2007 Cadillac Escalade Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 3% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“Suspension and anti lock brakes the problem start in 2012 and they could not fix it for over 4 years, I tried two Cadillac dealer and the last dealer contact the engineering , after all GM engineering told me it unfixable.”
NHTSA complaint #11376050, filed 2020-11, 69,500 miles“Brakes squeak really loud. Took it to the dealer, they said nothing could be done. Problem keep getting worst, until the point we don't drive it anymore. Went back to the dealer and they said to wait a month.”
NHTSA complaint #10183211, filed 2007-02, 7,215 miles“Squeaking from front left wheel...brakes rubbing? Took it to the dealer twice. First time they adjusted something in the braking system. Second time they said before I brought it in that they would put new rotors on it when I came in again, so I brought it in and then the 65+ year old service people couldn't hear the squeak and my original service person wasn't there...so they said they did something...but now it is worse! I am glad to I spent 70k on a pos!”
NHTSA complaint #10199950, filed 2007-08“The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an area where the pavement was incomplete and caused the vehicle to go off-road and into the woods, and the vehicle crashed into the trees, where it came to a stop. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The steering wheel and driver’s seat air bag had not deployed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #11753781, filed 2026-07, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. While driving she crashed into a tree. The entire front-end of the vehicle was damaged, and none of the air bags deployed. Consequently she received injuries to her neck. A police report was filed. Also the front brake pads fractured within the first two months of purchasing the vehicle. The brake pads were replaced under the service warranty. The failure and current mileages were 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10292325, filed 2009-11, 58,000 milesRelated 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.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 9 | 18% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 15% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 21% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 19 | 28% |
| 2003 | 20 | 25% |
| 2002 | 47 | 41% |
| 2000 | 13 | 18% |
| 1999 | 8 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade
116 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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