Air bags: inflator module
Remedy pending
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Research · 11 model years
Cadillac Escalade EsvEvery model year, 2003–2015
Across the 11 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns and 734 owner complaints for the Cadillac Escalade Esv. The 2008 model year has the most complaints (167).
Cadillac Escalade Esv years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 106 | 5 | Not rated | 17 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 of 5 | 15 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 15 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 62 | 0 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 42 | 0 | Not rated | 16 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 64 | 2 | Not rated | 15 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 167 | 8 | Not rated | 14 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 24 | 2 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 57 | 3 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 91 | 13 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 96 | 5 | Not rated | 13 |
- 20156 recalls · 106 complaints · 17 mpg
- 20134 recalls · 2 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20123 recalls · 23 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20115 recalls · 62 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20103 recalls · 42 complaints · 16 mpg
- 20095 recalls · 64 complaints · 15 mpg
- 20084 recalls · 167 complaints · 14 mpg
- 20061 recall · 24 complaints · 13 mpg
- 20051 recall · 57 complaints · 13 mpg
- 20041 recall · 91 complaints · 13 mpg
- 20031 recall · 96 complaints · 13 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 96 |
| 2004 | 91 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2008 | 167 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 106 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026
Latest recalls for the 2015 Escalade Esv
6 campaigns
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Park It: do not driveFree remedy
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Air bags: frontal
Free remedy
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 HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. 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. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026