MYRModel Year Report

2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT

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2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:33.065Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2004: 11 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 14 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2009 3 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 1 complaint
2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2003 2004: 11 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 16 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2009 3 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013
2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2003 2004: 11 complaints 2004 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 16 complaints 2007 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2009 3 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013

2009: 3 complaints

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YearComplaints
200222
200315
200411
20055
20060
200716
200814
20093
20101
20113
20121
20131

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

2 of 3 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact stated that the "Service the air bags soon" Warning message appeared. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (Air bags).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-28

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V381000 (Air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-03

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing markings.

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The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Energy Saver A/S, Tire Size: P265/65/R18, DOT Number: M3KA.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-10

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. 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.

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  5. I
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report 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
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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 EXT?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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.