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2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 8, 201616V651000 | Air bags: frontalA failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V651000
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Owner complaints by component89
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32 | 36 |
| Power train | 21 | 24 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 11 |
| Structure | 5 | 6 |
| Suspension | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 4 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 1 |
10 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
- Power train
“My 2017 Cadillac Escalade AFM lifter fail and cause complete engine failure while driving on the highway. It was terrifying to happen on the highway. This could have cause as a major accident.”
- Unknown or other
“I am the owner of a 2017 Cadillac Escalade and am reporting premature and widespread deterioration of the factory exterior paint/clear coat.”
- Electrical system
“P0306 misfire. Flashing check engine light. Ive replaced all spark plugs. Ive replaced the ignition coil. Still has not fixed problem.”
Other Cadillac Escalade ESV model years
- 202110 recalls74 complaints
- 20202 recalls22 complaints
- 20191 recall34 complaints
- 20181 recall15 complaints
- 20171 recall38 complaints
- 20163 recalls15 complaints
- 20156 recalls8 complaints
- 20134 recalls2 complaints
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Other Cadillac models
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- 2017 XTS0 recalls24 complaints
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- 2016 SRX2 recalls168 complaints
- 2005 DeVille1 recall95 complaints
- 2011 DTS2 recalls16 complaints
- 2013 Escalade EXT3 recalls1 complaint
- 2009 STS0 recalls15 complaints
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2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The most recent, 16V651000 (reported September 8, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 32 complaints out of 89 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
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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