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2002-2013 · 12 model years

Cadillac Escalade EXT Problems by year

Owners have filed 981 complaints about the Cadillac Escalade EXT across 12 model years, and it has 16 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (247), while 2006, 2012, 2013 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age2007247 complaints · 5 recallsSee the 2007
Complaints
981
Recalls
16
Crashes
59
Fires
36
Injuries
94
Deaths
10

Escalade EXT complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20131300Fuel systemA
201221330Electrical systemA
201152400AirbagsB
201039300AirbagsA
200961511AirbagsD
2008167486AirbagsD
20072475139AirbagsF
200619110Electrical systemA
200548141Electrical systemB
2004812116Electrical systemD
2003100256BrakesD
20021451137BrakesD

Most common Escalade EXT problems

Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls 16

Air bags: inflator module

21V0500002,641,272 vehicles affected

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...

Latest Escalade EXT complaints

2005 Cadillac Escalade EXTAirbags

The check air bag light stays on and will not go off. The light stays on with the seatbelt on or off.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11755197
2007 Cadillac Escalade EXTBrakesAirbagsEngine & coolingCrash1 injury

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...

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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.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Air bags · EngineNHTSA 11753781
2005 Cadillac Escalade EXTBrakesFuel systemCrash

Brake/abs system locked up on me and I couldn't stop. I accidentally hit someone from behind and was proven to be an accident. My traction light my abs light and my brake light all came on at the same time right before I wrecked. The suv swerves over to the other lane randomly while on the interstate and does stop on time. Every time I fuel up gas leaks out from somewhere and its pumps gas really slow and takes so long

Filed Incident Service brakes · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11716518
2007 Cadillac Escalade EXTAirbags

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.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11703244

Questions about the Cadillac Escalade EXT

Which Cadillac Escalade EXT years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2007 (247), 2008 (167), 2002 (145). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2007 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Cadillac Escalade EXT years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2013, 2006, 2012 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Escalade EXT years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Cadillac Escalade EXT problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (339), electrical system (187), brakes (140) most often.

How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade EXT have?

NHTSA lists 16 recalls across all Cadillac Escalade EXT model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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