2007 Cadillac Escalade Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 15%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 15% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving approximately 60 MPH, when my dash warning sign began to read low oil pressure- shut off engine and began beeping incessantly. As I was on a bridge/expressway, I was not in a position where I could safely stop the engine. The engine went into limp mode and was struggling to maintain power.”
NHTSA complaint #10671389, filed 2015-01, 88,000 miles“2007 Cadillac Escalade problems first reported to Cadillac at 86,453 miles. Electrical problem. Car shuts off at intersection unexpectedly, I hace to raise hood and shake battery cables to get to restart. Upon turning off car, no power to ignition, no interior lights, no power at all. I have to raise hood and shake cables again. I've replaced battery twice, both positive and negative cables, fuses, grounding straps, cleaned terminals at grounds etc. No relief from problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120645, filed 2018-08, 101,000 miles“Takata recall- I called my local dealership to have this remedied and was told GM does not have a fix for this? I have already had my bmw 3 series and chrysler 200 airbags fixed so why is GM having issues with replacing them? The electrical system also has enormous amounts of corrosion at all the system connections, I saw there has been a technical bulletin posted for this, so what has GM done to fix this issue also? I just bought the Cadillac and the airbag service light was on and I was told it was due to this recall not getting done.”
NHTSA complaint #11150913, filed 2018-11, 9,750 miles“The air bag issue not being repaired has caused electrical issues. It has cause the locks to go up and down, the radio to quit and not come on, all electronics in dash to stop working while driving and I ran off the road because I had no control. Took it to a mechanic that was able to let me drive it and not the electrical issues are back. It completely shut down while I was turning on a bypass and I almost got hit. I had to have it towed. It did not show any codes to the mechanic and it did the exact same thing to me yesterday. This vehicle will get me killed if it is not repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11327132, filed 2020-06, 122,321 miles“A week after I purchased car from rancho motors victorville, ca I had incidents where all electrical features from vehicle would shut down, I have been taking it to dealership and they have kept it for a month at times and their resolution is that the battery hasn't worked but it's been 7 times I have taken it and they don't want to be responsible for it, the worst part is at one point vehicle stop working in middle of freeway and my family and I were really scared, problem continues I'm done and tired of this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10563156, filed 2014-02, 45,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V240000Jun 4, 2010Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2007–2009, Buick Lucerne 2006–2009, Cadillac DTS 2006–2009 +15 more
- 08V441000Aug 28, 2008Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche…Covers: Cadillac Escalade 2007–2008, Buick Lucerne 2006–2008, Cadillac DTS 2006–2008 +13 more
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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 2007 Cadillac Escalade
116 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsBrakes
8 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 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