Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
16 recalls found for the Cadillac Escalade EXT in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 92 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Cadillac Escalade EXT recalls
- Feb 5, 202121V054000Air bags1,778,128 vehiclesCadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV and 12 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Feb 5, 202121V053000Air bags692,526 vehiclesChevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade and 12 more models
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe,…
- Feb 5, 202121V052000Air bags557,023 vehiclesChevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade and 12 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Feb 5, 202121V051000Air bags284,645 vehiclesChevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade and 12 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Feb 5, 202121V050000Air bags2,641,272 vehiclesChevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade and 12 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Dec 30, 201414V827000Electrical system84,192 vehiclesChevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade and 8 more models
In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
- Jan 2, 201313V001000Power train, steering54,686 vehiclesChevrolet Avalanche 1500, Cadillac Escalade and 10 more models
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban,…
- Jan 6, 201111V007000Suspension30,566 vehiclesChevrolet Avalanche 1500, GMC Canyon and 12 more models
The rear axle cross pins were not properly heat treated and could fracture and become displaced within the rear axle.
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