2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

317

Owner Complaints

17 Crashes 14 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

25

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE

The 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE has received a total of 317 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 25 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (112 complaints), Engine (32 complaints), and Electrical System (30 complaints).

Recalls for the 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE, potentially affecting up to 11,260,667 vehicles.

Recall 21V052000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 557,023 vehicles affected

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...

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

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 21V052000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 557,023 vehicles affected

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...

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

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 2,641,272 vehicles affected

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...

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

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 2,641,272 vehicles affected

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...

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

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 21V050000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

| 2,641,272 vehicles affected

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...

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

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 10V240000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 1,365,070 vehicles affected

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...

Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 08V441000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

| 857,735 vehicles affected

Defect: GM IS RECALLING 857,735 MY 2006-2008 BUICK LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MY 2007-2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MY 2008 BUICK ENCLAVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WIPER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM. A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE WASHER FLUID HEATER...

Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM, GMC...

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Owner Complaints for the 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE

317 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 112 9 Crashes 1 Fire 7 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 32 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 30 1 Crash 5 Fires 12 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 15
Power Train
Complaints: 13 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 11 10 Injuries
Suspension
Complaints: 10
Seats
Complaints: 8 1 Injury
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5 2 Fires 1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 5 6 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 3 4 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2 1 Fire 1 Injury
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Traction Control System
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11703244 | AIR BAGS | | 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that upon approaching the parked vehicle, he discovered that all the air bags had deployed without impact. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the air bag deployment. The contact then discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V050000 (Air Bags). The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
#11697256 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
Airbags warning light is on
#11687245 | ENGINE | | N/A miles Fire
I started the car and noticed a smell. Then my red battery light came on and a notification that my battery was not charging. I drove less than a mile and noticed smoke under my hood. I pulled over to a safe place and opened the hood to see flames around my alternator.
#11666957 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Crash
Entire information cluster has lost power vehicle halts to a stop in mid driving breaking response is sometimes hard sometimes very loose intermittent warning lights
#11666957 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles Crash
Entire information cluster has lost power vehicle halts to a stop in mid driving breaking response is sometimes hard sometimes very loose intermittent warning lights

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Safety Rating for the 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE

General Motors, LLC has issued 25 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

22-NA-195 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.

05-00-89-072F — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.

PIP3119P — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0420 and or P0430 stored. Technician should be advised that the catalytic converter...

PIP5258 — EQUIPMENT

GENERAL MOTORS: 2007-2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, EXPRESS,SILVERADO, SILVERADO HYBRID, SUBURBAN TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID. INFORMATION REGARDING SES LAMP WITH CAMSHAFT ACTUATOR CODES AFTER SI DIAGNOSIS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. *LJ

07-06-03-009D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin adds models to information on voltmeter gauge fluctuation due to regulated voltage control system and concerns about camper/trailer battery charging.

120232001A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Hydraulic Power Steering Leak at Hose Connection to Steering Rack

PIT-4056 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

GMC: UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE EBCM DTC U0121. *NJ VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH JL4. UPDATED 9/30/08. *PE UPDATED 6/27/11. *PE UPDATED 4/6/12. *PE

08-06-04-012B — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

GMC: EI08047-INTERMITTENT MIL/SES, DTC(S) P2120, 02122, 02123, 02125, P2127, P2128, P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL). THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CORROSION AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONNECTOR. *PE

08-06-04-012B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

GMC: EI08047-INTERMITTENT MIL/SES, DTC(S) P2120, 02122, 02123, 02125, P2127, P2128, P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL). THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY CORROSION AT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONNECTOR. *PE

4169 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

SERVICE STABILITY LAMP DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C0561. *KB UPDATED 9/30/08. *PE

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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