2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
97
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
The 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 97 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV, potentially affecting up to 11,046,419 vehicles.
Recall 17V437000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
| 40,683 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra...
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017....
View full details →Recall 17V437000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 40,683 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra...
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017....
View full details →Recall 17V437000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 40,683 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra...
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017....
View full details →Recall 16V651000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
| 3,640,162 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV...
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016....
View full details →Recall 16V651000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 3,640,162 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV...
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016....
View full details →Recall 16V651000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 3,640,162 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV...
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016....
View full details →Recall 14V624000 — AIR BAGS
| 1,046 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel top cover on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect spacer fabric, causing a reduction of adhesion between the spacer fabric and the vinyl show surface. This reduced adhesion may result in inconsistent passenger air bag...
Consequence: Inconsistent air bag deployment increases the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel top cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14686.
View full details →Recall 14V259000 — AIR BAGS
| 2,838 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles manufactured April 6, 2014, through May 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the air bag module is secured to a chute adhered to the backside of the instrument panel with an insufficiently heated infrared weld. This may result in only a partial deployment of...
Consequence: In the event of an accident, an air bag that only partially deploys increases the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: GM sent the owners an interim notification letter on May 16, 2014 to advise owners of the recall, and will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. When the parts are available, dealers will replace the instrument...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the variable valve timing, resulting in damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 89,000.
CAR AT 56000 MILES WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. REASON WAS THE CHASSIS CONTROL,MODULE WAS IMPROPERLY DESIGNED AND WAS LEFT EXPOSED ALLOWING SNOW TO CORRODE THE MODULE. CADILLAC REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR THAT INCLUDED $650 IN DIAGNOSTIC TIME
EXHAUST GAS ENTERS CABIN WHENEVER STATIONARY. EVEN AT BRIEF TRAFFIC SIGNALS, FUMES QUICKLY ENTER VEHICLE. CAR IS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD.
EXHAUST GAS ENTERS CABIN WHENEVER STATIONARY. EVEN AT BRIEF TRAFFIC SIGNALS, FUMES QUICKLY ENTER VEHICLE. CAR IS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD.
MY 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 50+ DAYS SINCE PURCHASING IN 2015 FOR DEFECTIVE BRAKES, TRANSMISSION, TRIM, TECHNOLOGY, CHASSIS, ELECTRICAL, AND HVAC. I HAVE CONTACTED GM AND THEY DON'T WANT TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY IN THE SHOP FOR PROBLEMS AND IT IS NOT A VEHICLE THAT SHOULD BE OPERATED ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS. NUMEROUS PARTS OF MY TRANSMISSION HAVE BEEN REPLACED/REPROGRAMMED/REBUILT BEFORE DUE TO DEFECTS IN DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY. THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY VIBRATES, JERKS AND SHUTTERS WHEN DRIVING, POPS AND CREAKS WHEN STOPPED AND CLUNKS WHEN LAUNCHING FROM STOP OR ROLLING STOP. THE TRANSMISSION CAUSES THE CAR TO TAKE OFF IN 4TH GEAR RATHER THAN IN 1ST GEAR WHICH MEANS THE CAR FEELS AS IF THERE IS NO POWER TO PROPEL THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND FEELS AS IF IT IS BROKEN. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 14 TIMES AND GM NOW DOES NOT WANT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER HAS VERIFIED THE CONCERN AND DOCUMENTED IT. I FEEL THAT GM IS NOT DOING ENOUGH TO ENSURE SAFE VEHICLES ARE ON THE ROAD. THIS TRANSMISSION ISSUE IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ONE DAY. I HAVE ALREADY PUT GM ON NOTICE ALL THE WAY UP TO THE EXECUTIVE LEVEL AND THEY DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I FEEL THAT NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE ISSUES THAT PLAGUE 2015 FULL SIZE GM SUV OWNERS. THERE ARE A LOT OF US OUT THERE ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH.
Safety Rating for the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
General Motors, LLC has issued 97 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT5397B — EQUIPMENT
This preliminary information communicates an issue with the rear HVAC controls inadvertently turning on or changing setting and provides repair information.
PIT5487E — BACK OVER PREVENTION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have multiple messages on the driver information center Service Parking Assist System, Service Adaptive Cruise Control, Service Surround Vision Camera, and Service Driver Assist Message. The Front park, turn signal, day time running lights, and/or cornering lights...
PIT5564B — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with aftermarket USB chargers causing SIR DTC's to set.
16NA111 — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides diagnostic/inspection information for the air box and air filter seal to correct a MIL and DTCs P0420 and P0430 setting.
18NA355 — POWER TRAIN
This technical bulletin provides information for new transmission oil to use and a procedure for exchanging the old fluid and adding the new fluid to correct a shake/shudder during light throttle acceleration condition.
PIT5445B — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of additional information when diagnosing a service driver assist message with a diagnostic trouble code B172E and or a B172F. The haptic seat motor has a pigtail lead coming off of it. In many cases the wiring pigtail near the haptic...
GCUS-9-3977 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
17016 - Special Coverage - Certain vehicles may have a steering wheel in which the plating on the chrome trim bezel is separated from the plastic substrate. Separation of the chrome plating may create a rough edge. Dealers are to replace the steering wheel chrome trim bezel with an improved...
PIT5487B — BACK OVER PREVENTION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have multiple messages on the driver information center Service Parking Assist System, Service Adaptive Cruise Control, Service Surround Vision Camera, and Service Driver Assist Message. The Front park, turn signal, day time running lights, and/or cornering lights...
PIT5317A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the rear body fuse block with a loose fuse connection. Technician will need to check terminal tension on the rear fuse block. Technician will need to replace the rear body fuse block if poor terminal tension is the...
PIT5317A — STRUCTURE
This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with the rear body fuse block with a loose fuse connection. Technician will need to check terminal tension on the rear fuse block. Technician will need to replace the rear body fuse block if poor terminal tension is the...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
- 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 6 complaints
- 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 18 complaints
- 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 5 complaints
- 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 3 complaints
- 2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 0 complaints
- 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV (current)
- 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 20 complaints
- 2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 47 complaints
- 2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 19 complaints
- 2019 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 38 complaints
- 2020 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV — 25 complaints
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