Cadillac Escalade Ext recalls and safety
16 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2013 · 92 owner complaints
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The Cadillac Escalade Ext has 16 recalls covering 12.1 million vehicles as reported; model year 2009 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
16
Most for 2009: 5
Units affected
12.1M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
11 rated versions, model years 2002 to 2013
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2010 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.2% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.9% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 21.9% risk |
| 2003 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | |
| 2002 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Cadillac Escalade Ext, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags26
- Electrical system21
- Service brakes11
- Service brakes, hydraulic10
- Structure7
- Power train6
- Engine5
- Complaints
- 92
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 13
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Cadillac Escalade Ext by component
- Air bags5 · 5.95M units
- Electrical system3 · 2.31M units
- Power train2 · 62K units
- Equipment1 · 32K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 27K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 69K units
- Structure1 · 3.66M units
- Suspension1 · 31K units
Cadillac Escalade Ext recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2014 Cadillac Escalade Ext recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2014 Cadillac Escalade Ext. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade Ext have?
16 recalls cover the Cadillac Escalade Ext, for 12.1 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Cadillac Escalade Ext?
Air bags: named in 26 of the 92 safety complaints about the Cadillac Escalade Ext, then electrical system (21). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.