2007 Cadillac Escalade Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 7%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade, 7% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving at the speed of 75mph, then all of a sudden I was reduced to 30mph. My display information read stabilitrak service, reduced speed. My concern is that my family and I could have been killed due to this dangerous situation. I feel that this problem needs to be recalled. Somebody out on the highways will be injured or killed if something is not done.”
NHTSA complaint #11251962, filed 2019-08, 83,000 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“Power is cut to the motor because of problems with the stability control. Vehicle will not go over 5mph. This has happened multiple times 3 or 4 of which where the car needed towing. The problem has happened at least 4 or 5 other times where it worked after the incident. My self and others have been in serious danger of an accident. This problem occurs when I am traveling on hwys, freeways, and I have been lucky to be able to avoid accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10265101, filed 2009-04, 30,017 miles“Engine has rod knock like noise and GM says its carbon build up on the pistons have heard this noise on several Cadillac escalades with the 6.2liter engine from 2007 -2014 mine faisled as a result of this noise and and was ignored by GM corporation I am concerned for other with this same condition. This noise happened in the morning even after warm up on not after car has already reached its operation oil pressure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11254449, filed 2019-09, 217,338 miles“Driver stopped vehicle preparing to park, placed it in park and proceeded to turn ignition into off position. The key was firmly locked in the run position and would not turn to off or any other position. After trying to turn key for several minutes, driver called GM/sewell - Cadillac service department for instruction to turn the vehicle off. The service department could not provide any solutions that worked over the phone. The vehicle had to be shut off at the service department. …”
NHTSA complaint #10693816, filed 2015-03, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251708Feb 21, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10232819Feb 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10208053Jan 24, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10197306May 25, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the steps to diagnosis and repair vehicles with various handling, vehicle dynamics…
- 10197297May 14, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
- 10174818Apr 14, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 11% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade
116 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsBody and structure
19 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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