for a fractured fibula and sternum and was receiving physical rehabilitation for the injuries. A police report was filed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 5, 2025123,000 milesNJ

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that upon approaching the parked vehicle, he discovered that all the air bags had deployed without impact. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the air bag deployment. The contact then discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags). The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Air Bags
Filed Nov 3, 2025MD

Airbags warning light is on

EngineFire
Filed Sep 15, 2025FL

I started the car and noticed a smell. Then my red battery light came on and a notification that my battery was not charging. I drove less than a mile and noticed smoke under my hood. I pulled over to a safe place and opened the hood to see flames around my alternator.

Electrical SystemCrash
Filed Jun 14, 2025IL

Entire information cluster has lost power vehicle halts to a stop in mid driving breaking response is sometimes hard sometimes very loose intermittent warning lights

Electrical System
Filed May 6, 2025FL

The Stabilitrak/Oxygen sensor harness was ripped off by the driveshaft. Ive heard this is common on the 2007+ escalade

Electrical System
Filed Aug 1, 2024IN

My car shut down completely as I was driving it home last month [XXX] the cluster panel was showing charging system failure, stabilization and traction control coming on and off when not in use, the battery I bought was purchased in 2022 was completely drained and not rechargeable and even lights were staying on inside vehicle without out the battery connected, the driver door handle fell off not broken came loose and the tires had a locked lug nuts that never came with the vehicle when i purchased it, i had to buy a $103 unlocking key to remove the tire in order to get the brakes fixed and the spare tire was rusted and there wasn't a key to release it so i had it cut off Because i was stranded on the road with no help, the shift gear came undone as i had to put a paper clip in it as I didn't have a warranty to cover this expense, the starter and battery and alternator, serpinewas paid out of pocket as I was sold a 2007 Cadillac Escalade with 238,0000 miles with prior accident and the Carfax shows 50 different problems errors and the emergency break will shift out or on when not activated, the car has been without any power but yet the interior door lights and the radio would come on without any power, the car was in a prior accident before I became the owner, the gas costs me 140 weekly, I only used regular gas I only get 9miles to the gallon driving to nearest City but it costs me 40dollars total for round trip when I only drive 8 miles to culver Indiana from my home, the c

Air Bags
Filed Jul 7, 2024LA

N212328760 Recall preformed on 8/4/2022. Airbag warning light still coming on while driving! Evidently, my problem was never fixed.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Dec 5, 2023180,000 milesAL

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that after plugging the electric air pump into the cigarette lighter socket, smoke was suddenly present coming from the lighter socket and the engine compartment. After opening the engine hood a small flame, smoke, and burning was present coming from the dashboard wire harness. The contact was able to extinguish the flame. The fire department was called to the home but did not visit after the flame was extinguished. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Electrical System
Filed Dec 2, 2023TN

It cut off in the middle of traffic every time I drive it . The. Stability engine power reduced comes on. I have small kids in the car it becomes a issue because we almost got hit

Engine
Filed Jul 12, 2023MO

My engine has low oil pressure which causes it to stop running.

Air Bags
Filed Jun 20, 2023MI

Unknown

Engine
Filed Jun 6, 2023SC

-Traction Control/Stabilitrak light comes on and the major thing is the Camshaft and bearings that cause the LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUT OFF ENGINE WARNING LIGHT.. - When Low oil pressure shuts off the engine light comes on it will cause your vehicle to stall and shut off wherever you at.. -Independent service center - No just the independent service center worker - Yes! Start out with the Traction Control/Stabilitrak light and then the Low OIL PRESSURE SHUT OFF ENGINE WARNING LIGHT..January of 2022.

Engine
Filed May 22, 2023GA

Https://www.cadillacforums.com/threads/2007-escalade-stalling-when-rolling-to-a-stop.278037/ It is a well known issue (for those that pull trailers) that 2007-2008 Escalades will stall when slowing down on the highway if the vehicle is pulling a trailer. Everytime I drive on the highway and come to a roll the engine stalls. I have been stuck on the middle lane of the highway, in the middle of intersections, and many other places that are less than ideal. It is a crankshaft position sensor from what I can tell. When the car is under a load, the sensor is positioned at an extreme angle and when the rpms get low the rpms fluctuates and it stalls. The extreme angle is an optimization that cadillac made in an effort to get better fuel economy. It appears that the only way to fix the issue is to get a tune that prevents the sensor from reaching that extreme angle. The dealer pretends to know nothing, yet I find many other people who experience the issue so it would be in their database as a known issue. There are no warnings lights that comes on. The car will just shut down. The only way to prevent the car stalling is to drop to neutral and rev the engine while coming to a stop. Keep reving and when the light goes green drop it to Drive. Its unacceptable and a risk not only to myself but others on the road. I will file a defect petition with a lawyer so this is paid attention to . Please help.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 18, 2023LA

My family and I were leaving home to on vacation last year, when the vehicle suddenly cut off in traffic and refused to start. After getting the vehicle to my home which was 50 miles away. I just told the driver to park it on the street until I got back home, which was seven days later. After arriving back home, vehicle was towed to shop, at which time, NO One could find anything wrong with my 2007 Escalade. So, after driving it for several minutes, the vehicle cut-off again and would not start, soc I phoned my wife, who came with my Expediton and towed me home. After several attempts to start the vehicle, I was informed by a passersby that he had the same problem, that his fuel pump had went out. Well, guess what, it was the fuel pump. So, why is it that certified mechanics at a Cadillac Dearlership couldn't diagnose this problem. It's unfuckinbeliveable that any Dearlership, Pepboys or any other Auto Repair Shop wouldn't explore all options before saying " We can't find nothing wrong" totally inexcusable..

Engine
Filed Nov 22, 2022KS

Camshaft and bearings break affects oil pressure with no indication until it is to late and you have to replace the motor

Engine
Filed Sep 8, 2022SC

First it started out with the Low Oil Pressure stop engine light had it check out by an independent service center. I was told what the problem maybe, purchase several parts for the SUV but that didn't solve the problem within 72hrs the low oil pressure light stop engine was back on and then this vehicle started cutting off and don't want to crank back again until several hours later. Had a second opinion from a different service center but that didn't work continue to do the same. - By this SUV cutting off in traffic and not cranking back -Was told my mechanic from a service center that it could be the lifter in side the engine. -No -Low oil pressure stop engine warning messages, Check engine light. July 2022

Air BagsCrash
Filed Mar 11, 2022150,000 milesIL

The contact owns 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, she struck an elk head on. The contact was able to safely pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle suffered damage to the front end, the hood. Additionally the transmission pan was cracked. The contact stated the airbags did not deploy. The contact had the vehicle towed to a collision repair shop. The contact stated after the repairs the check airbag light would blink and later remained illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that both airbags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Jan 3, 2022CA

Loss of all electical power to vehicle as though battery failure. Dashboard goes out at times and I am unable to see how fast I am going or if the car is even in drive. Service Stabilitrack light comes on, but goes away. While driving my car door locks. They would lock, unlock. DVD/Nav and Radio shuts off.Air bag light comes on. Driver seat was not working , took it to a mechanic and it read bad motor for seat. About a week ago, the seat started to work again, which worried me. Our mechanic was also worried because he believes it’s an electrical problems which may be very dangerous on the road. The smell of a plastic like fume lingers sometimes.

Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Nov 7, 2021GA

The airbag system failed and was reported the first time in 2020 and it was available for inspection upon request by owner but Cadillac said it wasn't a recall and refused to comply. My safety and the other passenger was put at risk because Cadillac didn't inspect the the fail system upon the owner's upon the owner's first request that caused serious injuries and the vehicle has been in another incident. The airbag system has not been fixed, body, and light damages to be reproducted or confirmes by a dealer or independent service center for my case 9-7027849113. The vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance representative, or others. There wasn't any warning lamps, or other symptoms prior to the failure and they first appeared in the last incident on April 23, 2021.

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Filed Sep 27, 2021150,000 milesTX

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, smoke coming from the interior of the dashboard. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and disconnected the battery from the vehicle and opened the dashboard and saw wiring in the harness of the dashboard melting. The contact put water on the dashboard to stop the smoke. The contact had someone help push their vehicle to their residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Suspension
Filed Sep 23, 2021AR

Picture is not of my truck...I have and Ext. truck.........Low oil pressure light keeps coming on saying stop engine...just had oil change to and traction control...stabilitrak...tire monitor all on Is there a recall on this the beeping noise drives me crazy .. oil light starts when driving

Air Bags
Filed May 4, 2021IN

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WRONG INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED AS TO WHAT DEALER WOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS

Structure › Body
Filed Apr 7, 202177,000 milesNY

DASHBOARD CRACKED WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AS A RESULT OF HEAT.

Engine
Filed Mar 19, 2021159,175 milesOH

I HAVE A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE AND ON THE DASH IT WILL READ OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE AND THE OIL LIGHT WILL COME ON THEN BACK OFF. UPON RESEARCH FROM A SHOP MECHANIC HE SAID THAT IT WAS COMMON FOR THOSE 6.2 MOTORS FOR THE CAM BEARINGS TO GO BAD CAUSING NO OIL TO REACH THE TOP OF THE MOTOR AND COULD CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE AND MOTOR TO COME APART AND KILL SOMEONE

Air Bags
Filed Mar 16, 2021CA

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V050000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. SANTA MONICA BUICK GMC (1717 SANTA MONICA BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Engine
Filed Mar 15, 2021GA

II PURCHASE THE TRUCK WITH THE UNDERSTANDING IT HAD ONLY 124,946 MILES.TWO LATER I FOUND THRU CAR FOX THAT THE MILES HAD ROLL BACK. IN 2018 THE MILES 195000 THEN IN 2019 175000 AND 2020 NO MILES AT ALL. TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASE CHECK ENG LITE AND OTHER LITES CAME ON.

Air Bags
Filed Mar 10, 2021FL

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V050000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DIMMITT CADILLAC OF CLEARWATER (25191 US HWY 19 N, CLEARWATER, FL 33763, (727) 608-5239) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jan 13, 2021VA

CRACKED DASHBOARD. SAME AS OTHERS HTTPS://WWW.CARPARTS.COM/BLOG/THE-LATEST-ON-THE-GM-CRACKED-DASH-ISSUE/

Air Bags
Filed Nov 23, 202069,500 milesFL

SUSPENSION AND ANTI LOCK BRAKES THE PROBLEM START IN 2012 AND THEY COULD NOT FIX IT FOR OVER 4 YEARS, I TRIED TWO CADILLAC DEALER AND THE LAST DEALER CONTACT THE ENGINEERING , AFTER ALL GM ENGINEERING TOLD ME IT UNFIXABLE.

Structure › Body
Filed Nov 18, 2020WI

HEATED STEERING WHEELS SHORTS OUT AND HEATED AND COOL SEATS SHORTS OUT AND THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKED ALL HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING

Engine
Filed Oct 30, 2020133,000 milesWA

VERY COMMENTS ISSUE. CAMSHAFT SNAPS CAUSING LOSE OF POWER IN HIGHWAY

Air Bags
Filed Oct 19, 2020PA

I KEEP RECEIVING REMINDERS BY MAIL AND EMAIL REGARDING THE TAKATA AIRBAGS INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE. I HAVE RETURNED MY CADILLAC TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR IT. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE. CAN YOU GIVE ME A STATUS OF MY VEHICLE?

Air Bags
Filed Oct 2, 2020CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 10, 2020MD

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. PRESTON CHEVROLET OF ABERDEEN (101 N PHILADELPHIA BLVD, ABERDEEN, MD 21001) CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 8, 2020MD

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED WALDORF CHEVY CADILLAC (2298 CRAIN HWY, WALDORF, MD 20601; (301) 281-6078) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jul 1, 2020AR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. PARKER CADILLAC (1700 N SHACKLEFORD RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212, (501) 224-2400) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Air Bags
Filed Jun 30, 2020CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *LN*JB

Air Bags
Filed Jun 3, 2020122,321 milesTN

THE AIR BAG ISSUE NOT BEING REPAIRED HAS CAUSED ELECTRICAL ISSUES. IT HAS CAUSE THE LOCKS TO GO UP AND DOWN, THE RADIO TO QUIT AND NOT COME ON, ALL ELECTRONICS IN DASH TO STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING AND I RAN OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE I HAD NO CONTROL. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC THAT WAS ABLE TO LET ME DRIVE IT AND NOT THE ELECTRICAL ISSUES ARE BACK. IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS TURNING ON A BYPASS AND I ALMOST GOT HIT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. IT DID NOT SHOW ANY CODES TO THE MECHANIC AND IT DID THE EXACT SAME THING TO ME YESTERDAY. THIS VEHICLE WILL GET ME KILLED IF IT IS NOT REPAIRED. *TR

Electrical System
Filed May 23, 2020NC

STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH BACK DOOR LOCKS AND AUTOMATIC LIFT GATE SUSPENSION SYSTEM MESSAGE IS ON. *TR

Air Bags
Filed May 7, 2020179,000 milesCA

I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN MAIL STATING MY AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN RECALLED PLS TAKE IN FOR REPAIR OR CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH I SPOKE WITH MY NEAREST CADILLAC DEALERSHIP AND THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT TO REPAIR MY TRUCK. I HAVE CHILDREN AND DON'T WANT ANYTHING HORRIBLE TO HAPPEN WITH A DEFAULT ITEM. *TR

Tires
Filed Apr 23, 2020107,000 milesIL

MY FAMILY RECENTLY PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES MICHELIN ENERGY SAVER A/S 265/65/18. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER. WITH THE TIRES BEING UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD WE HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING ISSUES. 4 SEPARATE FLAT TIRES. WHICH I GAVE MICHELIN THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT THAT ITS NOT COMPLETELY THERE FAULT FOR NAILS / SCREWS BEING IN ROADWAYS. BUT COMMON 4 FLATS IN A MATTER OF A FEW MONTHS WITH ONLY 4K MILES BEING PUT ON THE VEHICLE SINCE TIRES INSTALLED. FINALLY WHAT COMPLETELY GOT ME WAS THE SIDE WALL DEVELOPED A 3 INCH SPLIT. IM JUST GLAD I NOTICED IT BEFORE MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND HAD A BLOWOUT ON THE STEER TIRES. AFTER LOOKING AT REVIEWS ONLINE IM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAVING ISSUE WITH THESE TIRES. THERE ARE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS AND THESE TIRES BEING MAGNETS FOR SCREWS AND NAILS. ALSO MANY REVIEWS ABOUT PREMATURE DRY ROT. (I CANT WAIT FOR THEM TO DEVELOP THIS ISSUE AS ITS MORE THAN LIKELY COMING). TERRIBLE TIRES. DONT RECOMMEND THESE FOR ANYONE. I DONT WANT TO SEE ANYONE HURT OR INJURED DUE TO THIS POORLY ENGINEERED TIRE.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 8, 2020TN

CAR IS LISTED ON AIRBAG RECALL BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET. BECAUSE OF THIS OPEN RECALL NO ONE WILL PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE NOT EVEN A DEALER

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Feb 6, 2020WA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH OVER A PATCH OF ICE, THE CONTACT LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE STABLE TRACK AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MCCURLEY INTEGRITY CHEVROLET CADILLAC 1325 NORTH AUTOPLEX WAY, PASCO, WA 99301 WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS TO FIX THE VEHICLE ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED TWO OTHER GMC DEALERS HE FOUND ONLINE(DEALER UNKNOWN) WHO ALSO GAVE HIM THE SAME INFORMATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED THROUGH THE DEALER(MCCURLEY INTEGRITY CHEVROLET CADILLAC) WHO INITIALLY GAVE HIM THE SAME INFORMATION AS THE DEALER. THEY SUGGESTED THAT ANOTHER PART COULD BE USED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT REMEDY WOULD WORK AS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *LN*JB

Air Bags
Filed Jan 29, 2020120,000 milesCT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V383000(AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED. AFTER CONTACTING THE LOCAL DEALER (ENGERSOLL AUTO OF DANBURY (84 FEDERAL RD, DANBURY CT.) AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE MESSAGE 'SERVICE AIR BAG IMMEDIATELY' ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Air BagsCrash
Filed Jan 17, 202098,000 milesCO

THIS COMPLAINT IS SAME AS MANY OTHER THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED. THAT IS ICW MAY 27,2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2049152 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V383 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE WE NEED TO SUE THEM FOR PUTTING OUR FAMILIES LIFE IN DANGER FOR WAY TO LONG. SUMMARY - TAKATA CORPORATION (?TAKATA?) HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO 1500, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, GMC SIERRA 1500, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THIS IS BASED UPON TAKATA?S DECISION THAT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS IT SUPPLIED TO GM ARE DEFECTIVE. GM HAS SUBMITTED TO NHTSA A PETITION FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY AND NHTSA HAS GRANTED GM UNTIL AUGUST 2017 TO COMPLETE ITS INVESTIGATION AND TO SUBMIT ALL DATA SUPPORTING THE PETITION. IF THE PETITION IS DENIED, GM WILL CONDUCT A RECALL OF THE AIRBAG INFLATORS COVERED BY TAKATA?S DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV AND SEARCH FOR DOCKET NO. NHTSA-2016-0124. YOUR WEB SITE SAYS "IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR YOUR VEHICLE I AM DOING THAT WITH IS COMPLAINT. 3 1/2 YEARS WITH NO RESOLUTION IS NOT TIMELY. PLEASE ADVISE. PLEASE INFORM US OF WHAT IS BEING DONE

Air Bags
Filed Jan 6, 2020149,000 milesOH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A CADILLAC DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CENTRAL CADILLAC (2801 CARNEGIE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44115, (216) 586-5807) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY. THE CONTACT WAS FORWARDED TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 149,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Jan 5, 2020137,000 milesKY

WHAT IS IN MOTION SERVICE STABILITY TRACK LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUT ENGINE OFF

Air Bags
Filed Dec 24, 2019OH

THIS COMPLAINT IS SAME AS MANY OTHER THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED. THAT IS ICW MAY 27,2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2049152 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER16V383 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE SUMMARY - TAKATA CORPORATION ('TAKATA') HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO 1500, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, GMC SIERRA 1500, YUKON, AND YUKON XL VEHICLES. THIS IS BASED UPON TAKATA'S DECISION THAT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS IT SUPPLIED TO GM ARE DEFECTIVE. GM HAS SUBMITTED TO NHTSA A PETITION FOR INCONSEQUENTIALITY AND NHTSA HAS GRANTED GM UNTIL AUGUST 2017 TO COMPLETE ITS INVESTIGATION AND TO SUBMIT ALL DATA SUPPORTING THE PETITION. IF THE PETITION IS DENIED, GM WILL CONDUCT A RECALL OF THE AIRBAG INFLATORS COVERED BY TAKATA'S DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV AND SEARCH FOR DOCKET NO. NHTSA-2016-0124. YOUR WEB SITE SAYS "IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR YOUR VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER, PLEASE CONTACT THE NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT: 1-888-327-4236 OR TTY: 1-800-424-9153 OR FILE AN ONLINE COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA." I AM DOING THAT WITH IS COMPLAINT. 3 1/2 YEARS WITH NO RESOLUTION IS NOT TIMELY. PLEASE ADVISE.

Air Bags
Filed Dec 2, 2019MD

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V383000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED FITZGERALD CHEVROLET HAGERSTOWN (101 S EDGEWOOD DR, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740, (301) 733-5000) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF*JB

Complaints 1-50 of 230, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2007
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20271000Routine
202639300Do not drive
202521100Routine
202452200Routine
2023143400Routine
202286410Routine
202179910Routine
202014210Routine
201925000Routine
201822110Routine
201751210Routine
201689430Do not drive
201598930Do not drive
201420210Routine
201319410Routine
201220300Routine
201149600Routine
201038300Routine
2009585110Fatalities reported
2008136450Routine
2007 — this page230470Above average
200619200Routine
200543410Routine
200469460Routine
200381640Routine
2002115370Routine
20013110Routine
200071430Routine
199939510Routine

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Reading this record

Complaint volume is well above typical for a single model year.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Feb 5, 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.