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 "better than 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.

2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV

▲ Better than typical

2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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: 39
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2007: 39 complaints

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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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

36% · 14 reports

CRASHINJURY

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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, 2018-08-24

Also filed under Seat belts and seats

Electronic stability control (esc)

23% · 9 reports

INJURYDEATH

Engine

21% · 8 reports

INJURYDEATH

Electrical system

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing wiring.

FIREINJURYDEATH

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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that the wiring harness and module connectors were melted and burned. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 87,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-07

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, 2011-02-28

Also filed under Seats

Power train

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
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2008-09-12Electrical system08V441000 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…

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…

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2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 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…

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…

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2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 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.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2021-09-20Air bags21V052000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
Electronic stability control (esc): 9 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 08V441000 · Electrical system
Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
Recall 21V052000 · Air bags

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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 "better than 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.