2011 Cadillac Escalade
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
These records cover every 2011 Cadillac Escalade. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
6 recalls name the 2011 Cadillac Escalade. Newest first.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama…
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
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 states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is…
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to…
If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.
Gm IS recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado HD, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and GMC sierra HD, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon XL vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
Gm dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about july 13, 2011. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
General motors IS recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, colorado, express, silverado, suburban, tahoe; and GMC canyon, sierra, savana, yukon and yukon XL vehicles. the rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. should the…
The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. the safety recall began on january 11, 2011. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
General motors IS recalling certain model year 2011 cadillac escalade ext, chevrolet avalanche, silverado ld and GMC sierra ld vehicles. the rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle. should the pin shift out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear…
The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.
Dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin free of charge. the safety recall began on january 11, 2011. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
The Transmission , the vehicle came to a sudden stop while driving, confirmed by a mechanic, no it has not been inspected by insurance or others accident was avoided, no warnings lights, transmission began to jump in gear like a lunge forward. Double checked it and it would not go forward then it would let you reverse only and then it will not go forward or reverse. The vehicle had to be towed. Engine starts fine but can't drive
The whole transmission kept jerking and finally went totally out. I only have 189,000
Swaybar mount is ripped from the frame. Only on the passenger side
-Driver seat would not heat or cool. -When troubleshooting, discovered a melted wire and burnt plug. Could have caused fire. Various others online had the exact issue. There should be a recall. -Not reproduced or confirmed by dealer. The damage is visible, not necessary to take in. -Not inspected, see photos. -No warning lights.
the top of the dash cover cracked. There was no reason, it just cracked.
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 cadillac escalade. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v050000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called devan lowe inc cadillac GMC lincoln (AL-77 & steele station rd, attalla, al 35954, (256) 344-4832) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Nothing has happened other than there IS a current airbag recall on this vehicle. Many other makes and models also have this takata airbag issue and they have been fixed/or replaced and the recall IS lifted. Yet cadillac/gm IS still refusing to have this done so I am currently driving a vehicle which the nhtsa says it not safe yet cadillac says it IS and no one has taken the step forward to remedy this problem. My husband recently passed away in a horrifying manner and all I want to do IS give my stepson who lives in canada (i live in los angeles) I just want to give my stepson his fathers truck and because no one wished to solve this problem I am unable to do this. I simply cannot understand how the nhtsa can allow us to drive a vehicle they deem to be unsafe yet not force cadillac/gm to solve this problem they feel IS no problem. Can you imagine the possible lawsuit that could be placed against cadillac/gm and nhtsa if anyone was to get seriously injured because none of you took the step forward to force to have this issue solved just like toyota, BMW, tesla, saab and so many others have done. Someone needs to do something rather than allow this issue to sit in a state of limbo as "incomplete/remedy not available. And what a name a person would make for themselves to push this to be solved. Some has to help me, please! I just want my stepson to have his fathers truck..please help me!!!!
Just checked vin # and said 0 unrepaired recalls. does this mean they meed to be fix or that my vehicle isnt affected and IS it IS affceted where or what can I do about it.
The rear lift door access unlocks on it's own frequently. the whole rear door lifted open while I was driving. *tr
No remedy for air bag recall - recall issued in 2016. *tr
TL* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that the front driver side seat belt locking mechanism was defective and failed to be securely latched. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer tom kelly cadillac (811 ave of autos, fort wayne in) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 188,000.
TL* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac escalade. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted massey cadillac - north orlando 4241 n john young pkwy, orlando, fl 32804 where they informed the contact that the parts was available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that they was waiting for nhtsa response. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bags warning light illuminated continuously. *Bf vehicle has been repaired.*jb
When coming to a stop and braking (at lights and stop signs) vehicle sometimes feels like it slips then brakes kick in. Been happening for a long time now. Its very comparable to the recall on the 2015-2017 models that were affected. Also another common issue I have IS the power from the cigarette lighters going out plenty of times. **On another note it isn't just one set date as it IS asking below**
My vehicle has a recall on it for the takata airbags. I spoke to general motors (conversation #[xxx]) and they said there IS nothing that can be done until nhtsa provides a solution. the fact remains I am driving a vehicle with an outstanding recall that I can't get fixed. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *Tt
TL* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac escalade. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My vehicle IS part od a takata air bag recall and gm refuses to do anything about it. I have called periodically asking when the repair would happen and was told it IS being phased in and I will get a notice.i just called again and the new answer IS that gm doesn't think they should have to replace this and will not do anything until their objection can be resolved. they will not commit to replacing my recalled airbag.
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 cadillac escalade. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called devoe cadillac (4100 tamiami trail n, naples, fl 34103, (888) 571-5034) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case numbers: 95436748446 and 83462162907. No further assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
TL* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac escalade. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notice in may of 2016. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that additional testing was completed by a third party, and the vehicles were considered safe. The dealer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
It IS clearly outlined on the gm and nhtsa websites that my specific vehicle has a defective airbag by the takata corporation based on a finding in 2016. I do not understand why I am not allowed to make my vehicle safe and must "wait" per the gm website which states recall status IS: incomplete. Remedy not yet available. what do I need to do to get the airbags replaced with safe ones in order to make my vehicle safe for me and my family to drive in? let this be notice that if anything happens to me or my family due to the three (3) year delay and current remedy of "not yet available" to make my vehicle safe I will take all appropriate legal action against all parties involved!! I want my vehicle approved to be repaired!!
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 cadillac escalade. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Devoe cadillac (4100 tamiami trail n, naples, fl 34103, (239) 298-7627) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I am told that there IS a takata airbag issue with no remedy. I would like to have it replaced as this safety risk could cause me serious harm.
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 cadillac escalade. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 cadillac escalade. The contact was notified of nhtsa campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags) by carfax. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that his onstar system was activated and alerted him that no remedy was available. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall, I have not been notified
Takata recall. My car has been under recall since 2016. The cadillac dealer IS refusing to replace the faulty airbag(s). I contacted gm online, they claim they have replacement airbags from takata but gm doesn't deem it necessary to make the replacement on my vehicle at this time. IS the nhtsa airbag recall an optional recall to be performed or refused by the manufacturer?? when will you all get serious and make gm/cadillac comply with the recall and replace the defective airbags????
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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