NHTSA Safety Recalls
Cadillac Escalade Ext Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2002 to 2013, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 12 model years (2002–2013) the Cadillac Escalade Ext has 34 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2009 with 5; the cleanest is 2006 with 1.
- Model years
- 12
- Total recalls
- 34
- Worst year
- 2009
- Cleanest year
- 2006
2002–2013
5 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 3 | |
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 3 | |
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 4 | |
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 3 | |
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 5 | |
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 4 | |
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 5 | |
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 1 | |
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 1 | |
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2 | |
| 2003 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2 | |
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 1 |
What gets recalled most on the Cadillac Escalade Ext
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE16
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
- STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS3
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE1
- WHEELS:RIM1
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS1
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.