2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV

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2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:08.162Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2005: 14 complaints 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 39 complaints 2008: 17 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2010 4 2011: 13 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 38 complaints 2018: 15 complaints 2018 2019: 34 complaints 2020: 22 complaints 2021: 74 complaints 2021 2022: 57 complaints 2023: 89 complaints 2024: 22 complaints 2024 2025: 14 complaints 2026: 11 complaints
2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2005: 14 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 17 complaints 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2010 4 2011: 13 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2017: 38 complaints 2017 2018: 15 complaints 2019: 34 complaints 2019 2020: 22 complaints 2021: 74 complaints 2021 2022: 57 complaints 2023: 89 complaints 2023 2024: 22 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2025 2026: 11 complaints
2003: 12 complaints 2003 2004: 22 complaints 2004 2005: 14 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 17 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 4 2011: 13 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 8 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 38 complaints 2017 2018: 15 complaints 2018 2019: 34 complaints 2019 2020: 22 complaints 2020 2021: 74 complaints 2021 2022: 57 complaints 2022 2023: 89 complaints 2023 2024: 22 complaints 2024 2025: 14 complaints 2025 2026: 11 complaints 2026

2010: 4 complaints

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YearComplaints
200312
200422
200514
20065
200739
200817
20096
20104
201113
20123
20132
20140
20158
201615
201738
201815
201934
202022
202174
202257
202389
202422
202514
202611

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 4 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

- Takata recall...still awaiting replacement!!! - shocks went out while driving on the highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-13

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Takata recall, I've been trying to get my airbag replaced for over a year. I'm worried because my service airbag light is now on. The dealership initially told me that they ran out of airbags.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01

Takata recall - has been issued since May 27, 2016. I always have passengers in my car who mean a great deal to me and I am very concerned for their safety! I want my airbags to be in perfect working order as soon as possible!

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-11

Suspension

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.

Electronic stability control (esc)

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

  2. R
    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.

  3. R
    2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...

    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 25, 2021.

  4. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V054000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2010 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 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
3 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.