2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Takata recall GM says vehicle is safe to drive. I don't feel safe in the vehicle though I have no other options. I have four daughters ages 4 to 10 years old. Their safety is paramount to me. According to GM I have been advise not to take action. And I will be notified when the part becomes avaliable in order to make repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10903503, filed 2016-09“Takata recall .I am afraid to drive this vehicle. This is traveling vehicle so it would normally be on highways at over 50 miles an hour. Question would I be safer to have this disconnected? Who could do this. I like most people can not afford to trade vehicles and really would rather not. Now the case is settled wit takata. That's just great but it does not fix the problem. If I paid to have it replaced can I get reimbursed at some point. .now the case is settled I expect some manufacturer needs to supply hundreds of thousands of these. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945254, filed 2017-01“Takata recall I had made several attempts with two of the local Cadillac dealers to get the recall solved but continue to get the same response; the recall isn't a safety issue! As of yet, there has been no contact made by any of the dealers on getting the matter resolved and instead some of the sales department representatives are making offers for me to trade in or sale them our vehicle. We average over 20,000 miles a year traveling as a family and my fear and concern are that one day our safety and security may be placed in jeopardy due to a know matter that should had been resolved timely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10957995, filed 2017-03“Takata recall issued 5/2016by mail to my house. Nhtsa#: 16v381 recall 49151. Called hoehn buick Cadillac in carlsbad, ca. Replied that GM hadn't sent out partsyet. Called again & went to dealer on 11/21/2016 & finally 9/19/2017. Same story. Spoke to GM vince love. Vince love.”
NHTSA complaint #11043952, filed 2017-11Related recalls
- 21V050000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe…Covers: Cadillac Escalade ESV 2007–2011, Chevrolet Tahoe 2007–2011, GMC Yukon 2007–2011 +11 more
- 21V054000Feb 5, 2021General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra…Covers: Cadillac Escalade ESV 2010–2014, Escalade 2010–2014, Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014 +11 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252974Apr 5, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Courtesy Transportation Reimbursement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls listed in bulletin.
- 10251345Feb 26, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program - Applicable to GM Recalls 14491, 14735,15040, 15041, 15043,15044, 15045, 15046…
- 10210324Mar 9, 2022This Preliminary information communicates information on a parts restrictions for the passenger air bag.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 18% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 38% |
| 2009 | 3 | 50% |
| 2008 | 12 | 71% |
| 2007 | 14 | 36% |
| 2006 | 1 | 20% |
| 2005 | 1 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 18% |
| 2003 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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