2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2015
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2015: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
2 of 8 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
My 2015 Cadillac escalade has been in the shop for 50+ days since purchasing in 2015 for defective brakes, transmission, trim, technology, chassis, electrical, and HVAC. I have contacted GM and they don't want to repurchase the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-02
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and power train
Visibility/wiper
1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Acceleration for no reason. I was backing out of a parking spot and I put the car in reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-14
Also filed under Structure and fuel/propulsion system
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2014-06-09Air bags14V259000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles manufactured April 6, 2014, through May 13, 2014.
Remedy: GM sent the owners an interim notification letter on May 16, 2014 to advise owners of the recall, and will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available.
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2014-11-11Air bags14V624000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel top cover, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14686.
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2016-10-13Air bags, seat belts16V651000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.
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2017-08-04Air bags, seat belts17V437000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.
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2018-11-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-04-10 Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
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2026-05-18Power train26V289000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain...
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026.
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2027-08-16Air bags26V329000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V259000 · Air bags
- Recall 14V624000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 17V437000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 26V289000 · Power train
- Recall 26V329000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2015 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 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
- 6 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.