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2014 Cadillac Escalade

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2014 Cadillac Escalade
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:30:40.349Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Escalade Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 115 complaints 2003: 81 complaints 2003 2004: 69 complaints 2005: 42 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 229 complaints 2007 2008: 136 complaints 2009: 58 complaints 2010: 38 complaints 2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 17 complaints 2014: 19 complaints 2014 2015: 94 complaints 2015 2016: 86 complaints 2017: 49 complaints 2018: 21 complaints 2019: 24 complaints 2019 2020: 13 complaints 2021: 57 complaints 2022: 71 complaints 2023: 119 complaints 2023 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2014: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
199939
200071
20013
2002115
200381
200469
200542
200619
2007229
2008136
200958
201038
201149
201220
201317
201419
201594
201686
201749
201821
201924
202013
202157
202271
2023119
202441
202514
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20210628

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, 20141122

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, 20240530

AIR BAGS

5 of 19 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE

3 of 19 total reports mention: engine.

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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, 20240530

SUSPENSION

2 of 19 total reports mention: suspension.

CRASH
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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, 20211115

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20141226 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V614000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210511 — air bags

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.

Campaign 21V054000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V614000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V054000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 1999 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2008 ◆ 2023

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FAQ

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 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Cadillac Escalade have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.