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2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
13%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
102,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 13% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles.

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.

“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

“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

“At cruising speeds the vehicle will display service stabilitrack,turn off the traction control, and reducing engine power. Not allowing you to go faster the 15 MPH. This happens on any road way.”

NHTSA complaint #10808601, filed 2015-12, 120,000 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

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202619%
2025429%
2024418%
20232022%
20221322%
20211216%
202029%
2019926%
201817%
2017924%
2016533%
2015113%
200816%
2007513%
2006120%
2005214%
2004523%

Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Air bags
14 complaints
Electronic stability control
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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