60 of the
2,305 complaints filed about the Cadillac Escalade
are about the stability control —
3% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2007.
60
Complaints
3%
Share of all complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires
Stability & Traction Control complaints by model year
The contact owns a 2025 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPh, attempting to make a left turn in the snow, the vehicle prompted them to activate the skid protection mode. After activating the Skid Protection mode, the vehicle began to lose power and shut down. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and coasted to the side of the road. The contact waited before restarting the vehicle and continued to drive. While driving, the contact noticed the speedometer showed 120 MPH; however, they were only going about 30 MPH—the warning for transmission failure and other lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the issue as the computer disconnecting due to the weather. The dealer had reported the issue to the manufacturer in an attempt to prevent the failure from occurring again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 21,952.
NHTSA complaint #11735980 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while coming to a stop to park the vehicle, the vehicle turned off and restarted continuously, and the steering wheel straightened unintendedly. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle failed to restart after being turned off. The contact had to disconnect and reconnect the battery cables to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the message "Service Stabili-trak" was temporarily displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
NHTSA complaint #11667098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormally loud ticking sound coming from the engine before the vehicle decelerated. The check engine warning light and traction control light were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The independent mechanic sent the contact a picture and diagnosed that a rod bearing was damaged. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, an abnormally loud ticking sound was coming from the engine. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lifters had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
NHTSA complaint #11644549 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE CAR LOOSE POWER ON THE ROAD THE ELECTRONICS IN CAR GO CRAZY THESE MAY LEAD TO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES CODE C0900 A LOT OF GM PRODUCT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM GM NEEDS TO DO A RECALL THIS HAPPEN IN THE HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR PLEASE TAKE ACTION
NHTSA complaint #11315838 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH OVER A PATCH OF ICE, THE CONTACT LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE STABLE TRACK AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MCCURLEY INTEGRITY CHEVROLET CADILLAC 1325 NORTH AUTOPLEX WAY, PASCO, WA 99301 WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS TO FIX THE VEHICLE ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED TWO OTHER GMC DEALERS HE FOUND ONLINE(DEALER UNKNOWN) WHO ALSO GAVE HIM THE SAME INFORMATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED THROUGH THE DEALER(MCCURLEY INTEGRITY CHEVROLET CADILLAC) WHO INITIALLY GAVE HIM THE SAME INFORMATION AS THE DEALER. THEY SUGGESTED THAT ANOTHER PART COULD BE USED TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT REMEDY WOULD WORK AS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *LN
NHTSA complaint #11307470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65MPH AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TURNING OFF AND ON. PUSHED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THE ENGINE JUST REVVED UP. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME IT HAS DONE THIS.
NHTSA complaint #11302338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING I LOST ALL USE OF BRAKES IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON DRIVING 45MPH ON A CITY STREET. WHILE DRIVING THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR SHUT OFF 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP WHILE TURNING. T/C LIGHT AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A CITY STREET AND IMMEDIATELY LOST RESPONSE FROM THE GAS PEDAL. DASH LIGHTING SYSTEM FLASHES DIFFERENT INDICATOR LIGHTS, DISPLAY RANDOMLY GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11290631 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ISSUE STARTED BY HAVING THE ENGINE CUTOFF OR GO INTO LOW POWER MODE. MECHANIC TRIED FINING POWER ISSUES, ENDED UP REPLACING PCM BOARD. ISSUE REMAINED. THEN OIL PRESSURE SENSOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, HAD A MECHANIC REPLACE THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR AND EVERYTHING WORKED FOR A LITTLE WHILE. NEXT LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE CAME UP, STATING TO SHUT OFF ENGINE. AFTER READING AROUND, THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE THAT THE CAMSHAFT ACTUATOR IS BEING STARVED OF OIL DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE, THAT IS CAUSED BY THE CAMSHAFT AND BEARINGS BEING BAD. THIS FAULTY PART CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO TURN OFF WHILE RUNNING, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! HOW LONG UNTIL SOMEONE DIES? NEED GM TO MAKE THIS RIGHT. VEHICLE IS UNDER 80K MILES.
NHTSA complaint #11269759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE HAS ROD KNOCK LIKE NOISE AND GM SAYS ITS CARBON BUILD UP ON THE PISTONS HAVE HEARD THIS NOISE ON SEVERAL CADILLAC ESCALADES WITH THE 6.2LITER ENGINE FROM 2007 -2014 MINE FAISLED AS A RESULT OF THIS NOISE AND AND WAS IGNORED BY GM CORPORATION I AM CONCERNED FOR OTHER WITH THIS SAME CONDITION. THIS NOISE HAPPENED IN THE MORNING EVEN AFTER WARM UP ON NOT AFTER CAR HAS ALREADY REACHED ITS OPERATION OIL PRESSURE. AND WOULD LAST FOR UP TO 5 MINUTES EVERY TIME I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS MORE NOTICEABLE ON COLD MORNINGS THIS WAS A MOTOR WITH 70K MILES ON LT AND WAS A 3 YEAR , 100, 000 MILE WARRANTY MOTOR
NHTSA complaint #11254449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF 75MPH, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I WAS REDUCED TO 30MPH. MY DISPLAY INFORMATION READ STABILITRAK SERVICE, REDUCED SPEED. MY CONCERN IS THAT MY FAMILY AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED DUE TO THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION. I FEEL THAT THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. SOMEBODY OUT ON THE HIGHWAYS WILL BE INJURED OR KILLED IF SOMETHING IS NOT DONE.
NHTSA complaint #11251962 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE APPARENTLY WAS BUILT WITH SEVERE CAMSHAFT AND BEARING ISSUE. 1ST. STABILITRAK, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT AND WARNING. STRAIGHT AND LEVEL DRIVING ON CLEAR DRY DAY. THIS IS WHEN ENGINE WAS RUNNING ON HIGHWAY AND ENGINE FULLY AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. THIS FORCED TRANSMISSION/ENGINE INTO LIMP MODE. MCCADDON DEALERSHIP INSTALLED COMPLETE TRANSMISSION COST OVER $8,000---- ISSUE CAME BACK. THEN THEY REPLACED FUEL PUMP. THEN THEY REPLACED OIL PUMP WHICH SEEMED TO FIX ISSUE, COST $2084.04. NOW AT 225,000 MILES OIL PRESSURE LOW, STOP ENGINE LIGHT, AND WARNING GONG. NO OIL LEAKS, OIL LEVELS ALWAYS WATCHED AND MAINTAINED WITH REGULAR CHANGES. TOOK INTO DEALERSHIP THINKING THEY WOULD REPLACE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR. INSTEAD THEY CHARGED 130.00 TO DIAGNOSE THAT ENGINE WAS LOSING PRESSURE. THEIR SOLUTION, REPLACE ENGINE AT COST OF $10,000. NOW ONLINE SEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS ACTUALLY CAUSED BY BAD CAMSHAFTS AND BEARINGS. NOT SURE WHAT I WILL DO, BUT DOUBT I WILL PAY DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE ENGINE AT COST OF $10,K. GM NEEDS TO OWN UP TO DEFECTIVE PART AND RECALL. SOME WOULD SAY WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM CAR WITH OVER 200K MILES? I EXPECT IT TO BE DIAGNOSED CORRECTLY, ROOT CAUSE IDENTIFIED AND FIXED FIRST TIME. OR AT LEAST 2ND TIME, OR 3RD TIME. OTHER BILLS ON THIS CAR FOR VARIOUS THINGS FROM MANIFOLD BOLTS $1220 WHICH INCLUDED A POWER STEERING HOSE, AXLE WHEEL BEARING $704, BALL JOINTS, $2015,ENGINE SEALS$831.77.
NHTSA complaint #11245044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
JUST PURCHASED THIS 2014 VEHICLE FOR $32900 WITH 73345MILES AND ON THE WAY HOME NOTICED THAT THE RIDE WAS HORRIBLE. UPON CHECKING WITH MY MECHANIC THE RIDE SUSPENSION WAS AT FAULT. I AM HAVING IT REPAIRED AND WILL SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE DEALER. THEY KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD IT FOR OVER 4 MONTHS ON THEIR LOT
NHTSA complaint #11242178 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THIS VEHICLE EQUIPPED A FRONT CAMERA (23171580) TO PROVIDE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, COLLISION WARNING, AUTO BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT AFTER A FRONT WINDOW GLASS CHANGE, ALL THESE FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, AND AFTER RESEARCH, WE FOUND GM REQUIRE A 30 MINUTES RE-CALIBRATE WINDOW, AFTER THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE A NEW CAMERA. IN GM SERVICE INSTRUCTION DOCUMENT SB-10057012-2409.PDF, IT SAID: IF AFTER 30 MINUTES THE ORIGINAL CAMERA WILL NOT CALIBRATE, REPLACE THE FRONT VIEW CAMERA. GM PROVIDE A FREE REPLACEMENT TO VEHICLES UNDER THE BUMPER-TO-BUMPER COVERAGE, THEY KNEW THIS PROBLEM CLEARLY. THESE FUNCTIONS ARE IMPORTANT TO THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE, AND NOW IT'S A THREATEN FOR SOME FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I WANT GM RECALL THESE CAMERAS OF REPLACE IT FOR FREE TO CUSTOMER NEEDED.
NHTSA complaint #11241168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM A DEALER AND CANNOT GET IT INSPECTED DUE TO THE ISSUES WITH THE ABS AND STEERING SENSORS.REPLACED ABS MODULE AND AM STILL HAVING TROUBLE WITH IT. THE DEALER WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO RESOLVE ANY OF THESE ISSUES BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT AS IS AND THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME ANY KIND OF WARRANTY AND HAD ME SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT STATING SO.WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP I HAD TO FUEL UP AND HIT THE BRAKES AND COULD BARELY GET IT STOPPED.FOUND A LOT OF BAD BRAKE LINES AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON
NHTSA complaint #11218809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES IN & OUT. CAN'T TELL HOW FAST YOU'RE GOING, WHAT GEAR YOU'RE IN, WHETHER YOU'RE IN PARK REVERSE DRIVE. WAS TOLD PREVIOUS RECALL 08V441000 WAS ISSUED 8/28/2008 ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE. DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING. DEALER CAN'T GET NEW PART TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WILL GO OUT WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING ALONG OR PARKED.
NHTSA complaint #11202969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TAKATA RECALL---2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE, STABILITY LIGHT CONTROL COMES ON AND OFF. ALSO TRIGGERS MY ENGINE LIGHT TO STAY ON. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAYS ON AS WELL. I HAVE REPLACE THE TIMING CHAIN, CAM SHAFT, OIL PRESSURE SENSOR, NEW SHOCKS, NEW COMPRESSOR, AND I KEEP THE OIL CHANGED. EVEN THE CADILLAC DEALER HAS WENT THRU AND THRU THIS VEHICLE REPLACING ALL THIS STUFF AND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS LATER, TO STILL DOING THE SAME THING AND THEY EVEN SAID THEY HAVE NO CLUE OF WHY IT KEEPS DOING THIS. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CADILLAC AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE RECALLED TO FIX THESE ISSUES NOT ON THE OWNERS POCKET. ON GM'S POCKET. THIS VEHICLE IS ENOUGH ALONE WITHOUT HAVING TO CONTINUE SINKING MONEY AFTER MONEY IT IS TO JUST TRY AND FIX THIS ISSUE. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN CADILLAC'S AND THIS IS MY 2 ONE, BUT PROBABLY MY LAST ONE BECAUSE WHO WANTS TO FORK OUT 80,000 FOR A NEW ONE, TO CONTINUE FORKING OUT WITH ISSUES. THESE ISSUES SEVERELY NEEDS A RECALL BEFORE IT TAKES PEOPLES LIVES. SOON AS THESE LIGHTS COME ON, AND YOU GIVE IT GAS, IF FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING TO FALL OUT IN THE ROAD. JERKS YOU EVERYWHERE. THIS IS A DAILY PROBLEM, NOT JUST A ONE TIME ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11185639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES , WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT 10 MPH WHILE MAKING A TURN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, LOST STEERING AND BRAKES AND THE STABILITRAK WARNING LIGHT CAME ON... THE ENGINE RESTARTED IN ABOUT 5 SECONDS... I CONTACTED CADILLAC MAIN OFFICE LAWANDA 855-880-1400 EX 5911833 AND SENT A EMAIL TO MARY BARRA CEO... THEY GAVE ME A CASE #[XXX] THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND RECALLED OVER ONE MILLION VEHICLE BUT MY VIN NUMBER HAS NOT BEEN ADDED YET.. THEY WILL NOT FIX IT TILL GM ADDS MY VIN TO THE NATIONAL RECALL #18289... I WAS TOLD OFF THE RECORD THAT MONEY TRUMPS CONSUMER SAFETY....THEY ARE MAKING US PICKUP THE CAR WITH THE KNOWLEDGE BY US DRIVING THE CAR COULD KILL SOMEONE IF WE LOOSE STEERING AND BRAKES WHILE DRIVING... PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11182490 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SPORADICALLY WHEN DRIVING THE CAR, TURNING THE WHEEL HARD LEFT OR RIGHT THE MESSAGE WILL FLASH "SERVICE STABILITRAK" WHILE AT THE SAME TIME, THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION LOCKS, THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM IN THE CAR SHUTS OFF, AND NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE. THIS LASTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1-2 SECONDS BEFORE THE STEERING UNLOCKS AND VEHICLE CONTROL IS RESTORED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE CENTER FOR OVER A WEEK NOW, AND THE DEALER IS TRYING TO RETURN THE CAR TO ME STATING "WE CANNOT RECREATE THE ISSUE SO WE HAVE NO FIX". WE HAVE PHOTO AND VIDEO OF THIS HAPPENING (AFTER I PULLED OVER TO TAKE THE VIDEO IN A SAFE SPOT). THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO RHYME OR REASON.
NHTSA complaint #11181516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.