2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID
The 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Steering (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE WENT OVER A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY AND LOSS POWER STEERING FUNCTIONALITY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BROTHERTON CADILLAC LOCATED AT 215 SW 12TH ST, SUITE 101, RENTON WA 98057, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, ALL THE WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AS THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK INTO THE FLOOR BOARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A BAD CELL IN THE BATTERY AND AS A RESULT, IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, ALL THE WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AS THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK INTO THE FLOOR BOARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A BAD CELL IN THE BATTERY AND AS A RESULT, IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Safety Rating for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID
The 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID
General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-14-06-130-001 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROCEDURE OF DISABLING E-ASSIST, EXTENDED RANGE ELECTRIC VEHICLE, TWO-MODE HYBRID OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE, PRIOR TO SERVICING HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENT OR CONNECTION. *PE
PIT-5120-A — TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: INSTRUMENT PANEL MESSAGES REGARDING STABILITRAK MESSAGE, TRACTION CONTROL MESSAGE, SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE, IS OFF AND GAUGES, IN VARIOUS MODULES LOW SPEED SETTINGS, ARE INOPERATIVE. MODELS 2007-13 ALL ESCALADES; AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; SIERRA, ALL YUKONS AND DENALIS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID
- 2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID — 30 complaints
- 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID (current)
- 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID — 1 complaint
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