2010 Cadillac Escalade problems
The 2010 Cadillac Escalade has 47 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (45%) concerns air bags. After that come electrical system (11%) and engine (6%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 45% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 19 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 75,000 miles.
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2010 ranks 21st most-complained-about out of 26 model years of the Cadillac Escalade with enough data (13 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
I have encountered these "blue" lights many times while traveling. They are very very hard to see into from the oncoming vehicle. I understand that they have been around a while and am surprised they have not been discontinues. I keep thinking to my self, "what if all vehicles had these?" we would have a lot more crashes. I think you should consider taking them off the auto companies that are selling them. It's good for the driver but bad for the on coming vehicles.
2010 cadillac escalade was delivered to the first retail customer by a franchised general motors dealer with out the owner manual and operating instructions regarding safety and other important information on january 21, 2011. To date GM has failed to supply the requested owners manual.
Second lemon from the texas plant. First was 07 GMC yukon with massive electrical problems. This new cadillac, also made in arlington, has had several issues with the same rear pass door, door latch, window seals and warped door frame. After multiple trips to dealer the problem still exists. Both auto running board motors have needed replacing and parts have been changed out several times. After a few thousand miles all 8 lifters in the engine needed replacing and now the truck is sluggish and "out of sync".
1unrepaired recalls associated with this VIN may 27,2016 manufacturer recall number2049151 NHTSA recall number16v381 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available summary takata corporation ('takata') has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in 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 2500/3500 and GMC sierra 2500/3500 vehicles.
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Escalade equipped with Uniroyal Tires, Tire Line: PAW Touring, Tire Size: 285/45/R22, DOT Number: (Unavailable). The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that all four tires had experienced tread separation and the steel belts were exposed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 9,000.