2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,612miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,612 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.
“I drive a 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The power on the brakes went out, to where I only had about 5% breaking power. Luckily there was no one in front of me and I was going slow, so no accident was caused. Three error codes came up on my dashboard, service traction control , service stabilitrak , and service brakes soon . I had my vehicle towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. This is the second time I have lost my breaks while driving. The first time it happened, everything started up normal again and worked after I turned off the engine and turned it back on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10419768, filed 2011-08, 52,612 miles“While sitting in the driveway when the truck was running all of the brake fluid leaked out. Replaced the fluid and it leaked out again. Called dealer and they told me to bring it right in no appointment needed. Prior too that there had been occasional problems releasing the parking brake. It was still under warranty it took over a week and was told the brake lines had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10609127, filed 2014-07“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. While driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop at a traffic light. The contact had to quickly shift into park and turn the vehicle off in order to stop. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10660896, filed 2014-11Related service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10137746Aug 29, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose the concern, and the steps to repair the concern of the vehicle brake noise and brake…
Brakes: 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 complaintsAir bags
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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