2006 Cadillac Escalade Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 26%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Cadillac Escalade, 26% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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.
“Engine started misfiring while on highway. Engine light came on and was blinking. I pulled off the road and had the car towed to dealer. The result is #6 and #8 are misfiring and also were told that 2 manifold bolts on right side of engine were broken off in engine body. If they cannot get the bolts to back off they will have to pull the head to drill them out on the inside.”
NHTSA complaint #10854846, filed 2016-04, 180,000 miles“Vehicle stops running. Engine dies happened four times, three times at 70 to 80 MPH on 6 ln. Freeway have to try and steer and use brakes with no power. Once to the side of the road let sit for a few minutes and it starts up again. Have had it to the dealer and they say they have no idea what is wrong when they put on the computer. I feel that his is extremely dangerous! It could get us killed along with any one else close by that hits us.”
NHTSA complaint #10837464, filed 2016-02, 120,000 miles“My rear hatch will not open with key pad or from in side the vehicle. Why don't you have a key entry for this kind of problem? This is a safety hazzard.”
NHTSA complaint #10724126, filed 2015-06, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence then towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10762491, filed 2015-09, 105,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle's electrical system was not working properly and had lift gate, lift rear glass and acceleration problems while traveling 35 MPH. The contact stated the pulse power that was obtained from the battery was very low which caused the lift gate to not open. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for a diagnosis test.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 10% |
| 2025 | 6 | 29% |
| 2024 | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 | 16 | 11% |
| 2022 | 8 | 9% |
| 2021 | 9 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 9 | 18% |
| 2016 | 15 | 17% |
| 2015 | 15 | 15% |
| 2014 | 8 | 40% |
| 2013 | 4 | 21% |
| 2012 | 9 | 45% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 13% |
| 2009 | 14 | 24% |
| 2008 | 23 | 17% |
| 2007 | 34 | 15% |
| 2006 | 5 | 26% |
| 2005 | 11 | 26% |
| 2004 | 20 | 29% |
| 2003 | 23 | 28% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac Escalade
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology