Cadillac Escalade EXT problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Cadillac Escalade EXT (2007–2013).

Complaints
5
Recalls
9
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2200722008120092010201120122013
NHTSA complaints per Cadillac Escalade EXT model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Cadillac Escalade EXT model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2013 Escalade EXT00003—
2012 Escalade EXT00003—
2011 Escalade EXT00004—
2010 Escalade EXT00003—
2009 Escalade EXT10004Wheels & Tires
2008 Escalade EXT20003Airbags
2007 Escalade EXT20003Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Cadillac Escalade EXT problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls

  • Recall 21V054000Feb 5, 20211,778,128 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

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

  • Recall 21V050000Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

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

  • Recall 21V051000Feb 5, 2021284,645 vehiclesModel years 2012

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

  • Recall 21V052000Feb 5, 2021557,023 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

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

  • Recall 21V053000Feb 5, 2021692,526 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

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

  • Recall 14V827000Dec 30, 201484,192 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

  • Recall 13V001000Jan 2, 201354,686 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.

  • Recall 11V007000Jan 6, 201130,566 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

  • Recall 10V240000Jun 4, 20101,365,070 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009

    Risk: It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

Other Cadillac models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology