2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 89 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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The brake lines were corroded and leaking in at least two locations. The dealer massey Cadillac of south orlando had to replace from the rear axle to the master cylinder.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-18
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV. While the contact's husband was driving 65 MPH, a small truck moved into his lane. He attempted to move into the left lane and tapped the brakes to slow down.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-07
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV. While driving 30 MPH up a very steep mountain with very steep switchbacks, the vehicle completely shut off. The power steering and power brakes stopped operating as well.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-07-14
Engine
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.
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Exhaust manifold missing bolts, transmission lines leaking at quick connect connection, intake manifold gasket leaking, heater hose leaking at connection. Most of these items are common concerns amongst other owners of same engine size.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-26
Air bags
1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.
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Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV. While driving at 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle b was involved in a car crash. The contact loss control of the vehicle and rear ended another vehicle, and hit a tree.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-25
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-03-31Equipment05V552000 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…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.