2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 6 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV. After starting the engine, the vehicle shook, vibrated, and stalled. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel module and fuel pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-18
Air bags
3 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV. While driving approximately 60 MPH, a tractor trailer crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle was pushed into the preceding vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-21
Airbag light stay on and it will not go away. I am unable to pass safety inspection because of that. 07/06/2016 manufacturer safety recall issued NHTSA #16V381 recall #2049151 passenger airbag inflators status: remedy not yet…
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-01
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (Air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-04
Engine
2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.
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Initially my fuel gauge stopped working. I assumed it failed and was going to have it replaced. The following day when I started the car the engine light came on, and I thought it might have something to do with the fuel gauge issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-27
Also filed under Electrical system
Service brakes
1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Electrical system
1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2009-05-18Fuel system, gasoline09V154000 GM is recalling 27,188 my 2009 Cadillac escalade, escalade hybrid, Escalade ESV, and escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, suburban, tahoe, tahoe hybrid, and Colorado; and GMC yukon, yukon hybrid…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuel system control module free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2009. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at…
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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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2021-05-11Air bags21V053000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles...
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 24, 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V154000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V052000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2009 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 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
- 5 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.