2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“Takata recall: the recall was initiated may 2016, it is now october 2017. The recall still reads as no remedy. I have been told I am unable to sell my car with an open recall. I have been waiting more than a year to sell my car, and it continues to depreciate, which is creating a loss for me. Additionally, I am unable to choose to drive a different vehicle. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #11039271, filed 2017-10“Takata recall. Myself, my family, friends, and associates have been exposed to the takata inflator which could have caused serious physical injury or death. It is a ticking time bomb as I continue to drive the vehicle and GM will not replace it.”
NHTSA complaint #11041594, filed 2017-10Related 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…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
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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