52 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Air Bags · verdict BUY 75/100
“The Transmission , the vehicle came to a sudden stop while driving, confirmed by a mechanic, no it has not been inspected by insurance or others accident was avoided, no warnings lights, transmission began to jump in gear like a lunge forward. Double checked it and it would not go forward then it would let you reverse only and then it will not go forward or reverse. The vehicle had to be towed. Engine starts fine but”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Cadillac Escalade Ext owner
“-Driver seat would not heat or cool. -When troubleshooting, discovered a melted wire and burnt plug. Could have caused fire. Various others online had the exact issue. There should be a recall. -Not reproduced or confirmed by dealer. The damage is visible, not necessary to take in. -Not inspected, see photos. -No warning lights.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Cadillac Escalade Ext owner
“Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 cadillac escalade. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called devan lowe inc cadillac gmc lincoln (al-77 & steele station rd, attalla, al 35954, (256) 344-4832) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exc”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Cadillac Escalade Ext owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2021 | Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module SAFETY | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silve |
| 05/02/2021 | Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module SAFETY | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, o |
| 30/12/2014 | Electrical System:Ignition SAFETY | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yuko |
| 06/01/2011 | Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC CANYON, SIERRA, SAVANA, YUKON AND YUKON XL VE |
On the federal record it scores 75/100: 52 owner complaints (3.47 per year on the road) and 4 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Air Bags, with 37 of 50 categorised reports.
The 2011 Cadillac Escalade Ext scored 75/100 on the federal record.