MYRModel Year Report

2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT

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2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:24.352Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2013

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 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 1 complaint 2013: 1 complaint 2013 1
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 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013 1
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 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013 1

2013: 1 complaint

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

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-23

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-01-17Power train, steering13V001000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call…

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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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    2021-05-11Air 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.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V001000 · Power train, steering
  • Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 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 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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.