2013 Cadillac Escalade Ext: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
1 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
1 NHTSA owner complaints · 3 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 0.08
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac escalade ext. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the fuel control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. dimmitt cadillac of st. petersburg (3333 gandy blvd d, pinellas park, fl 33781, (727) 493-5067) was contacted and stated that …
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 13V001000 | Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Devic | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Si… |
| 21V054000 | Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Taho… |
| 21V053000 | Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, S… |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Fuel/Propulsion System (1 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 81/100, computed from 1 NHTSA complaints and 3 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Ext, 3 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 02/01/2013. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
Open the true-cost calculatorComplaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-08-20.