2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (5 reports).

5Recalls
13Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin

Recall 21V050Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehicles affected

Certain 2007 full-size GM trucks and SUVs have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.

Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 21V054Feb 5, 20211,778,128 vehicles affected

The front passenger air bag inflator in these vehicles uses phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant, which can degrade after long exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature cycling.

Electrical System:Ignition

Recall 14V827Dec 30, 201484,192 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages

Recall 11V339Jun 28, 2011739 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle

Recall 11V007Jan 6, 201130,566 vehicles affected

Most common 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags5
Structure4
Equipment2
Electrical System2
Seats2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unknown Or Other1
Tires1

What owners report

2024-06-03, Tires
The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Radial X, Tire Size: 285/45/R22, DOT Number: B90L-7LNX4818. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of all tires, he observed delamination and thread separation on the sidewalls and driving surface of the tires. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2019-06-30, Structure
DOOR HANDLE FOR ALL DOORS BREAK OFF WITH OR WITHOUT AN MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION. SELF-EXTRACATION FROM VEHICLE IS UNLIKELY WITHOUT REPAIR
2019-03-19, Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE THE REMEDY AND PART WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS). MASSEY CADILLAC NORTH ORLANDO (4241 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY, ORLANDO, FL 32804, 1-866-439-5891) WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR OVER TWO YEARS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO ADDRESS PART AVAILABILITY SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2018-04-08, Fuel/Propulsion System
I AM GETTING ERROR 2135 THROTTLE POSITION THE TRUCK ENGINE INCREASE IN POWER THEN THE REDUCED POWER LIGHTS COMES ON. I SEEN A RECALL # 11273B BUT NOT SURE IF IT IS STILL IN AFFECT HOW WOULD I FIND OUT ALSO HAVE SEEN OTHER RECALLS NOT SURE IF I CAN GET THEM I DIDN'T HAVE THE CAR WHEN SOME OF THE RECALLS CAME OUT
2017-11-25, Electrical System
HEATED SEAT MODULE AND WIRING MELTED. FIRE CONCERNS. MANY VEHICLES AFFECTED

2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV questions

Does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger air bag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Electrical System:Ignition; Steering:Linkages; Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Structure (4), Equipment (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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