Major Problems with 2009 Cadillac Escalade Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2009 Cadillac Escalade

2009 Cadillac Escalade ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 158389 miles

2009 Cadillac Escalade ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 3200 miles

2009 Cadillac Escalade ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 100000 miles

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
i recently purchased a pristine 2009 cadillac escalade with only 38 000 miles and signed up for any and all...
18
~ 38882 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
car shut off on me twice while driving. the car has a loud squeaking squealing rough noise. when that happens...
9
~ 82277 miles
STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade. while driving at an unknown speed and also while in park the...
4
~ 127900 miles
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade. while driving 20 mph the transmission seized and the vehicle jerked. in...
3
~ 162463 miles
POWER TRAIN
car shut off on me twice while driving. the car has a loud squeaking squealing rough noise. when that happens...
3
~ 103863 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
headlight installed height on taller vehicles such as category 1 and 2 trucks (commonly called suv crossover van pickup truck...
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
there was a symbol showing on the dashboard about the airbag. also a symbol to check the suspension of the
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
while driving the vehicle it stalled and would not go. i had to turn it off and start it again...
2
~ 61500 miles
SEATS
the heated seat had stopped working. the heated/cooled seat module located under the passenger seat had a burnt connector. it...
2
~ 112500 miles
TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade equipped with bridgestone dueler h/l alenza tires. the tire size was 285/45/22. while...
2
~ 37250 miles
SUSPENSION
car shut off on me twice while driving. the car has a loud squeaking squealing rough noise. when that happens...
2
~ 1600 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that the service stability traction control and service stability...
1
~ 100000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that the service stability traction control and service stability...
1
~ 100000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade. while driving 20 mph the transmission seized and the vehicle jerked. in...
1
~ 158389 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade. while driving 20 mph the transmission seized and the vehicle jerked. in...
1
~ 158389 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
my vehicle stopped unexpectedly on the freeway while driving. i had my wife and 3. kids in the car. i...
1
~ 80000 miles
VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade. while the cruise control was activated it would suddenly fail when the...
1
~ 100000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade. while the cruise control was activated it would suddenly fail when the...
1
~ 100000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that the door handles on both rear doors fractured...
1
~ 55000 miles
EQUIPMENT
my wife was going to a doctor's appointment with our 1 year old child. when she arrives she noticed the...
1
~ 56000 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION
on general motors cars that light the backup lights while parked and remote lock and unlock are activated. pedestrians and...
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2009 cadillac escalade hybrid (na). while driving at least 5 mph the brake warning light illuminated...
1
~ 4400 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
headlight installed height on taller vehicles such as category 1 and 2 trucks (commonly called suv crossover van pickup truck...
1
~ 1 miles

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