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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Cadillac Escalade recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26| May 19, 200606E043000 | Fuel system, gasolineTHIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E043000
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Owner complaints by component3
NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 33 |
| Seats:mid/rear assembly | 1 | 33 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 33 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“Brake lines corrosion. Caused total brake failure. Luckily no other vehicles were present at stop light we ran. This is the most dangerous situation I've ever encountered.”
- Fuel system
“Dt*: the contact stated after driving, the vehicle leaks gasoline at a slow rate. This happened every time the vehicle was shut off. Upon inspection under the hood, it was observed that the leak was near some wires.”
- Seats:mid/rear assembly
“While driving right rear passenger seat caught on fire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The dealer replaced the seat.”
Other Cadillac Escalade model years
- 20054 recalls43 complaints
- 20044 recalls69 complaints
- 20036 recalls81 complaints
- 20023 recalls115 complaints
- 20011 recall3 complaints
- 20004 recalls71 complaints
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Other Cadillac models
- 2001 DeVille4 recalls175 complaints
- 2001 STS0 recalls12 complaints
- 2001 Seville1 recall53 complaints
- 2001 Catera0 recalls30 complaints
- 2001 Eldorado0 recalls18 complaints
- 2004 SRX7 recalls216 complaints
- 2003 CTS4 recalls313 complaints
- 2003 Escalade ESV1 recall12 complaints
- 2006 DTS4 recalls255 complaints
- 2013 ATS6 recalls161 complaints
- 2002 Escalade EXT1 recall24 complaints
- 2017 XT51 recall124 complaints
2001 Cadillac Escalade recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Cadillac Escalade have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2001 Cadillac Escalade. The most recent, 06E043000 (reported May 19, 2006), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Cadillac Escalade?
Fuel system, gasoline is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 3 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashes and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Cadillac Escalade?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Cadillac recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Cadillac dealer.
Recall guides
- What to do if your car has an open recallBooking the free repair, what the dealer can charge, loaners, parts delays and the 60-day rule in federal law.
- Are recalls free, and do they expire?The 15-year rule, the tire deadlines, second owners, out-of-warranty cars and what “free” actually covers.
- “Park outside” and “do not drive” recallsWhat the two strongest recall warnings mean, what to do the same day, and the newest campaigns that carry them.
- Recall reimbursement: getting paid back for a repairPaid for the fix before the recall? The eligibility window, the receipts you need and the 60-day answer rule.
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