2010 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Cadillac ESCALADE ESV has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (67% of all complaints), specifically: takata recall - has been issued since may 27, 2016. i always have passengers in my car who mean a great deal to me and i am very concerned for their safety! i want my airbags to be in perfect working order as soon as possible! we live in a very hot region of the country and this puts us in greater r.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

4 complaints

67%

• TAKATA RECALL - HAS BEEN ISSUED SINCE MAY 27, 2016. I ALWAYS HAVE PASSENGERS IN MY CAR WHO MEAN A GREAT DEAL TO ME AND I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY! I WANT MY AIRBAGS TO BE IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! WE LIVE IN A VERY HOT REGION OF THE COUNTRY AND THIS PUTS US IN GREATER R
• TAKATA RECALL, I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY AIRBAG REPLACED FOR OVER A YEAR. I'M WORRIED BECAUSE MY SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOW ON. THE DEALERSHIP INITIALLY TOLD ME THAT THEY RAN OUT OF AIRBAGS. NOW THEY'RE TELLING THERE'S BEEN AN APPEAL AND I HAVE TO WAIT.
• - TAKATA RECALL...STILL AWAITING REPLACEMENT!!! - SHOCKS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO I WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS WHEN IN FACT MY WARRANTY WAS STILL IN EFFECT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TAKATA RECALL - HAS BEEN ISSUED SINCE MAY 27, 2016. I ALWAYS HAVE PASSENGERS IN MY CAR WHO MEAN A GREAT DEAL TO ME AND I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY! I WANT MY AIRBAGS TO BE IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! WE LIVE IN A VERY HOT REGION OF THE COUNTRY AND THIS PUTS US IN GREATER R”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

1 complaints

17%

• - TAKATA RECALL...STILL AWAITING REPLACEMENT!!! - SHOCKS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO I WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS WHEN IN FACT MY WARRANTY WAS STILL IN EFFECT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“- TAKATA RECALL...STILL AWAITING REPLACEMENT!!! - SHOCKS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO I WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS WHEN IN FACT MY WARRANTY WAS STILL IN EFFECT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

1 complaints

17%

• - TAKATA RECALL...STILL AWAITING REPLACEMENT!!! - SHOCKS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO I WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS WHEN IN FACT MY WARRANTY WAS STILL IN EFFECT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: TAKATA RECALL - HAS BEEN ISSUED SINCE MAY 27, 2016. I ALWAYS HAVE PASSENGERS IN MY CAR WHO MEAN A GREAT DEAL TO ME AND I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY! I WANT MY AIRBAGS TO BE IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! WE LIVE IN A VERY HOT REGION OF THE COUNTRY AND THIS PUTS US IN GREATER R
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: - TAKATA RECALL...STILL AWAITING REPLACEMENT!!! - SHOCKS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO I WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS WHEN IN FACT MY WARRANTY WAS STILL IN EFFECT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: - TAKATA RECALL...STILL AWAITING REPLACEMENT!!! - SHOCKS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO I WAS CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS WHEN IN FACT MY WARRANTY WAS STILL IN EFFECT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)