MYRModel Year Report

2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV

● Typical for this model
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:32:29.134Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Escalade ESV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2005: 14 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 17 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2011: 13 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 36 complaints 2018: 14 complaints 2018 2019: 31 complaints 2020: 21 complaints 2021: 62 complaints 2021 2022: 51 complaints 2023: 70 complaints 2024: 20 complaints 2024 2025: 10 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2007: 39 complaints
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YearComplaints
200312
200422
200514
20065
200739
200817
20096
20104
201113
20123
20132
20140
20158
201615
201736
201814
201931
202021
202162
202251
202370
202420
202510
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 36%

36% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKARA RECALL: IN 2015 MY CADILLAC ESCALADE WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED WITH A BUNCH OF SMOKE AND AWFUL SMELL IN THE AIR AND SOME DEBRIS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180824

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 23%

23% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 9 distinct reports on file.

INJURY DEATH
ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

INJURY DEATH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY DEATH
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IN NOV. 2010 THE FRONT SEAT HEATERS FAILED IN OUR CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. AT THAT TIME AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WAS OBSERVED BY THE OCCUPANTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110228

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20080204 — PE (closed 20080612)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20080612 — EA (closed 20080908)

NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

R 20080912 — electrical system

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, SI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE HARNESS WITH AN IN-LINE FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CADILLAC AT 1-800-982-2339 OR HTTP://WW

Campaign 08V441000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100611 — electrical system

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 E

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEE

Campaign 10V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210301 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

Campaign 21V050000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20210920 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021.

Campaign 21V052000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V441000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V240000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V050000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V052000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.