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2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems

Complaints
39filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
74,000miles, 28 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The part named most often is air bags, with 14 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (9) and engine (8). 28 of the complaints include a mileage, and 29% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 8 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 1,061 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electronic stability control complaints overlap with 13 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine cooling (2), Equipment (2), Exterior lighting (2), Fuel system (2), Seat belts (2), Steering (2), Suspension (2), Tires (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall. It's been 2 years since the recall notification and no solution has been obtained. I've exhausted all efforts to resolve this dangerous recall. In 2016 & 2017 I attempted to trade in my vehicle at the Cadillac dealers. According to the Cadillac sales person, they are not taking any trade in with that recall and if they did it would be at a considerable value reduction. Basically giving the vehicle away. I'm forced to keep this dangerous car and it's bad workmanship.”

NHTSA complaint #11091169, filed 2018-05, 98,000 miles

Electronic stability control: “Takata recall. Service stabilatrak check engine code p011 had everything done and now dealer says must replace engine. I have replaced camshaft crankshaft and also the s noses. Still p011 code!!this is a major issue with this model car oil presses issues. There needs to be a recall on this vehicle!!I received a recall notice for the air bag in september 2016 I have been in contact with the dealer and have no parts to the recall yet almost 2 years”

NHTSA complaint #11098105, filed 2018-05, 125,000 miles

Engine: “P0011 engine code once the check engine light comes on the truck rides horrible. Gm has no solution to this problem. Its a design flaw lubricating the cam shaft. I change the oil once a month. Its not enough.. Gm knows this problem exist and covers it up.. I hope more escalade owners come forward and complain about this problem. Forcing owners to go to the dealership to clear the code isn't fair.....”

NHTSA complaint #10888068, filed 2016-07, 204,000 miles

Electrical system: “I just like inform to whom it may concern I am owner of cadilac Escalade Esv that I bought brand new back in december of 2006 , I would like to explain that this was by far my worst experience with any car that I have ever bought in my life in one year time the car sat at the dealer more than 3 months for many issues and defects and when I mean many I mean over 80 issues with the car and most important these cars have major defect on their bakes I had almost a serious accident when the two front calipers brakes failed and the was only 6 months in my hand since then it has had other brake…”

NHTSA complaint #10258198, filed 2009-02, 1 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

29% of the 28 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 102,000 miles.

18%0–107%10–254%25–5021%50–7521%75–10018%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (28 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 74,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Escalade ESV · sedan AWDnot rated5 / 5——3 · 23.7% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,061 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,061 bulletins →

Other model years of the Cadillac Escalade ESV

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202611—35——Too new
20251412,80015——Too new
20242219,00024——Too new
20239240,00044—100 · MoreToo new
20225842,76544—50 · TypicalRising
20217469,608104—87 · MoreRising
20202265,0002———Rising
201934108,3501——0 · FewerRising
201815167,05414——Rising
20173831,27814—32 · FewerRising
20161537,0003———Rising
2015840,0006—17—Not enough data
201113100,0005—16—Not enough data
2009669,6005—15—Not enough data
20081752,5004—14—Stable
20073974,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2006536,5001—13—Not enough data
20051495,9871—13—Not enough data
20042272,0001—13—Falling
20031293,0001—13—Not enough data

All Cadillac Escalade ESV model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?

NHTSA recorded 39 consumer complaints for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 14 complaints (36% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 9.

Has the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV reported?

Among the 28 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 102,000 miles; 29% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.