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2009 Cadillac Escalade recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
- Complaints
- 58
Safety recalls
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Owner complaints by component58
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 24 | 41 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 24 |
| Engine | 9 | 16 |
| Power train | 4 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 7 |
| Steering | 4 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 5 |
| Suspension | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 3 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 5 |
| Structure | 3 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 3 |
| Tires | 2 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 2 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the battery was drained. The contact called AAA, who had installed the battery incorrectly. The battery was replaced.”
- Electrical system
“COMPLETE Submitted on: Thu Jan 06 2022 Claim number: [XXX] Residential zip code: [XXX] Residential state: MO ITEM 1 Brand & model: Safeco claims Age of item: 55.00 Original price: 185055014 Description: Jennifer Steele…”
- Engine
“Lifter failure resulting in a bent pushrod, camshaft, and piston damage. The engine was very dirty like the oil changes were neglected.”
Other Cadillac Escalade model years
- 20134 recalls19 complaints
- 20123 recalls22 complaints
- 20116 recalls49 complaints
- 20103 recalls38 complaints
- 20095 recalls76 complaints
- 20084 recalls136 complaints
- 20074 recalls230 complaints
- 20062 recalls19 complaints
- 20052 recalls43 complaints
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Other Cadillac models
- 2009 SRX0 recalls27 complaints
- 2009 CTS5 recalls167 complaints
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- 2009 Escalade EXT5 recalls3 complaints
- 2009 STS0 recalls15 complaints
- 2005 DeVille1 recall95 complaints
- 2013 ATS6 recalls160 complaints
- 2017 XT51 recall124 complaints
- 2013 XTS5 recalls103 complaints
- 2023 Lyriq7 recalls24 complaints
- 2020 XT64 recalls38 complaints
2009 Cadillac Escalade recall questions
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Cadillac Escalade?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 58 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 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.
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