Total Complaints
3 filings
CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT · model year
2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
3 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010CADILLACESCALADE EXT carries 3 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.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 ESCALADE EXT is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by power train (1) and vehicle speed control (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 10 investigation files overlapping the 2010 ESCALADE EXT, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
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 |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recalls (3)
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
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
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,
Recent Complaints
20150610ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGINS TO SHUT OFF AND ON, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL, DASH BOARD FLUCTUATION, RADIO AND GPS RESET, POWER LOCKS TO OPEN AND CLOSE, ECT. WHILE OCCURRING, VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND JERKS BASED ON TRANSMISSION ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING CONTINUOUSLY.
Mileage: 65,100
20150610POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGINS TO SHUT OFF AND ON, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL, DASH BOARD FLUCTUATION, RADIO AND GPS RESET, POWER LOCKS TO OPEN AND CLOSE, ECT. WHILE OCCURRING, VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND JERKS BASED ON TRANSMISSION ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING CONTINUOUSLY.
Mileage: 65,100
20150610VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BEGINS TO SHUT OFF AND ON, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL, DASH BOARD FLUCTUATION, RADIO AND GPS RESET, POWER LOCKS TO OPEN AND CLOSE, ECT. WHILE OCCURRING, VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AND JERKS BASED ON TRANSMISSION ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING CONTINUOUSLY.
Mileage: 65,100
Compare 2010CADILLACESCALADE EXT 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 EXT have?▼
The 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT?▼
Yes, the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 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 EXT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Is the 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 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 as of 2025. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.