CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (8 reports).
2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
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 airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin
Certain 2007 to 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles have a passenger-side frontal air bag inflator that uses non-desiccated phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate propellant.
Most common 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 1 |
What owners report
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that several appointments were scheduled with the dealer and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair; however, after the vehicle had remained at the dealer for a long period of time, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact stated that on three separate occasions while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact stated that on each occasion, he had the vehicle towed back to his residence. The vehicle had yet to be serviced or diagnosed for the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000. The VIN was not available.
RECIEVED NOTICE LAST YEAR INVOLVING TAKATA INFLATORS AND WAS DIRECTED TO CONTACT MY LOCAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURER (JOHNSON MOTORS OF AUGUSTA) FOR RECALL AND REPAIR. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR WITH NO REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT SCHEDULED OF THE RECALLED TAKATA INFLATOR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE PARKING ASSIST AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR KNOB FRACTURED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (MCLAUGHLIN CADILLAC IN EAST MOLINE, IL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
AFTER DRIVING THE TRUCK FROM WORK ONE DAY, ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH STARTS FLICKERING, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER, NO ACCELERATION AND SPEED GAUGE DROP COMPLETELY. I HAD NO IDEA OF THE SPEED THAT I WAS DRIVING PLUS THE DOORS STARTED LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE WITH GM PRODUCTS.
2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT questions
Does the 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments into cabin; Electrical System; Electrical System; Wheels:Rim. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (8), Electrical System (2), Wheels (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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.