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2002 Cadillac Escalade Air bags Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 115 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade, 3% of the 115 complaints for this model year. 2 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.

“While driving,the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Please fill in additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10096647, filed 2004-10

“While stopping at a red light another vehicle traveling at approximately 50 MPH rear ended consumers vehicle, upon impact none of the airbags deployed also drivers side seat belt did not hold.”

NHTSA complaint #8000920, filed 2001-12

“While driving 40 MPH vehicle veered and hit a telephone pole, and air bags didnot deploy. Driver and passenger were injured. Dealer contacted. Had frontal impact.”

NHTSA complaint #8003267, filed 2002-01

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202311%
202211%
202111%
201667%
201533%
2014525%
2013316%
2012210%
20113469%
20102155%
20092441%
20087454%
200711650%
2006316%
20051023%
2004710%
200356%
200233%
2000710%
199913%

Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

Brakes
47 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Cadillac Escalade

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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