NHTSA Data Explorer

Cadillac Escalade EXT

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

97

Active records

Recalls

16

Active records

TSBs

1,825

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

13

Crashes

6

Fires

5

Top reported issues — Cadillac Escalade EXT

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Condition issue

35

Operating state

20

Braking behavior

17

Safety restraint issue

16

Reporting mechanism

14

Driver assistance issue

9

Thermal issue

9

Fluid issue

7

Engine behavior

6

Performance issue

6

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

6

Vibration/harshness

6

Safety restraint behavior

5

Electrical issue

4

Access/entry issue

3

Infotainment behavior

2

Starting behavior

2

Lighting behavior

1

Noise

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Recent change

1

Steering behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

Filed May 10, 2024


The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Energy Saver A/S, Tire Size: P265/65/R18, DOT Number: M3KA. The contact stated the tires contain a tire identification number (TIN) that is missing the 4-digit week and year code mark. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 574, Tire Identification & Recordkeeping. Missing TIN information can make it difficult for tire owners to determine the…

2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

Filed Sep 14, 2023


The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The infotainment display displayed a message indicating that the air bags were off, potentially compromising vehicle safety. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to provide a cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air…

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

Filed Sep 27, 2022


Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that several appointments were scheduled with the dealer and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair; however, after the vehicle had remained at the dealer for a long period of time, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact…

2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

Filed Dec 27, 2021


Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, upon contacting the dealer, he was informed that the repair might cause the dashboard to crack. The contact was then informed that he would have to sign a waiver to ensure that the dealer would not be held responsible for any damages to the vehicle. The manufacturer was then notified of the issue and confirmed that the dealer would not be…

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

Filed Dec 13, 2021


The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact stated that on three separate occasions while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that on each occasion, he had the vehicle towed back to his residence. The vehicle had yet to be serviced or diagnosed for the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000. The VIN was not available.

2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500

Filed May 11, 2019


IT GOES IN REVERSE AND DRIVE AND SLIPS NO POWER AT.JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK LOVE IT BUT AM VERY SAD I CAN NOT DRIVE IT.

2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

Filed Jan 14, 2019


Fire

HEATED SEAT CONTROL MODULE CONNECTION OVERHEATED FROM POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AND STARTED FIRE.

2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500

Filed Jun 13, 2018


THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ON MY TRUCK ARE SEVERELY RUSTED AND BOLTS HAVE BROKEN OFF CAUSING THE DREADED PO430 CODE AND NOW THE TRUCK WON'T PASS STATE EMISSIONS TESTING UNTIL I SPEND OVER $1,000 CORRECTING GENERAL MOTORS' DEFECT. SO MANY TRUCKS WERE EFFECTED AND MY COUSIN'S 2005 TAHOE HAD THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. BOTH TRUCKS ARE WELL MAINTAINED AND MINE IS NORMALLY PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND CLEANED FREQUENTLY. DON'T LET ME GET STARTED ON THE RUST UNDER THE REAR DOORS. GREAT TRUCKS BUT GM REALLY…

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500

Filed May 14, 2018


TAKATA RECALL HAVE NOT HEARD A WORD IN A YEAR WHATS GOING ON NOBODY CAN ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS, IS THIS SOME KIND OF A SCAM ?

2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT

Filed Apr 26, 2018


TAKATA RECALL - MY VEHICLE IS LISTED AS HAVING THE TAKATA AIRBAG INSTALLED AND RECALLED - GM RECALL # 2049151 - NHTSA # 16V381. WHEN I CALLED GM THEY SAID THE RECALL WAS ON HOLD AND I COULD NOT GET MY CAR SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL. THESE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN PROVEN TO BE DEADLY AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY GM IS HOLDING BACK FORM ALLOWING ME TO KEEP MY FAMILY SAFE AND PERFORM THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.