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2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
15%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
63,342miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 15% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,342 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“Faulty bearings on camshaft failing causing inadequate oil pressure resulting in limp mode , subsequently leading to engine failure and illumination of stabilitrak, ABS and parking assist icons. Limp mode cuts engine off and driver loses ability to control the vehicle, 1 fatality and 3 injuries have resulted because of this.”

NHTSA complaint #11193019, filed 2019-04, 70,000 miles

“In nov. 2010 the front seat heaters failed in our Cadillac Escalade Esv. At that time an electrical burning smell was observed by the occupants. A later inspection found that the j1 wiring connector, which connects to the seat climate control module, which is inadequate for the current load, had overheated resulting in the white plastic connector becoming blackened and brittle,. This resulted in the a loss of power to the seat heater. …”

NHTSA complaint #10384731, filed 2011-02, 56,685 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade Esv. While driving 30 MPH, unknown warning lights illuminated. In addition, when changing gears, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10732388, filed 2015-07, 102,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade Esv. The contact stated that the wiring harness and module connectors were melted and burned. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 87,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10620704, filed 2014-08, 87,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026327%
2025321%
202415%
20231112%
2022814%
20211115%
202015%
2019515%
2018533%
2017411%
2016320%
2015225%
2011215%
2009117%
2008212%
2007615%
2005536%
2004627%
2003217%

Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Air bags
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV

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.

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