2013 Cadillac Escalade
Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 18 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
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 18 total reports mention: power train.
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On 5/12/18 vehicle locked up while driving at speed of 16 miles on westwind, el paso, tx 79912.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-15
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
4 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Seat heater caught fire and burned a hole in the seat
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-21
Air bags
3 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.
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Airbag light is on and dealer stated it has something to do with the seat belt (Diver side) also the Cadillac Escalade from the past and present years have a airbag and seatbelt issue and I believe my vehicle has the same issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-14
Steering
2 of 18 total reports mention: steering.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized making the vehicle very difficult to control without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-20
Seat belts
2 of 18 total reports mention: seat belts.
Safety timeline
4 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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2014-12-26Electrical system14V614000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia,...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.
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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 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V001000 · Power train, steering
- Recall 14V614000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V053000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2013 Cadillac Escalade 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?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Cadillac Escalade have?
- 4 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.