2011 Cadillac Escalade
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 49
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2011
Opened by NHTSA
69% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 49 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 115 |
| 2003 | 81 |
| 2004 | 69 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 230 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 58 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 98 |
| 2016 | 89 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 86 |
| 2023 | 142 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 37 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
69% · 34 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Takata airbag inflators recall
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06
Takata recall letter received from GM Cadillac nearly 2 (Or 2+) years ago. Have been to tom peacock dealership that I purchased the vehicle from every 4-6 months since then.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06
Takata recall GM recall #: 2049151 NHTSA # 16V381 date issued: May 27, 2016 recall title: passenger airbag inflators recall description: Takata corporation ('Takata') has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31
Structure
6% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing door and body.
Show complaint excerpts
Black chrome paint on window frames peeling away.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-06
Suspension
4% · 2 reportsService brakes
4% · 2 reportsElectrical system
4% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2011-01-11Suspension10V643000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac Escalade ext, Chevrolet avalanche, silverado ld and GMC sierra ld vehicles. The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at…
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2011-01-11Suspension11V007000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade esv, Escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, Colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at…
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2011-07-25Steering11V339000 GM is recalling certain model year 2011Cadillac Escalade, Escalade esv; Chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and GMC sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The…
Remedy: GM dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 13, 2011. Owners…
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2015-02-12Electrical system14V827000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015.
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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 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
2011 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V643000 · Suspension
- Recall 11V007000 · Suspension
- Recall 11V339000 · Steering
- Recall 14V827000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2011 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Cadillac Escalade is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Cadillac Escalade?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Cadillac Escalade 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.