2014 Cadillac Escalade
Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 20 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 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
8 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
On Saturday June 26, 2021 I open the driver door to the vehicle and the passenger seat caught. on fire and burned a hole in the side of the seat .
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-28
Purchased brand new 2014 Cadillac Escalade from penske in torrance ca , beginning of sept. 2014. Vehicle refused to start on at least four occasions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-22
Also filed under Steering
While driving my 2016 Cadillac Escalade with a6.2L V8 engine on [XXX] near Bristow, Oklahoma at approximately 75 mph, the vehicle suddenly and completely lost power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-30
Also filed under Engine and steering
Air bags
5 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Engine
3 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
Suspension
2 of 20 total reports mention: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drive rough. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the struts and shocks replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-15
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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 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
2014 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V614000 · Electrical system
- Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2014 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 2014 Cadillac Escalade?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac Escalade have?
- 2 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.