The Lemon IndexCadillac Escalade recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 Cadillac Escalade, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 2
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2026 · model year 2015 Park it: don't drive New: most likely still open
A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
66 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V289000
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2016 Park it: don't drive
The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
3,738 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V256000
Every recall 57
4 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Airbags · recall issued May 2026 · model year 2015 New: most likely still open
The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
5,014 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V329000
- Wheels · recall issued May 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
2,457 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V304000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2026 · model year 2015 Park it: don't drive New: most likely still open
A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
66 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V289000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2026 · model year 2022 New: most likely still open
The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
43,743 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V085000
- Fuel system, diesel · recall issued Sep 2025 · model year 2021 Diesel only
The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
12 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V619000
- Engine · recall issued Apr 2025 · model years 2021–2024 6.2L engines only
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
597,571 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V274000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2024 · model year 2021 Diesel only
The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
463,295 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V797000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2024 · model years 2023–2024
The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs.
449,671 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V674000
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- Suspension · recall issued Sep 2023 · model year 2023
The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
189 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V642000
- Lights · recall issued Dec 2022 · model years 2022–2023
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.
740,108 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V903000
- Lights · recall issued Nov 2022 · model year 2021
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on.
338,735 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V827000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2022 · model years 2021–2022
The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
484,155 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V617000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jan 2022 · model year 2021
The rear wheel driveshaft assemblies may have internal components that were not heat-treated properly, possibly resulting in driveshaft failure.
1,789 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V036000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2021 · model year 2021
The fuel pump power control module may cause the fuel pump to fail or operate intermittently, which can interrupt fuel flow to the engine, and cause an unexpected engine stall.
14,939 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V739000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2021 · model year 2021
A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
26,847 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V455000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2021 · model year 2021
The communications gateway module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the sensing diagnostic module (SDM), causing the air bag malfunction indicator light to inconsistently illuminate.
285,622 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V421000
- Seat belts · recall issued Mar 2021 · model year 2021
The third-row outboard seat belts may have been entrapped or misrouted behind the outboard seat-folding mechanism, which could result in damaged seat belts.
94,641 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V190000
- Tires · recall issued Feb 2021 · model year 2020
The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
33,838 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V115000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2007–2009
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
557,023 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V052000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2007–2009, 2011
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2,641,272 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V050000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model year 2009
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
692,526 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V053000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2011–2012, 2014
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
1,778,128 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V054000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model year 2012
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
284,645 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V051000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2020 · model year 2021
Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle.
470 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V811000
- Brakes · recall issued Oct 2020 · model year 2018
The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
14,620 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V603000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2019 · model year 2020
The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
502 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V837000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2019 · model years 2015–2017
The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
3,456,719 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V645000
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2018–2019
Certain second-row or third-row rear seatbelts retractor assemblies may not automatically lock when the seatbelt is fully pulled out of the retractor, possibly preventing a child seat from being properly secured.
15,800 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V673000
- Steering · recall issued Sep 2018 · model year 2015
Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
1,015,918 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V586000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2017 · model years 2015–2016
While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.
40,683 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V437000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2015–2017
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
3,640,162 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V651000
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2016 Park it: don't drive
The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
3,738 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V256000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2014 · model years 2011–2012
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.
84,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V827000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2014 · model year 2015
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.
1,046 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V624000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
106,307 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V614000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2014 · model year 2015
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.
2,838 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V259000
- Engine · recall issued Jan 2014 · model year 2015 4.3L engines only
The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
325,213 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V007000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2011 · model year 2011
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.
739 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V339000
- Suspension · recall issued Jan 2011 · model year 2011
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 VE…
30,566 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V007000
- Suspension · recall issued Dec 2010 · model year 2011
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT, CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO LD AND GMC SIERRA LD VEHICLES.
1,262 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V643000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2010 · model years 2007–2009
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 AVALAN…
1,365,070 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V240000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2009 · model year 2009
GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHIC…
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2008 · model years 2007–2008
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 X…
- Wheels · recall issued Dec 2007 · model years 2002–2005
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, …
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2007 · model year 2000
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2006 · model years 2000, 2002–2005
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2…
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model year 2000
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2005 · model year 2006
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LAB…
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2005 · model year 2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION.
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2005 · model years 2003–2005
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALL…
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2005 · model year 2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRA…
- Body structure · recall issued Mar 2004 · model years 2002–2003
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE.
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2004 · model years 2003–2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED…
- Body structure · recall issued Feb 2003 · model year 2003
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE BUILT WITH FOUR WELDS ON THE REAR DOOR UPPER HINGE.
- Seats · recall issued Sep 2002 · model year 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS…
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2002 · model year 2003
CERTAIN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITHOUT A POWER STEERING BRACKET TO SECURE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE, ALLOWING THE CABLE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEERING SHAFT.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR MOUNTED ROSEN VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." DUE TO THE METHOD OF INSTALLATIO…
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Is one open on your Escalade?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade have?
57 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 91.
Which Cadillac Escalade year has the most recalls?
The 2021, with 11 campaigns. 2015: 9, 2003: 7, 2011: 6.
What are most Cadillac Escalade recalls about?
Airbags: 11 of the 57 campaigns. Then electrical (5) and fuel system, gasoline (5).
What is the newest Cadillac Escalade recall?
Airbags, filed May 2026 (NHTSA 26V329000): The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
What is the biggest Cadillac Escalade recall?
NHTSA 16V651000 (airbags, Sep 2016) covers 3,640,162 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
How do I check if my Cadillac Escalade has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Cadillac dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Cadillac Escalade: problems and best years · All Cadillac recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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