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Cadillac Escalade 2007–2014

3rd generation (GMT900) · GMT926 (SUV) / GMT936 (ESV)

NHTSA data through 13 August 2026774 complaints, 418 with mileageMethod

Reports with mileage
418
Median of reported failures
93,000 mi
Most-reported system
Airbag system (36.0%)
Recalls
12

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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 56,000 and 121,440 miles.

Figure 1 · Cadillac Escalade 2007–2014 · 418 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 10,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 47 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Cadillac Escalade 2007–2014Histogram of 418 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 10,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 10,000 miles with 47 complaints, 11.2 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 56,000 and 121,440 miles. A further 11 complaints, 2.6 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 92,627.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 11 complaints (2.6%), plotted separately
10%
9,000
25%
56,000
Median
92,627
75%
121,440
90%
160,000

Tallest bin: 47 complaints between 0 and 10,000 miles. Based on 418 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 10,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–10,0004711.2%
10,000–20,000174.1%
20,000–30,00081.9%
30,000–40,00092.2%
40,000–50,000143.3%
50,000–60,000174.1%
60,000–70,000225.3%
70,000–80,000368.6%
80,000–90,000296.9%
90,000–100,0004410.5%
100,000–110,000368.6%
110,000–120,000307.2%
120,000–130,000204.8%
130,000–140,000194.5%
140,000–150,00061.4%
150,000–160,000194.5%
160,000–170,000163.8%
170,000–180,00081.9%
180,000–190,00081.9%
190,000–200,00020.5%
200,000+112.6%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 774 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2014 Cadillac Escalade, and 418 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 56,000 and 121,440 miles. The median is 92,627 miles.

The most-reported areas are the airbag system (36.0% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles), the electrical system (12.8% of complaints, typically around 88,000 miles), the engine (8.4% of complaints, typically around 133,000 miles).

12 recall campaigns cover this generation.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2007–2014 Cadillac Escalade last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2007–2014 Cadillac Escalade were filed by 93,000 miles and 90% by 160,000 miles — figures drawn from 418 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

11 reports (2.6%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Escalade reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2007–2014 Escalade: the 3-minute check

Generated from 418 mileage-tagged complaints, 12 recall campaigns, 5 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 12 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Check engine (active fuel management) on 2010–2014 cars. AFM on the 6.2L L94 drives excessive oil consumption and collapsed or failed valve lifters. A failed lifter causes misfire, ticking and often camshaft lobe damage requiring top-end rebuild. Subject of class action…
  3. Check interior (dashboard) on 2007–2014 cars. Dashboard top surface cracks and splits, typically radiating from the passenger airbag seam. Extremely widely reported across the generation; GM never issued a recall, treating it as cosmetic.
  4. Check airbags (takata inflator) on 2007–2014 cars. GM full-size trucks and SUVs of this generation are part of the Takata inflator recall population.
  5. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  6. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 56,000 and 121,000 miles, with a median of 93,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the airbag system and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 88,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Cadillac Escalade 2007–2014

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Body structure34 reports75,00058,000–100,000Body structure: 34 reports, median 75,000 miles, middle half 58,000 to 100,000 miles.
  2. Electrical system99 reports88,00056,000–115,000Electrical system: 99 reports, median 88,000 miles, middle half 56,000 to 115,000 miles.
  3. Problems owners could not categorise34 reports96,00072,000–110,000Problems owners could not categorise: 34 reports, median 96,000 miles, middle half 72,000 to 110,000 miles.
  4. Transmission and driveline33 reports97,00075,000–130,000Transmission and driveline: 33 reports, median 97,000 miles, middle half 75,000 to 130,000 miles.
  5. Airbag system279 reports100,00076,000–133,000Airbag system: 279 reports, median 100,000 miles, middle half 76,000 to 133,000 miles.
  6. Exterior lighting27 reports100,00020,000–110,000Exterior lighting: 27 reports, median 100,000 miles, middle half 20,000 to 110,000 miles.
  7. Engine65 reports133,00092,000–160,000Engine: 65 reports, median 133,000 miles, middle half 92,000 to 160,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Airbag system27936.0%100,00076,000–133,000
Electrical system9912.8%88,00056,000–115,000
Engine658.4%133,00092,000–160,000
Problems owners could not categorise344.4%96,00072,000–110,000
Body structure344.4%75,00058,000–100,000
Transmission and driveline334.3%97,00075,000–130,000
Exterior lighting273.5%100,00020,000–110,000
Electronic stability control (esc)253.2%99,00075,000–137,000
Suspension222.8%70,00041,000–118,000
Seats222.8%107,00070,000–130,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Cadillac Escalade 2007–2014 · 418 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Cadillac Escalade 2007–2014Of 418 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 10,000-mile bin edge. 27 percent below 60,000 miles. 48 percent below 90,000 miles. 74 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 92,627 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 27% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 48% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 74% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 97%: the remaining 2.6% of reports (11) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

27% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

In the reporting window

  • Electrical system — middle half 56,000–115,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 58,000–100,000 mi
  • Exterior lighting — middle half 20,000–110,000 mi

Mostly reported later

  • Airbag system — middle half 76,000–133,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 92,000–160,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 72,000–110,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 75,000–130,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

48% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 76,000–133,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 56,000–115,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 72,000–110,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 58,000–100,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 75,000–130,000 mi
  • Exterior lighting — middle half 20,000–110,000 mi

Mostly reported later

  • Engine — middle half 92,000–160,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

74% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Electrical system — median 88,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 96,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 75,000 mi
  • Exterior lighting — median 100,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 76,000–133,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 92,000–160,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 75,000–130,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 92,627 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The airbag system accounts for 36.0% of complaints (279 reports, 81 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 100,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 76,000 and 133,000 miles.

A single system taking 36.0% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.

The electrical system accounts for 12.8% of complaints (99 reports, 69 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 88,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 56,000 and 115,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 8.4% of complaints (65 reports, 41 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 133,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 92,000 and 160,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 4.4% of complaints (34 reports, 14 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 96,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 72,000 and 110,000 miles.

Body structure accounts for 4.4% of complaints (34 reports, 27 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 75,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 58,000 and 100,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 4.3% of complaints (33 reports, 22 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 97,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 75,000 and 130,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2007 model year drew the most — 320 complaints — while 2013 drew the fewest at 23. The median year sits at 50.

That makes 2007 an outlier: roughly 6.4 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 12 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (5), the electrical system (3), the suspension (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 774 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
41 (5.3%)
Fires
29
Injury reports
36
Fatality reports
3

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Engine (active Fuel Management) 2010–2014

AFM on the 6.2L L94 drives excessive oil consumption and collapsed or failed valve lifters. A failed lifter causes misfire, ticking and often camshaft lobe damage requiring top-end rebuild. Subject of class action litigation across GM's AFM V8 range. Note the pre-AFM L92 (2007-2009) does not share this failure mode.

Interior (dashboard) 2007–2014

Dashboard top surface cracks and splits, typically radiating from the passenger airbag seam. Extremely widely reported across the generation; GM never issued a recall, treating it as cosmetic.

Airbags (takata Inflator) 2007–2014

GM full-size trucks and SUVs of this generation are part of the Takata inflator recall population.

Transmission 2007–2014

6L80 torque converter shudder and harsh 1-2 shifts, commonly traced to torque converter clutch material degradation and fluid condition.

Fuel System 2007–2014

Fuel level sender failure producing an erratic or stuck fuel gauge, a shared GM full-size truck complaint of the era.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2007320170
200818096
20098952
20104719
20115320
20123227
20132317
20143017

Recalls (12) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Sep 2021 · 2007–2009 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain

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

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328780.

    NHTSA campaign 21V052000, reported 2021-09-20.

  2. May 2021 · 2010–2014 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. 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, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and

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

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782

    NHTSA campaign 21V054000, reported 2021-05-11.

  3. May 2021 · 2009–2013 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT,

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

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328790.

    NHTSA campaign 21V053000, reported 2021-05-11.

  4. May 2021 · 2012 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized am

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

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328770.

    NHTSA campaign 21V051000, reported 2021-05-11.

  5. Mar 2021 · 2007–2011 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…

    The defect. 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 Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-200

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

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.

    NHTSA campaign 21V050000, reported 2021-03-01.

  6. Feb 2015 · 2011–2012 · Electrical SystemIf stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing…

    The defect. 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 Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.

    NHTSA campaign 14V827000, reported 2015-02-12.

  7. Dec 2014 · 2013–2014 · Electrical SystemIf the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

    What can happen. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂ’s number for this recall is 14515.

    NHTSA campaign 14V614000, reported 2014-12-26.

  8. Jan 2013 · 2013 · Power TrainAs a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF…

    The defect. General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles, manufactured between November 7, 2012, through December 18, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect", and FMVSS No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." The vehicles may have be

    What can happen. 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.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

    NHTSA campaign 13V001000, reported 2013-01-17.

  9. Jul 2011 · 2011 · SteeringThis could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk…

    The defect. Gm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac Escalade, Escalade esv; Chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and GMC sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.

    What can happen. This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Gm dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 13, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

    NHTSA campaign 11V339000, reported 2011-07-25.

  10. Jan 2011 · 2011 · SuspensionThe driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without…

    The defect. 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 vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.

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

    The free fix. Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.Gmownercenter.Com.

    NHTSA campaign 11V007000, reported 2011-01-11.

  11. Jan 2011 · 2011 · SuspensionThe driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without…

    The defect. General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac Escalade ext, Chevrolet avalanche, silverado ld and GMC sierra ld vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. Should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock.

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

    The free fix. Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.Gmownercenter.Com.

    NHTSA campaign 10V643000, reported 2011-01-11.

  12. Jun 2010 · 2007–2009 · Electrical SystemIt is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

    The defect. Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade esv, Escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; Saturn outlook; and model year 2009 Chevrolet traverse vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system (hwfs). A recall was implemented in 2008 to add a fuse to the control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed circuit board (pcb) electrical short. However, there have been n

    What can happen. It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

    The free fix. Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. The safety recall began on june 11, 2010. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-972-8876, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.Gmownercenter.Com.

    NHTSA campaign 10V240000, reported 2010-06-11.

What owners reported

- the contact stated that upon receiving thec 2007 Cadillac Escalade with 3 failure miles the retractable steps on both sides of the vehicle were not working. The contact heard a humming sound while driving, as if the steps were attempting to slide out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired, but there…

2007 · 3 miles · Body structure

the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. When it rained, water would leak around the sunroof. The water leaked into the side curtain air bag. The dealer stated that the drain hose was not originally installed; therefore, they installed the drain hose and replaced the side curtain air bag. While driving 50 MPH, the…

2007 · 3,000 miles · Throttle and speed control

the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the air bags suddenly deployed while she was driving 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who put the air bags back in place and replaced the instrument panel. The on star safety device indicated that the air bags needed to be checked…

2007 · 4,500 miles · Airbag system

Takata recall- i called my local dealership to have this remedied and was told gm does not have a fix for this? I have already had my BMW 3 Series and Chrysler 200 airbags fixed so why is gm having issues with replacing them? The electrical system also has enormous amounts of corrosion at all the system connections, i…

2007 · 10,000 miles · Airbag system

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