Major Problems with Cadillac Escalade ESV Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Cadillac Escalade ESV to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Cadillac Escalade ESV

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Cadillac Escalade ESV.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Escalade ESV	3
2017 Escalade ESV	6
2016 Escalade ESV	12
2015 Escalade ESV	7
2013 Escalade ESV	1
2012 Escalade ESV	2
2011 Escalade ESV	12
2010 Escalade ESV	4
2009 Escalade ESV	4
2008 Escalade ESV	17
2007 Escalade ESV	39
2006 Escalade ESV	5
2005 Escalade ESV	13
2004 Escalade ESV	21
2003 Escalade ESV	12

Worst 3 Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints

2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Victims: 4 Mileage: 70000 miles

2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 55000 miles

2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV SUSPENSION Victims: 2 Mileage: 45200 miles

Browse Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Cadillac Escalade ESV owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS takata recall gm says vehicle is safe to drive. i don't feel safe in the vehicle though i have no...	45 ~ 21284 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2015 cadillac escalade esv. while the vehicle was parked with the air conditioning activated the...	26 ~ 59485 miles
ENGINE exhaust gas enters cabin whenever stationary. even at brief traffic signals fumes quickly enter vehicle. car is less than 4	18 ~ 97260 miles
POWER TRAIN my 2015 cadillac escalade has been in the shop for 50+ days since purchasing in 2015 for defective brakes transmission...	14 ~ 62568 miles
SERVICE BRAKES stuck throttle at 4000+ rpms: while passing a car on a straight two lane highway the engine stayed at 4000...	13 ~ 78391 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my 2015 cadillac escalade has been in the shop for 50+ days since purchasing in 2015 for defective brakes transmission...	11 ~ 63185 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER there is a defect in this vehicle where the lower anchors (latch) for the 2nd row passenger seat are asymmetric...	11 ~ 50319 miles
SUSPENSION - takata recall...still awaiting replacement!!! - shocks went out while driving on the highway. took vehicle to local dealership and...	7 ~ 32106 miles
SEATS connector to seat control module located under passenger seat shorted out and melted without fuse interruption. melted connector found when...	6 ~ 67000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL acceleration for no reason. i was backing out of a parking spot and i put the car in reverse. i...	6 ~ 55351 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM acceleration for no reason. i was backing out of a parking spot and i put the car in reverse. i...	6 ~ 69988 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the vehicle in question is a 2007 cadillac escalade esv. this vehicle has been in the shop 26 times in...	6 ~ 41077 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE acceleration for no reason. i was backing out of a parking spot and i put the car in reverse. i...	5 ~ 47294 miles
STEERING while traveling on an interstate highway steering became completely unresponsive. i managed to exit highway without incident. attempted to make...	5 ~ 67960 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2011 cadillac escalade esv 26771 power rear cargo door is a serious safety hazard. son was seriously hurt at airport...	5 ~ 16919 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the vehicle in question is a 2007 cadillac escalade esv. this vehicle has been in the shop 26 times in...	5 ~ 17600 miles
WHEELS first occurance: 3/05 noticed tire pressure gauge light up in vehicle went to gas station checked all tires and filled...	5 ~ 53490 miles
EQUIPMENT 2011 cadillac escalade esv 26771 power rear cargo door is a serious safety hazard. son was seriously hurt at airport...	4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicle in question is a 2007 cadillac escalade esv. this vehicle has been in the shop 26 times in...	4 ~ 91187 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle in question is a 2007 cadillac escalade esv. this vehicle has been in the shop 26 times in...	4 ~ 35925 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM speedometer sticks and is not accurate. there is a policy set up to fix only those vehicles under 70000 miles....	3 ~ 82667 miles
SEAT BELTS i just like inform to whom it may concern i am owner of cadilac escalade esv that i bought brand...	3 ~ 35667 miles
TIRES 2007 escalade with factory 22's rims has severe vibration issues creating an unstable operating condition. dealer unable to address after...	3 ~ 50964 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2015 cadillac escalade esv. while driving in the rain the air conditioner condenser fractured and...	2 ~ 15250 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES chrome plating on interior door handles has peeled resulting in a razor-blade like effect causing injury to hands when using...	2 ~ 32750 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS in nov. 2010 the front seat heaters failed in our cadillac escalade esv. at that time an electrical burning smell...	2 ~ 66843 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the vehicle in question is a 2007 cadillac escalade esv. this vehicle has been in the shop 26 times in...	2 ~ 1501 miles
TRAILER HITCHES the vehicle in question is a 2007 cadillac escalade esv. this vehicle has been in the shop 26 times in...	2 ~ 1500 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2017 cadillac escalade esv. while attempting to park the vehicle the brake pedal traveled to...	1 ~ 18000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac escalade esv. when the contact drove in reverse and attempted to apply the...	1 ~ 86000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the rear hatch was opened with the automatic button it raised to the open position. as i was putting in...	1 ~ 16000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while traveling on an interstate highway steering became completely unresponsive. i managed to exit highway without incident. attempted to make...	1 ~ 68000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade esv. the contact stated that the wiring harness and module connectors were...	1 ~ 87000 miles
VALVE > TIRES bridegestone dueler tires bought on 6/07/08 at firestone in tulsa. on 9/02/08 less than 1500 miles later had valve stem...	1 ~ 69871 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 cadillac escalade esv. while driving 30 mph up a very steep mountain with very steep...	1 ~ 11000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the vehicle in question is a 2007 cadillac escalade esv. this vehicle has been in the shop 26 times in...	1 ~ 3000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i just like inform to whom it may concern i am owner of cadilac escalade esv that i bought brand...	1 ~ 1 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION i just like inform to whom it may concern i am owner of cadilac escalade esv that i bought brand...	1 ~ 1 miles
CHILD SEAT i just like inform to whom it may concern i am owner of cadilac escalade esv that i bought brand...	1 ~ 1 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION i just like inform to whom it may concern i am owner of cadilac escalade esv that i bought brand...	1 ~ 1 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i just like inform to whom it may concern i am owner of cadilac escalade esv that i bought brand...	1 ~ 1 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES i just like inform to whom it may concern i am owner of cadilac escalade esv that i bought brand...	1 ~ 1 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT i just like inform to whom it may concern i am owner of cadilac escalade esv that i bought brand...	1 ~ 1 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* - the contact stated that would go into gear with the ignition being in the accessory position without depressing...	1 ~ 29800 miles
RIM > WHEELS dt: the aluminum rims corroded causing the tires to deflate. there was air leaking from around the valve stems. this...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the left rear wheel bearing failed on a new 2004 cadillac escalade esv while driving on the freeway. the abs...	1 ~ 6000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my complaint is with your assessment that i might get "confused" by informaition furnished by automakers regarding safety defects perhaps...	1

FAQ

What year Cadillac Escalade ESV is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 15 years, Cadillac Escalade ESV models of 2013, 2012, 2019 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Cadillac Escalade ESV models of 2007 and 2004 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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