Cadillac Escalade recall history
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Cadillac Escalade, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Cadillac Escalade, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1999–2025 with 81 recall campaigns and 2045 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2021 (9), 2015 (7), and 2011 (7).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2007 (316), 2008 (180), and 2002 (164).
- Top recall themes: Airbags, Seats and restraints, and Steering and suspension.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Air bags, Engine, Electrical system.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Airbags
8 campaigns · Years: 2007–2015, 2021These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Seats and restraints
7 campaigns · Years: 1999, 2002–2005, 2015–2017, 2021–2022These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Steering and suspension
7 campaigns · Years: 2006, 2011, 2015–2016, 2023These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Electrical
5 campaigns · Years: 2003, 2007–2009, 2011–2014These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
Fuel and emissions
5 campaigns · Years: 1999–2000, 2009, 2020–2021These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Brakes
4 campaigns · Years: 2003–2004, 2015–2018, 2023–2024These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Powertrain
4 campaigns · Years: 2005, 2013, 2021These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
Engine and cooling
2 campaigns · Years: 2015, 2021–2024These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Cadillac Escalade in NHTSA complaint data are Air bags, Engine, Electrical system.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 5 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train. |
| 2024 | 2 | 39 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling. |
| 2023 | 4 | 131 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system. |
| 2022 | 3 | 72 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Power train. |
| 2021 | 9 | 59 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Engine and engine cooling, Power train. |
| 2020 | 2 | 9 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Exterior lighting. |
| 2019 | 0 | 19 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Suspension, Exterior lighting. |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Service brakes, Power train. |
| 2017 | 2 | 70 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Service brakes. |
| 2016 | 4 | 111 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Power train, Electrical system. |
| 2015 | 7 | 133 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2014 | 2 | 29 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Vehicle speed control. |
| 2013 | 4 | 22 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Electrical system, Air bags. |
| 2012 | 4 | 32 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine. |
| 2011 | 7 | 53 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Service brakes, Suspension. |
| 2010 | 3 | 44 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2009 | 5 | 89 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2008 | 4 | 180 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2007 | 4 | 316 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2006 | 2 | 26 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes. |
| 2005 | 2 | 61 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes. |
| 2004 | 2 | 99 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Electrical system, Air bags. |
| 2003 | 4 | 111 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Electronic stability control (esc). |
| 2002 | 1 | 164 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seats:mid/rear assembly, Fuel system, gasoline, Service brakes. |
| 2000 | 1 | 96 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. |
| 1999 | 2 | 46 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension:front, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Air bags , Seat belts and Electrical system
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.