Total Complaints
6 filings
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV · model year
2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
6 NHTSA complaints, and 3 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010CADILLACESCALADE ESV carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2010 ESCALADE ESV is air bags with 4 filings, followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1) and suspension (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 10 investigation files overlapping the 2010 ESCALADE ESV, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
Recalls (3)
21V05400005/02/2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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,
21V05000005/02/2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 s
21V05300005/02/2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaba
Recent Complaints
20190312AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL I DRIVE A LOT AND DONT FEEL LIKE I SHOULD BE DRIVING MY FAMILY AROUND INA VEHICLE THAT THE AIR BAGS CAN EXPLODE
20171213AIR BAGS
- 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
Mileage: 50,000
20171213ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- 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
Mileage: 50,000
20171213SUSPENSION
- 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
Mileage: 50,000
20171101AIR BAGS
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.
20170111AIR 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 RISK OF HAVING A DEFECTIVE AIRBAG INFLATORS. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND NEEDS TO BE REMEDIED IMMEDIATELY! I CURRENTLY HAVE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON MY DASHBOARD WARNING ME OF ISSUES WITH MY AIRBAGS, THIS IS WHAT HAS PROMPTED ME TO LOOK INTO THE RECALL STATUS. *TR
Compare 2010CADILLACESCALADE ESV to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
PE24011Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
PE22006Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Rear-View Camera Failure
PE19001Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Roof Skin Separation While Driving
EQ11001EQClosed
IEE Passenger Sensing System Mats
EA07017Engineering AnalysisClosed
REAR DRIVETRAIN COMPONENT FAILURE
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV have?▼
The 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV?▼
Yes, the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV?▼
The most-complained component for the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV is AIR BAGS with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and SUSPENSION.
Is the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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