2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Problems
- Complaints
- 18filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 6.0L 8-cyl · hybrid RWD · 20 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine (4) and fuel system (4). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 31% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 230 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 51 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Electrical system4 22%
- Engine4 22%
- Fuel system4 22%
- Air bags3 17%
- Brakes3 17%
- Other or unknown3 17%
- Body and structure2 11%
- Engine cooling1 5.6%
- Equipment1 5.6%
Also reported: Steering (1), Suspension (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I went to replace /repair my vehicle and there was a 5 month back order for a hybrid battery from china. If I have to wait that long for GM to produce parts they should recall the vehicle. I tried to use an aftermarket program and I'm still having issues with my truck. Hybrid is important for the car as the vehicle goes into limp mode with limited power or no throttle response at all.”
NHTSA complaint #11386343, filed 2021-01, 98,000 milesEngine: “Experienced intermittent illumination of the service engine soon lamp, illumination of diagnostic trouble codes including service brakes soon, reduced engine power, stabilitrak, battery and stalling of vehicle. Taken to the dealer for service repeatedly and dealer cannot diagnose. Also contacted GM to no avail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10824127, filed 2016-02, 147,000 milesFuel system: “My hybrid escalade has no extra power in requesting that after press down the gas pedal to get more necessary power to entry in highway the car shows something is holding the car. I do not if normal or not. That happens all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11288678, filed 2019-12, 5 milesAir bags: “2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid side airbags went off late in crash and caused more injury, frame did not hold due to extra hybrid weight, onstar would not function tw*”
NHTSA complaint #10303055, filed 2010-01, 5,500 milesMileage when problems were reported
31% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,529 and 107,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade Hybrid · sedan RWD/AWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | 3 · 22.8% 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.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 20 | 21 | 20 | $3,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 230 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025Steering. This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk…
- 11008956Sep 9, 2024Other or unknown. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
Other model years of the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 18 | 80,000 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Falling |
All Cadillac Escalade Hybrid model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid get?
The EPA rates the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (Escalade Hybrid 2WD, 6.0L 8-cyl · hybrid) at 20 mpg combined, 20 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,000 miles and the middle half falls between 29,529 and 107,000 miles; 31% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.